I agree on both points. And they were trying to protect Haddie — nothing wrong with that. I'm sure they told Haddie about Kristina's health at some point, and they have good karma points going for them by sacrificing a pretty penny to send her to Cornell.

Duly noted.

Duly noted.

Braverman of the Week Power Rankings:
Awesome weeks
0) Santa Claus! Because, 1) TVDW told me so; and 2) (seriously speaking), he's given us the gift of Parenthood. And 4 more. And hopefully and certainly next season.

Braverman of the Week Power Rankings:
Awesome weeks
0) Santa Claus! Because, 1) TVDW told me so; and 2) (seriously speaking), he's given us the gift of Parenthood. And 4 more. And hopefully and certainly next season.

I go into these episodes knowing they're from last season, so there's built-in slack there. Are they as funny as last season's episodes or the original ones this season? No. But I feel like it's mostly from a sharpness or freshness angle (and my high standards for the show), and not the lack of comedic content or…

I go into these episodes knowing they're from last season, so there's built-in slack there. Are they as funny as last season's episodes or the original ones this season? No. But I feel like it's mostly from a sharpness or freshness angle (and my high standards for the show), and not the lack of comedic content or…

After this season, I don't know how people can't like Monica Potter and Kristina Braverman. Selfish my ass.

After this season, I don't know how people can't like Monica Potter and Kristina Braverman. Selfish my ass.

@Nanishi: Except… Moy would have a point.

@Nanishi: Except… Moy would have a point.

"I'm clearly a D". And thy community responds with a D.

"I'm clearly a D". And thy community responds with a D.

So wonderful. I don't cry during Parenthood as much as I know others do, but I just bawled this episode.

So wonderful. I don't cry during Parenthood as much as I know others do, but I just bawled this episode.

[SPOILER]

[SPOILER]

Side bar, but man has Aubrey Plaza ratcheted up the hotness this season.

Side bar, but man has Aubrey Plaza ratcheted up the hotness this season.

Indeed. But with TBBT, TAHM, and 2BG ever-present in today's TV world, the progress you bring up can only be appreciated among those who appreciate smart comedy.