“Parenthood” 3.11 ‘Missing’

“Parenthood” 3.11 ‘Missing’
Air Date: November 29, 2011 
Discussion, Full Video

Summary: Kristina and Adam find themselves overwhelmed by their work schedules. Kristina offers Amber an opportunity while Crosby and Jasmine struggle to deal with their rekindled relationship. Julia makes her best to keep her distance from Zoe.

  • Why does Kristina go back to work? Who takes care of the baby?
  • Are you surprised that Kristina wants to work with Amber?
  • Crosby / Jasmine – what’s up? I can’t figure out where that’s going or where I even want it to go!
  • Was Haddie being irresponsible about Max?
  • Are you surprised Max ran off?
  • Are you surprised Kristina didn’t answer her phone so many times?
  • Why does Zoe change her mind? Will it matter?

Riki Lindhome on “Enlightened”

Riki Lindhome (Juliet from the Life & Death Brigade on Gilmore Girls) just completed a 3-episode guest starring arc on HBO’s Enlightened. She appeared in the episodes as Harper, a co-worker in Amy’s office.

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Earlier this month, Riki was also a guest star on ABC’s Happy Endings as Max’ pre-gay girlfriend, Angie. She appeared in the episode ‘The Code War’. Here’s a video of that episode:

 

“Parenthood” 3.10 ‘Mr Honesty’

“Parenthood” 3.10 ‘Mr Honesty’
Air Date: November 22, 2011
Discussion, Full Video

Summary: Work issues cause a friction in Adam and Kristina’s marriage whereas Crosby and Jasmine reconnect. Drew makes his best to pad his college applications by looking for extra curricular activities.

  • I think that Adam should definitely have told Kristina, but why did he then lie about firing the secretary?
  • Was Kristina being irrational? Or was Adam not explaining well? Or both?
  • What do you think about Crosby & Jasmine? I thought it was a little unrealistic, considering how many times Crosby tried to win her back
  • Do you think that Crosby & Jasmine are back ‘on’?
  • Did Amber move out too early? What will she do?

“Mike & Molly” 2.09 ‘Mike Cheats’

“Mike & Molly” 2.09 ‘Mike Cheats’
Air Date: November 21, 2011
Discussion, Photos

Summary: Mike keeps cheating on his diet and tries to hide it from Molly as Thanksgiving approaches.

  • Why do you think Mike gained weight?
  • Why isn’t Mike trying harder to stay on his diet?
  • Should Mike have hidden his weight issues from Molly?
  • Do you think Peggy is part of the reason Mike became obese?
  • Do you think Victoria & Molly’s mom are unsupportive about weight issues?

“Mike & Molly” 2.08 ‘Peggy Gets a Job’

“Mike & Molly” 2.08 ‘Peggy Gets a Job’
Air Date: November 14, 2011
Discussion, Photos

Mike has no idea that encouraging his mother to get a job might cause drama for Molly.

  • Why is Mike neglecting his mom?
  • Are you surprised Molly invited Peggy to lunch?
  • Why did Peggy want to work at Molly’s school?
  • Do you think Molly needs to learn to play ‘dirty’ to get the job?
  • What did you think of Molly’s competition?
  • Will Molly & Peggy have a better relationship now?

“Mike & Molly” 2.07 ‘Carl Meets a Lady’

“Mike & Molly” 2.07 ‘Carl Meets a Lady’
Air Date: November 7, 2011
Discussion, Photos

Summary: Carl attempts to get a date with an attractive woman he met at the diner.

  • Why doesn’t Carl date?
  • Why does Carl think so poorly of himself?
  • Why does Carl let Mike help him with the girl?
  • Are you surprised Carl went back? Or that it worked?
  • Is Mike getting too angry about Molly having to work?
  • What do you think about how Joyce and Victoria act around Mike when he’s upset?
  • Do you think Carl wants to settle down?

“Mike & Molly” 2.06 ‘Happy Halloween’

“Mike & Molly” 2.06 ‘Happy Halloween’
Air Date: October 31, 2011
Discussion, Photos

Summary: Mike is scared when Molly’s boss asks him to attend a party on Halloween, the one holiday he is afraid of.

  • Are you surprised Mike dislikes Halloween?
  • Do you like the costumes Melissa picked out?
  • Do you think that Melissa will get the Vice Principal job?
  • Is Molly working too much?
  • Why did Samuel fall for Carl’s Halloween trick?