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Title: Parenthood (Season 5 - 2013)
Post by: Chiprocks1 on September 27, 2013, 06:45:41 am
Parenthood (Season 5)

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Episodes

Episode 1: It Has to Be Now (http://www.hulu.com/watch/538023#play-queued-show-by-original_premiere_date-asc)

Episode 2: All Aboard Who's Coming Aboard (http://www.hulu.com/watch/541464#play-queued-show-by-original_premiere_date-asc)

Episode 3: Nipple Confusion (http://www.hulu.com/watch/544016#play-queued-show-by-original_premiere_date-asc)

Episode 4: In Dreams Begin Responsibilities
 (http://www.hulu.com/watch/546693#play-queued-show-by-original_premiere_date-asc)

Episode 5: Let's Be Mad Together (http://www.hulu.com/watch/549563#play-queued-show-by-original_premiere_date-asc)

Episode 6: The M Word (http://www.hulu.com/watch/552808#play-queued-show-by-original_premiere_date-asc)

Episode 7: Speaking of Baggage (http://www.hulu.com/watch/555798#play-queued-show-by-original_premiere_date-asc)

Episode 8: The Ring (http://www.hulu.com/watch/558790#play-queued-show-by-original_premiere_date-asc)

Episode 9: Election Day (http://www.hulu.com/watch/562136#play-queued-show-by-original_premiere_date-asc)

Episode 10: All That's Left Is the Hugging (http://www.hulu.com/watch/571944#play-queued-show-by-original_premiere_date-asc)

Episode 11: Promises (http://www.hulu.com/watch/578111#play-queued-show-by-original_premiere_date-asc)

Episode 12: Stay a Little Longer (http://www.hulu.com/watch/580854#play-queued-show-by-original_premiere_date-asc)

Episode 13: Jump Ball (http://www.hulu.com/watch/583736#play-queued-show-by-original_premiere_date-asc)

Episode 14: You've Got Mold (http://www.hulu.com/watch/587216#play-queued-show-by-original_premiere_date-asc)

Episode 15: Just Like at Home (http://www.hulu.com/watch/602209#play-queued-show-by-original_premiere_date-asc)

Episode 16: The Enchanting Mr. Knight (http://www.hulu.com/watch/605266#play-queued-show-by-original_premiere_date-asc)

Episode 17: Limbo (http://www.hulu.com/watch/608311#play-queued-show-by-original_premiere_date-asc)

Episode 18: The Offer (http://www.hulu.com/watch/611446#play-queued-show-by-original_premiere_date-asc)

Episode 19: Fraud Alert (http://www.hulu.com/watch/614714#play-queued-show-by-original_premiere_date-asc)

Episode 20: Cold Feet (http://www.hulu.com/watch/617560#play-queued-show-by-original_premiere_date-asc)

Episode 21: I'm Still Here (http://www.hulu.com/watch/620943#play-queued-show-by-original_premiere_date-asc)

Episode 22: The Pontiac (http://www.hulu.com/watch/623566#play-queued-show-by-original_premiere_date-asc)
Title: Re: Parenthood (Season 5 - 2013)
Post by: Chiprocks1 on September 27, 2013, 06:45:59 am
Added Episode 1: It Has to Be Now
Title: Re: Parenthood (Season 5 - 2013)
Post by: Chiprocks1 on September 27, 2013, 07:41:09 am
It Has to Be Now
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I thought Ray Romano was done with the show, so imagine my surprise to see him pop up on the season premiere. Did he have another show that didn't get picked up for this season and he was suddenly without a job and decided to come back? Anyway, this episode was just okay. Amber almost made it the entire episode before she cried. Just one second left and she would done a 'cry-free episode'. I don't think she is going to be very happy because I don't see that relationship making it to the alter. I liked the look on Bob Little's face when he realized that Kristina was running for Mayor. Haha.

I had to double-check the episode order for this 5th and final season. Was pretty certain the order was cut down to 13 episodes. Looks like it's actually for a full 22 episode season.
Title: Re: Parenthood (Season 5 - 2013)
Post by: Mac on September 27, 2013, 09:30:25 am
(didn't watch it)

Really? You thought there is an Cry-free Amber episode. Oh hellll no.

I'm not really sure I'm going to pick this up this season.
Title: Re: Parenthood (Season 5 - 2013)
Post by: Chiprocks1 on October 04, 2013, 08:06:07 am
Added Episode 2: All Aboard Who's Coming Aboard
Title: Re: Parenthood (Season 5 - 2013)
Post by: Chiprocks1 on October 04, 2013, 08:42:55 am
All Aboard Who's Coming Aboard
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We've talked about Adam's control issues a couple of times over the course of the series, but it wasn't until this episode where he just really p*ssed me off big time with regards to his attitude. I truly believe the character of Adam is "misogynistic" in a way toward Kristina. Yeah, I get that he really loves her, but if you look back at the entire series, there are a lot of things that just scream that his mindset is that the woman has no place other than the bedroom or the kitchen. Whenever Kristina wants to do something for herself, be it a treat or running for office, Adam never reacts well to this and starts to pout like an infant child. Why does he do this?  Because HIS world is being upended. She is focusing on something other than him and he doesn't react well at all. Just think back to all the times where she has to argue with him just do something for herself.

Why the f*ck can't he just for once just embrace something she wants to do 100% without fail? Why does he have to always question her motives? Why does he always have to say sh*t like "do you think it's the right time for this". It's passive aggressive behavior and his way of trying to keep her under his thumb. Am I wrong in this assessment? Am I the only one that sees this as his obvious negative trait?

Props to the addition of David Denman (The Office) and Jurnee Smollett-Bell (another Friday Night Lights alum) joining the cast. One last thing, I loved Crosby's meltdown at the restaurant after being asked by the manager to leave because his new baby girl was crying, annoying the other customers. I would have reacted the same way. On the flip side, I too would have been annoyed listening to a baby crying while trying to enjoy my dinner.
Title: Re: Parenthood (Season 5 - 2013)
Post by: Mac on October 04, 2013, 10:00:48 am
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One last thing, I loved Crosby's meltdown at the restaurant after being asked by the manager to leave because his new baby girl was crying, annoying the other customers. I would have reacted the same way. On the flip side, I too would have been annoyed listening to a baby crying while trying to enjoy my dinner.

Still have not watched this... yet.

Well since your going there, I'm in the mindset, children do not belong in certain establishments. Certain restaurants, movie theaters, etc.
People pay good money to be entertained with fine food and movie experience. There is just zero reason a crying baby to be present in these establishments. Sure, parenting is tough, but that does not give you a right or excuse to bring said baby to destroy everyone else's good time. I just find that selfish when parents do this. You don't have to see the movie. You don't have to go to that restaurant. Stay in or get involved with company in your same predicament.

Dayum, maybe I'll have to watch it now. Crosby has always been on the fence for me. Most of the time I like what he does and says, but there's been plenty I don't agree with.
Title: Re: Parenthood (Season 5 - 2013)
Post by: Chiprocks1 on October 04, 2013, 10:14:35 am
Oh, I'm totally on the side of the paying customer to be able to voice their displeasure (even though none of them had the balls to do it themselves and left it to the restaurant manager to be the messenger). I get irritated when I'm being subjected to a crying baby, especially indoors where the crying is more magnified. With that said, I stand by the fact that I would have reacted the same way as Crosby because he was more or less "banned" from eating at that particular time. All the manager had to so was politely suggest to Crosby and Jasmine to take the baby outside (away from paying customers) to stop the baby from crying. If they are able to do so, come back in a eat. If the baby persist in crying, then and only then would I have said "time to go". But they weren't even given that option and that's why I think Crosby reacted the way he did, as would I.
Title: Re: Parenthood (Season 5 - 2013)
Post by: Mac on October 04, 2013, 10:40:32 am
Ok, I get what the situation was now. Thanks for the details.

From that, any parent should have immediately gotten up and out themselves to deal with the nuisance. So did Crosby and Jasmine, do what? Wait? ride it out? What was going on from the time of the crying baby to being kicked out. Was it a snooty restaurant and they jumped on them in seconds or what?

Just seems to be respectable for the parents to immediately take care of the issue... if you know what I mean.
Title: Re: Parenthood (Season 5 - 2013)
Post by: Chiprocks1 on October 04, 2013, 10:43:55 am
Oh forgot to mention, Jasmine was trying to breast feed the baby. Mind you it wasn't out in the open like a lot of mothers seem to do nowadays. This was discreet. Anyway, she was trying to get the kid to latch and Crosby was kind of oblivious to what was going on at first (and the reason why they didn't just get up and leave).
Title: Re: Parenthood (Season 5 - 2013)
Post by: Chiprocks1 on October 11, 2013, 08:53:02 am
Added Episode 3: Nipple Confusion
Title: Re: Parenthood (Season 5 - 2013)
Post by: Chiprocks1 on October 11, 2013, 09:59:26 am
Nipple Confusion
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Solid episode that tackles a couple of real world issues that every parent will have to face. Last week Camille suggests to Zeke that they sell their house so that they could travel and see the world. In this episode, of course Zeke spends the entire time avoiding having that conversation as we clearly see that he doesn't want to sell the house. It's not until the end of the episode does he lay it all out there as to why he doesn't. All his memories of their family life, their kids, profound and monumental moments of theirs occurred in and around the house. So, one would expect that Camille would soften and let go of the idea of selling. Nope. The line has been drawn and not sure where they are going to take this. Looks to me that they could end up splitting once and for all. But that would be a horrible way to end the series if this is in fact the final season.

Julia and Joel have to addressed whether or not to hold Victor back a grade due to his poor reading skills. You have Julia that is willing to pull the trigger and do just that and you have Joel wanting to stick it out and give Vic a chance to pull through and succeed. No final decision was made, but it looked like Julia is willing to give him time.

There were a couple of scenes that I thought were great. The first was Drew dealing with his College roommate more or less hijacking their room to bang girls. Sure, him running to Amber and Ryan wasn't the smartest move. Because Drew kept coming back to their loft to hang out, it was putting a serious crimp in Amber and Ryan's sex life. So, when Ryan barged in on the roommate....it was hella funny. On the surface, it may have appeared that he was helping Drew, but in fact it was more of a "selfish" move so that he and Amber would finally be able to have sex if Drew wasn't coming around any more. FYI, really not sure what they are doing with Drew's hair. Why is he suddenly going down the Emo road? Comb your f*cking hair!!

Best scene of the episode was when Crosby finally connected with his baby daughter and was able to finally feed her from a bottle. The way that baby was looking at Crosby was priceless.
Title: Re: Parenthood (Season 5 - 2013)
Post by: Chiprocks1 on October 18, 2013, 07:50:05 am
Added Episode 4: In Dreams Begin Responsibilities
Title: Re: Parenthood (Season 5 - 2013)
Post by: Chiprocks1 on October 18, 2013, 09:18:01 am
In Dreams Begin Responsibilities
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Zeke is awesome in the way that he could get Victor to agree to work on rebuilding his car with the stipulation that he Victor reads from the car manual to help him because he can't "see" as well. Sure, that may be somewhat true, but the objective here is to get him reading and to do it because there is an end game, an objective to meet on a personal basis. It's one thing to sit a kid down and force him to read for the sake of read. No kid wants to do that and many don't have the patience to do it if they are already struggle with it. But add in the idea that their reading will benefit them directly in the near future and you have motivation to get you through the hurdles. Zeke is awesome!

I really don't understand how Amber can be so naive and just brush aside that Ryan is hiding something from his past regarding his family. It's most likely that he was disowned. But the fact that she shuts Amber down every time when she tries to get him to open up is a huge red flag and one that should make her seriously question if getting married is the right thing to do. If he won't open up before getting married, what's telling her that he will later? What's telling her that things will get better with him? She's got blinders on and doesn't want to admit defeat.
Title: Re: Parenthood (Season 5 - 2013)
Post by: Chiprocks1 on October 25, 2013, 07:17:43 am
Added Episode 5: Let's Be Mad Together
Title: Re: Parenthood (Season 5 - 2013)
Post by: Chiprocks1 on October 25, 2013, 08:40:23 am
Let's Be Mad Together
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The episode should have been called 'Boundaries' given the fact that's what it's about. You have Adam allowing a sh*tty band they are producing to walk all over him and Crosby, calling the shots. You have Joel trying to keep his new Boss in check about how she is changing up the blue plans for what they are building. You have Julia trying to keep Joel in line about how to run his business. You have Camillia trying to set boundaries with Zeke that are long gone. You have Max taking pictures of people that don't want their pictures taken. You have Amber keeping secrets about her fight with Sarah from Ryan. A lot of raw emotion that eventually cause's a huge explosion. And I just now got what the writers were getting at when Joel was pointing the Volcano on the cake at the store. Metaphor, baby!!

So, the ending was a bit ambiguous. Was Sarah placating Ryan in "accepting" his reasons about his family or is she planning to still sabotage Amber and Ryan's relationship? I'm going with the later given the look on her face as she closed the door when he walked away. Loved how Crosby was able to regain control over the band by name dropping The Beatles, Nirvana and Bruce Springsteen. The band was toast as soon as their names popped up. Nice. I never knew how cheap those albums were made for when recording them. I learn something new everyday.  :)
Title: Re: Parenthood (Season 5 - 2013)
Post by: Chiprocks1 on November 01, 2013, 08:21:12 am
Added Episode 6: The M Word
Title: Re: Parenthood (Season 5 - 2013)
Post by: Chiprocks1 on November 01, 2013, 08:31:03 am
The M Word
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It took all of 5 seconds to figure out what the The M Word was referring to given the fact that I was looking for it. The M Word stands for a bunch of things actually. Marriage. Mayor. Moving. Mini-Van. Overall, I really liked this episode as it felt more like the old show. Best scene of the episode was of course Kristina standing up for herself during the debate and then hijacking it with true sentiment when she spoke from her heart to the mother that asked the question. I hate politicians in general because they are all just like Bob Little, condescending and all about "numbers". That's why seeing Kristina speaking as she did (even if she is just a fictional character) had so much impact. Side-note, why the f*ck can't politicians do just that......speak from the heart? It would go a long way to uniting a divided country.

As for Amber and Sarah reconciling at the end, I think Amber wasn't crying because they mended fences, but in fact she was crying because her and Ryan already eloped (which we don't see, but was hinted at earlier in the episode). How does she break the news and not break her mothers heart at the same time? I think Julia and Joel are heading for splitsville, especially after this episode. Same can be said for Camille and Zeke. I think it would be very ballsy of the show to actually crash and burn not one, but two marriages before the Series Finale. But you and I know that they will save both of them at the 11th hour.
Title: Re: Parenthood (Season 5 - 2013)
Post by: Chiprocks1 on November 08, 2013, 05:37:09 am
Added Episode 7: Speaking of Baggage
Title: Re: Parenthood (Season 5 - 2013)
Post by: Chiprocks1 on November 08, 2013, 06:58:25 am
Speaking of Baggage
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Great episode that actually made me nervous because I didn't know how the scenes were going to play out. I guess the biggest thing is after Amber had been arguing with Sarah for the past few episodes about how Ryan is "the one", now we are seeing her looking for an excuse (consciously or subconsciously) to slow things down. Well that's how it played to me anyway. You have her "flirting" with the drummer in the studio and then you have her trying to reject the engagement ring Ryan gives her as being "too much". I think their relationship is done. Sooner than you think. That's not the only relationship crashing right now. Now Julia seems to be pursuing the idea of another man (Ed Brooks). It's subtle, but it's there. Zeke and Camille also are flaming out. Really not sure what's gonna happen to them.

The scene with Hank and Sarah was funny because he still has no social skills, even with a woman he had a relationship with already. And speaking of no social skills, how the f*ck does a character like Drew manage to bang hot chicks? I guess girls are just attracted to guys with greasy hair and dandruff and rags for clothes. Ugh. The concert in the recording studio was pretty cool. Actually a great song. It's called Air by Tyson Ritter from All American Rejects.
Title: Re: Parenthood (Season 5 - 2013)
Post by: Chiprocks1 on November 08, 2013, 06:59:31 am
Tyson Ritter- Air

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0XqqJkX0wm0

Couldn't find the scene from the episode...yet. Till then, this video should be enough.
Title: Re: Parenthood (Season 5 - 2013)
Post by: Chiprocks1 on November 15, 2013, 11:28:49 am
Added Episode 8: The Ring
Title: Re: Parenthood (Season 5 - 2013)
Post by: Chiprocks1 on November 15, 2013, 12:50:11 pm
The Ring
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Damn, this episode blew by incredibly fast! I thought I had another 15-20 minutes left! What the hell! Fantastic episode that actually had me nervous for some reason. I keep waiting for Ryan to blow up at Amber. Trust me, it's coming and the fact that she told him to take the ring back and get something smaller (i.e. cheaper) is just the start of their eventual doom as a couple. There is also something else at work too. Amber gave Kristina permission to use her affair with Bob Little as ammunition to go dirty in her mayoral campaign. She didn't hesitate to grant permission which to me sounds like she wants to terminate her relationship with Ryan once and for all knowing full well how he would react to news like this.

The bit with Jabbar taking ballet and Crosby's coming to terms with it was entertaining. Julia and Joel have their hands tied up now that they have broken the news to Victor that he is being held back in school. I don't see their marriage surviving at all. There is so much resentment from Joel toward Julia that it couldn't be fixed, even if they wanted it fixed. Getting back to Kristina, now that she is slipping in the polls, I still don't think she will release the information about Amber's affair. That's not to say that Heather, her campaign manager won't go behind her back and release it herself. I actually expected it to happen this episode. Saving it for next week no doubt.
Title: Re: Parenthood (Season 5 - 2013)
Post by: Chiprocks1 on November 22, 2013, 05:35:06 am
Added Episode 9: Election Day
Title: Re: Parenthood (Season 5 - 2013)
Post by: Mac on November 22, 2013, 05:57:18 am
Sounds like it's maintaining its momentum.
Title: Re: Parenthood (Season 5 - 2013)
Post by: Chiprocks1 on November 22, 2013, 07:45:49 am
Election Day
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Awesome episode. It was both funny and rich with serious drama that is finally baring fruit. We get a couple of huge, explosive fights that come to a head. First off, Ryan finally explodes in a fit of rage. If you have been watching this season, it was a no-brainer that this was coming. I actually thought it would come sooner. Anyway, I knew that the drummer from the band was going to be on the receiving end given the fact that there is an obvious attraction toward Amber. Factor in Ryan's pent up rage, insecurity, being asked to return engagement ring and hiding his pill addiction.....of course it was going to end in a violent rage. I really hope that the writers do the right thing here and make it so that Amber finally walks away. After all that went down, if they have her sticking around, it's just going to leave a sour taste in my mouth. But I know that isn't always the easiest thing to do....to walk away.

As for Julia and Joel, it's not as cut and dry where one side is a fault and the other side is the victim. I actually agree with both of them as to what they are dealing with. I get that Julia is feeling left out and frustrated that Joel isn't really addressing their problems and he has chosen to be distant about it. On the flip-side, I totally agree with Joel in that he has been marginalized by her regarding work. He was there for her as the stay at home dad while she was the bread winner, but it hasn't been reciprocated on her part. There is absolutely no support from her as he's become the bread winner. Add to the fact that she barges in on him at work and then takes it out on his Boss was just totally uncalled for.

Loved the whole thing about Crosby "voting"...Private vs Public. Hahahaha. Funny stuff. Add to the fact that he goes through the process of buying another mans vote....priceless. Too bad about Kristina. I really thought she would win. I wanted her to win.

Mac, you really should be watching this season. It's a huge step up from last year. Really looking forward to seeing how the entire series wraps up. Props for Max finally asking a girl out to be his steady. Hank was great in giving him advice.
Title: Re: Parenthood (Season 5 - 2013)
Post by: Mac on November 22, 2013, 08:10:21 am
I'm OK. I've had my run and fill of the show.

My wife has it on, so I do or watch other stuff.

I was truly getting frustrated with some of the characters.
Title: Re: Parenthood (Season 5 - 2013)
Post by: Chiprocks1 on December 13, 2013, 05:04:43 am
Added Episode 10: All That's Left Is the Hugging
Title: Re: Parenthood (Season 5 - 2013)
Post by: Chiprocks1 on December 13, 2013, 07:04:44 am
All That's Left Is the Hugging
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What the f*ck! The ending caught me off guard a bit. I'll get to that soon. As for the bulk of this episode, it was all about Amber and her seeking out advice on what to do regarding Ryan. I thought that common sense would prevail and that Amber listening to advice was more about trying to get people to agree with her that walking away was the smart play for her to do. So, when she comes back to confront Ryan I immediately assumed that she was finally going to severe ties with him and move on. Nope. She lays it out that she wants to marry him, have babies with him and be there for him in spite of his serious flaws. It's all for naught because unbeknownst to her, it had already re-enlisted as civilian life was and is not for him. Even though this is the best thing for her, even if she can't see it, I was really irked by Amber's blind devotion to the idea of getting married in spite of all the warning signs. Ugh. She can really p*ss me off at times.

I seriously don't like Julia anymore. Well, I have been getting more and more irritated with her the past few episodes for sure. But her hypocrisy in this one was the last straw. She is so fast to accused Joel about everything. That he isn't "there". So what does she do the moment Joel makes an effort and spends time with the family? She goes over to Ed's house to tell him in person to stop calling and emailing her which leads to them kissing. It wasn't a mistake. This is what she wanted. If it wasn't, then you send an email saying "not to call or email anymore". Hypocrite!

As for the ending, it's regarding Drew who spends the entire episode whining and moping about how the new girl he likes wants nothing more than booty calls (friends with benefits) and how he will try to change his way to fit into her lifestyle. This is the thing I have never liked about this character. He is too clingy and so willing to always make the change in order to get some chick to like him. He has no balls and is more of a girl than Amber is, which is saying a lot. So, the entire episode was about trying to change himself, when of course he is secretly wishing that the new girl will settle down and just be with him. This all becomes a moot point when his own girlfriend (can't remember her name at the moment) knocks on his door. Fade to black......

FYI, this episode was tailor-made for Mac with the amount of crying Amber does. It was wall-to-wall tears that I'm sure Mac would have been hugging and consoling his TV.  ;D Speaking of Amber or more specifically Mae Whitman who plays her, she's was probably exhausted with a migraine the size of Texas after shooting this episode. I would imagine she would be exhausted all the time, but definitely during this shoot for sure.
Title: Re: Parenthood (Season 5 - 2013)
Post by: Mac on December 13, 2013, 08:53:46 am
Yea, well, watching this episode probably would have put me over the edge. Playing the drinking game when Amber cries, sounds like it would have given me alcohol poisoning.

From your description of Amber and her actions, I've heard of women like that, for some reason have blinders on, or worse are attracted to obvious train wrecks. aka, women who marry prisoners.

Anyway, thanks for the summary. It's better for me to read through in a minute, than sit and watch this unfold over an hour, or worse a season. Sorry, didn't mean to say worse. I've just had my fill of the show.
Title: Re: Parenthood (Season 5 - 2013)
Post by: Chiprocks1 on January 03, 2014, 08:42:42 am
Added Episode 11: Promises
Title: Re: Parenthood (Season 5 - 2013)
Post by: Chiprocks1 on January 03, 2014, 08:57:44 am
Promises
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With the show on hiatus the past few weeks, I was seriously starting to miss the show. Glad it's back and it was a great one as well. So, Max has a major meltdown, accusing Hank of lying to him, which becomes a domino effect when word gets back to Adam and Christina and they offer a book to Hank about Asperger syndrome and that maybe reading about it would help Hank understand what Max is going through. So, he reluctantly starts reading it and then he is flying through the book at a feverish pace. My thought was "wow, Hank really wants to make Max's life easier for him and is doing whatever he can to help". Wrong! When Hank shows up on Sarah's doorstep and unleashes all his own fears, he confirms that he suffers the same thing that Max does. Now they don't say outright that Hank has Asperger syndrome as well, but it does explain a lot how anti-social he has been toward everyone else. I do wonder if this has been the game-plan all along or they wrote that in recently. Whatever the case, it was a good reveal.

Drew looks so dumb in his emo haircut. I actually found it to be very funny at how bad he looks. But what do I know about fashion. Apparently having unkempt greasy hair is what it takes to bag two hot chicks on the show. I didn't think it was possible, but he has social skills that make Hank look like a Pimp! So, Amy seems to be back and wants to get back with Drew permanently, which of course makes Natalie insanely jealous. Man, it's gotta suck to have two hot girls chasing him. Not! I do wonder what Amy's endgame is. What is she really running away from (her parents, college, etc...). Drew is going to get burned for sure.

Joel and Julia look to be done. He "beats up" Ed at the school function and then questions her loyalty. He doesn't believe her and leaves. I don't see this ending well. Camille tells Zeke that she wants to stay in Italy another week. That too doesn't bode well. Sarah is wishy washy. First she tells her tenant that she will never sleep with him again. But shocking, as soon as she finds out he is a highly respected Doctor, all she wants to do is bang him. I guess it's true, the size of a wallet does matter. Ugh!
Title: Re: Parenthood (Season 5 - 2013)
Post by: Chiprocks1 on January 10, 2014, 05:05:34 pm
Added Episode 12: Stay a Little Longer
Title: Re: Parenthood (Season 5 - 2013)
Post by: Chiprocks1 on January 10, 2014, 05:12:25 pm
Stay a Little Longer
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This episode could have been so much better if they had better pacing with the Julia and Joel story arc. They start off the episode with a band when she confesses that Ed kissed her, leading Joel to walk out in disgust. So naturally one would assume that we would get a back and forth fight....or something for the full hour. Nope. Not only do we not get a fight, both characters disappear for practically the entire episode save the final scene when Julia suggest to him that they go see a marriage councilor. Everything else in between those scenes were good...but not great. Max was kind of sad in trying to get back his best friend who has moved on from wanting to hang out with him. I thought that Hanks reaction to Sarah getting a job interview for the same Photo shoot was just.....totally disrespectful and TOTALLY Hank. Ha. It was odd. It was a bonus that there was no Drew to be found anywhere in the episode.

FYI, there is no turning back for Julia and Joel. They are done. I don't see them saving the marriage before the series wraps.
Title: Re: Parenthood (Season 5 - 2013)
Post by: Mac on January 10, 2014, 06:35:02 pm
So Julia suggested THEY get a counselor?

WTF

My Ex did that to me. Even to the point it was my fault and I should be the one going

**** that ****

Funny how that gets turned around  >:(
Title: Re: Parenthood (Season 5 - 2013)
Post by: Chiprocks1 on January 10, 2014, 06:37:08 pm
Yeah, I'm on Team Joel. She is so oblivious to what SHE has done. It is all her fault, but she is walking around as if she is the victim.
Title: Re: Parenthood (Season 5 - 2013)
Post by: Chiprocks1 on January 18, 2014, 05:57:35 am
Added Episode 13: Jump Ball
Title: Re: Parenthood (Season 5 - 2013)
Post by: Chiprocks1 on January 18, 2014, 06:08:50 am
Jump Ball
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So, Hank finally goes to see a doctor about potentially having Aspergers and doesn't get an answer one way or another. Thus the 'Jump Ball'. I'm sure that his character does have it, because both Adam and Kristina actually like the idea that he may have it. It gives them hope that Max can have a successful business and a kid as well as Hank has. Joel is moving out. Doesn't surprise me at all. Camille is back from her Italy trip and drops a bomb tell Zeke that she is going on another trip, this time to France. Really not sure where they are taking this story arc. Obviously he is masking his contempt for the news and is putting on his 'happy' face for her. But the closer it gets to when she is leaving, the more agitated he will become. He's gonna do one of two things: Forbid her to go or take the initiative to sell the house and go with her. I think it will be the second option.

I loved the major meltdown that Amber had when she showed up at her Dad's bar and unleashed her fury. It was great to see John Corbett back on the show. It's probably a one and down appearance. As for Drew, what a doormat. Amy basically says that she is only with him because she is having a horrible time at college and that no one likes her. Gee, what a great thing to tell a dude, which basically amounts to being the 'lesser of two evils'. What does he do? What he always does.....bends over and takes it up the..........

Ugh.
Title: Re: Parenthood (Season 5 - 2013)
Post by: Chiprocks1 on January 24, 2014, 08:45:57 pm
Added Episode 14: You've Got Mold
Title: Re: Parenthood (Season 5 - 2013)
Post by: Chiprocks1 on January 24, 2014, 08:56:03 pm
You've Got Mold
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Stellar episode that was hard to watch at times. With Joel moving out, he and Kristina have to tell Victor and Sydney what is happening. How do you disrupt something they have worked so hard to create. Watching the kids playing with each other as a true Brother/Sister dynamic isn't something to take lightly. I thought the writers did a great job in getting across why a lot of married couples 'stay together for the kids'. Well, the dream was short-lived as they decided to tell them the following day. The actors playing Victor and Sydney were damn impressive in their ability to turn the water-works on. It didn't look fake at all and there was a lot of emotion behind those tears.

I also liked that Zeke finally came to the realization that his life isn't four walls and a ceiling, but any place that Camille is at. THAT's life...sharing and creating memories with the one you love. So naturally she was elated that he decided that it was time to sell the house and let her start to live abroad and experience new things. I did find it ironic that no sooner have they decided to sell, Crosby, Jasmine and Jabbar take refuge at their place since their own house has mold. And later own, with Victor and Sydney not happy with Joel gone, Julia also ends up on their doorstep. There's no place like home....especially when you have loving parents that will console you through whatever crisis arises.
Title: Re: Parenthood (Season 5 - 2013)
Post by: Chiprocks1 on March 01, 2014, 02:37:02 pm
Added Episode 15: Just Like at Home
Title: Re: Parenthood (Season 5 - 2013)
Post by: Chiprocks1 on March 01, 2014, 02:44:14 pm
Just Like at Home
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I thought they did a great job of visualizing how the kids (Sydney and Victor) are the ones that are caught in the middle now that Joel and Julia are separating and living at different addresses. Each parent wants to keep them at home, but it isn't that easy now that the kids are being shuttled from one location to the next. First weekend away leaves Julia leaves her in a state of depression with no one else in the house, which gives the episode it's best scene. With the rest of the brood worried about her well being and how she is handling this, Sarah, Crobsy and Adam all show up unannounced and alone with no knowledge of the others plans to show up. I like that the family was able to rally together in a moment of crisis to protest one of their own.

As for Zeke and Camille, I swear she "pulled away" from him when he hugged her. She had an "ugh" look on her face which tells me that there is more going on to their arc than the naked eye can pick up. I just think that with her globetrotting around the world, she just doesn't want to be tied down anymore.....be it home.....or in marriage.
Title: Re: Parenthood (Season 5 - 2013)
Post by: Chiprocks1 on March 08, 2014, 11:16:46 am
Added Episode 16: The Enchanting Mr. Knight
Title: Re: Parenthood (Season 5 - 2013)
Post by: Chiprocks1 on March 08, 2014, 11:26:20 am
The Enchanting Mr. Knight
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Leave it to Hank to be the rational one to point out that Sarah can't see a project through to the end. So, she starts a new career as a photographer, seeks to get hired and land an account doing what she professes she loves. But as soon as a man walks into the picture, she is willing to just "push the deadline back" until she returns from her trip. When Hank flips out over this (he is after all working for her now), I thought his ranting was due to him being jealous she was seeing someone else. Turns out that he was spot on in his observation about her. It was enough to basically shock her to her core to the point of cancelling the trip and subsequently ending her new romance. So, +1 for Hank.

With Julia and Joel now separated, I wasn't sure if Ed (David Denman) would be returning since their arc seemed to have run its course. Nope. Not so fast. With Julia now alone, it looks like she will be seeking "friendship / companionship" with the one person she blames for marriage falling apart. Really not sure where they are going with this. From my standpoint, it looks like her marriage is over. But then again, maybe this is the motivation Joel needs to fight for her, which is weird is that he didn't do just that the first time around. Anyway, enjoyable episode for sure.
Title: Re: Parenthood (Season 5 - 2013)
Post by: Chiprocks1 on March 15, 2014, 01:42:21 pm
Added Episode 17: Limbo
Title: Re: Parenthood (Season 5 - 2013)
Post by: Chiprocks1 on March 15, 2014, 01:53:08 pm
Limbo
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I could tell right from the beginning that this was going to be a train wreck and train wreck it was. By that, I mean a goooooood train wreck. As the episode went on, and everything was being set up, I couldn't wait for them to get to the 'Family Dinner' so that everything would (and does) hit the fan. It was almost as if this was written as a comedy. Whether it was or not, it was still funny to see the family implode and start pointing fingers at each other. Even the idea of Amber and Drew getting idea together being somewhat odd, seeing them stoned at the dinner table was indeed priceless. Fantastic scene between Zeke and Joel, asking him to fight for Julia. It was subtle, but the subtext was powerful. So, even though we see it coming, seeing Joel walk into the Church at the end was awesome. Maybe their marriage can be saved.......
Title: Re: Parenthood (Season 5 - 2013)
Post by: Chiprocks1 on March 21, 2014, 04:11:27 pm
Added Episode 18: The Offer
Title: Re: Parenthood (Season 5 - 2013)
Post by: Chiprocks1 on March 21, 2014, 04:19:07 pm
The Offer
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They went for the jugular in this episode as far as pulling on the heart strings. It was really sad to see Max finally breaking down emotionally because he thinks he's "weird" because that's what the other kids call him. Very powerful scene between him, Kristina and Adam in the hour. The button on the scene was when Kristina climbs into the back seat and just hugs him. If you're a robot, you won't be after that scene for sure. I gotta applaud NBC for allowing Adam to use the word ' a s s h o l e ' on a family show and it was 100% justifiable because of the situation that was unfolding. It's what any parent would have said in trying to make their child know they are on THEIR side. This wasn't the only emotionally charge scene. There was also Victor fearing he was going to be abandoned by Joel and Julia. His scene with Joel at the end, also powerful. The scene with Sydney blaming Victor for the family falling apart was just as equally gut wrenching.
Title: Re: Parenthood (Season 5 - 2013)
Post by: Chiprocks1 on March 28, 2014, 12:01:45 pm
Added Episode 19: Fraud Alert
Title: Re: Parenthood (Season 5 - 2013)
Post by: Chiprocks1 on March 28, 2014, 12:10:32 pm
Fraud Alert
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Great episode that gave us 3 solid story lines. Not sure which one is the best though. Victor and Sydney's arc was good because it mirrored what Amber and Drew went through as kids of a broken home. So it was cool to see the little kids not only understanding each other, but actually bonding over something very similar. I like that they have given Amber more of a grown up story line as she isn't the same whiny, crying girl from before. Dug the Zeke and Crosby road trip. Max's arc was very good, especially the surfing part. As great as the episode was, there was a major bait and switch that kind of p*ssed me off. This episode was hyped as the return of Jason Ritter and the commercials and TV spot clearly were playing up the idea that Sarah would have to chose between him or Hank in the romance department. Well, it was all moot and kind of a wasted opportunity as Jason's character is engaged and just wanted to tell Sarah that. Loved the ending montage in the final 2 minutes. But there was a huge bombshell that was dropped that I didn't see coming. Earlier in the episode Julia confront Joel about where they are in reconciling. They aren't. So, imagine my surprise when we see that Julia and Ed (the source of her separation) were clearly on a date. BOOM!
Title: Re: Parenthood (Season 5 - 2013)
Post by: Mac on March 28, 2014, 01:03:24 pm
BOO-Ya

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Well, it was all moot and kind of a wasted opportunity as Jason's character is engaged and just wanted to tell Sarah that.

Why would anyone do that?  What purpose did that serve? Sounds like a major dick move.

Title: Re: Parenthood (Season 5 - 2013)
Post by: Chiprocks1 on March 28, 2014, 01:08:04 pm
He told her because he didn't want her to run into other people and hear it second hand. She "thanked" him for being considerate, but you could clearly see that she was crushed because she accepted his dinner date with the idea he was pursuing her again and that this would be a first step to rekindling their on again off again relationship.
Title: Re: Parenthood (Season 5 - 2013)
Post by: Mac on March 28, 2014, 04:21:44 pm
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He told her because he didn't want her to run into other people and hear it second hand.

Seriously... that's his reason? That is just crushing to be told by the person. It would have been better told second hand.
Title: Re: Parenthood (Season 5 - 2013)
Post by: Chiprocks1 on March 28, 2014, 04:23:56 pm
Agreed.

At first, when he mentioned that he was engaged, I was expecting to hear him say that he "still had unresolved feelings" for Sarah and that he was there to see if there was anything left between them before committing to whoever the other chick is. THAT would have played much better and made more sense.
Title: Re: Parenthood (Season 5 - 2013)
Post by: Chiprocks1 on April 06, 2014, 02:42:24 pm
Added Episode 20: Cold Feet
Title: Re: Parenthood (Season 5 - 2013)
Post by: Chiprocks1 on April 06, 2014, 02:48:25 pm
Cold Feet
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Well, Julia's "romance" with Ed was short....but not sweet. I guess he did come on a little too strong, which of course sent Julia running into another man's arms....er, bed. The fact that it was Max's old Teacher says that this is going to go horribly wrong. I'm sure that Julia will have regrets the following day and break it off with him, which in turn will probably make Teacher decide that working with Kristina's new Charter School "awkward", which of course is going to come back on Julia for f*cking everything up. This is how I would write it if the goal was to mine the best possible drama for the show. It's about time they revisited the Luncheonette on the show. It has been way too many episodes since the last one actually involving music.
Title: Re: Parenthood (Season 5 - 2013)
Post by: Chiprocks1 on April 09, 2014, 04:53:26 pm
I'm watching About A Boy, but have not started a thread for it. But Episode 7: About a Poker Night definitely belongs in here for sure as Crosby and his newborn baby make a cameo in this one. It was a nice surprise to say the least. I knew that both series take place in San Francisco, but I never at any time thought there would ever be a crossover from one series to the other. Now I'm curious if anyone from About A Boy will pop up on Parenthood. I'd give this episode 4 Stars out of 5.
Title: Re: Parenthood (Season 5 - 2013)
Post by: Chiprocks1 on April 13, 2014, 07:26:50 am
Added Episode 21: I'm Still Here
Title: Re: Parenthood (Season 5 - 2013)
Post by: Chiprocks1 on April 13, 2014, 07:38:19 am
I'm Still Here
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A very emotional and powerful episode. After watching it, I felt I had been put through the ringer, especially the scenes involving Kristina as she says her goodbyes to Gwen, who she met through her chemotherapy and had bonded with. The deathbed scene was very hard to watch without getting emotional. Very sad. When she learns later that she had passed away, that was gut wrenching as well. Another emotional scene was when Amber has a meltdown upon learning that Ryan has been hospitalize due to a serious accident (military-related). Walking into hospitals is the last thing I want to do myself. So seeing Amber making that walk down the hallway to his room, I related to that sense of dread. At least there was a 'happy ending' to it. I'm guessing this will lead to them getting back together.

Really enjoyed the scenes with Crosby and Joel as they worked on fixing the floorboards and giving them time to talk and more specifically Joel an opportunity to reconnect with someone from the family. Who would have ever guessed that it would be Crosby that would get the ball rolling in Joel and Julia reconciling? It's a start as seen by Joel stopping by her house later. Overall a great episode that also hints at the fact that Sarah may be falling for Hank again. And given the fact that he was there for Amber in her moment of crisis scored some major brownie points, even if that wasn't his intention.
Title: Re: Parenthood (Season 5 - 2013)
Post by: Chiprocks1 on April 18, 2014, 11:06:27 am
Added Episode 22: The Pontiac
Title: Re: Parenthood (Season 5 - 2013)
Post by: Chiprocks1 on April 18, 2014, 11:21:30 am
The Pontiac
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Haddie returns! And she's a lesbian! So, the reason for this new twist on the story line? Hell if I know. I get it, she's in college and whether or not she is going through a phase or not, this is who she is right now. So, the question becomes, 'how does she break the news to her parents'? It's all a moot point since Max sees her kissing her girlfriend and tells Kristina, who of course ends up having the 'talk' with her and doesn't care one way or another, as long as she's happy. So, with no prior knowledge about the episode and the fate of the series, The Pontiac played and felt like a series finale. Jason Katims made sure to at least wrap up plenty  arcs just in case NBC doesn't bring it back.

As a series finale, they did tie up a few stories with a nice red ribbon and some may think it was a bit too tiddy. I for one didn't have a problem with the approach. I rather they err on the side of caution instead of leaving things up and then not get any kind of resolution, which would have really sucked big time. As for The Pontiac, there were a couple of knock out blows to the gut that left a lasting impression. For starters, The Pontiac refers to the car that Zeke has been rebuilding all along. The whopper is that it turns out that he was rebuilding it for Drew. When he realizes what his Grandfather did for him, it's about the most powerful scene you can imagine. Ironically enough, there was one scene that in fact tops that one and it also happens in this episode as well. It's when Sydney, after a great day with the family (Julia, Victor and Joel), begs, pleads and cries to convince Joel to stay the night "as it's meant to be". It's the rawest, most real to life meltdown that I've ever seen on Parenthood. Sydney's performance literally cuts to the bone.

You know, by the end of last season, I was kind of ready for the series to go away. It's not that there was a dip in the quality, but I just didn't see where they could go with the series that they haven't all ready covered. Season 5 has been great and now with Zeke and Cam having completely moved out of their house and the possibility this is in fact the series finale.....I'm not ready to let it go. I for one wouldn't mind it coming back for one more season. I kinda hope that it does.
Title: Re: Parenthood (Season 5 - 2013)
Post by: Mac on April 18, 2014, 01:00:32 pm
Ya lost me with Haddie is a Lesbian.

I haven't watched the show for at least a season, but that would have put me over and nailed it shut. And it has nothing to do with Lesbian, gays, etc. It's because it just seems like a manipulative move on the network to throw something (outrageous?) into the mix to keep one of the story arc alive.

If I saw that, I would have rolled my eyes.

The rest does sound engaging and maybe i have regrets stopping, but it's more me than the show. I guess I have time limits on any one particular thing, especially a long series. 
Title: Re: Parenthood (Season 5 - 2013)
Post by: Mac on May 11, 2014, 09:58:48 am
FYI... just read this...

Deadline.com

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Parenthood, which is still in a holding pattern for a 13-episode sixth season. The deadline for the actors to agree to a parenthoodcost-cutting episodic guarantee reduction, that would have them appear in as few as 9 of the final episodes, came and went yesterday afternoon with no agreement reached for some of the key cast members. Things have been mostly quiet since though there is still hope that the beloved family drama will come back for a final chapter.
Title: Re: Parenthood (Season 5 - 2013)
Post by: Chiprocks1 on May 11, 2014, 10:11:45 am
Wait.....some of the key actor's are not returning? If this is the case, then cut the cord and let it go. It had a satisfying 'Finale" if you want to look at it that way. I rather it go out on a high note instead of bringing back a show with half the characters.
Title: Re: Parenthood (Season 5 - 2013)
Post by: Chiprocks1 on May 14, 2014, 07:57:25 am
Parenthood Renewed for a Sixth and Final Season by NBC (http://www.eonline.com/news/539610/parenthood-renewed-for-a-sixth-and-final-season-by-nbc)

It's official.
Title: Re: Parenthood (Season 5 - 2013)
Post by: Mac on May 14, 2014, 08:12:44 am
That should be good. Have a direction and goal and wrap a bow on it.