And pretty girls getting ugly.

Yes. I was thinking this as well.  They are setting up the kids to start taking sides in Peter and Alicia's conflict.

Or Tin Man.  :)

I know that I'm in the minority here, but of the two fairytale shows that have debuted this season, I vastly prefer Grimm.  I was glad to see you mention that you find the flashbacks to be insufferable, as I agree.

COMIC SPOILERS

Season 5 has some really stand out episodes, but I preferred Seasons 3 and 4 of Angel as a whole.  

Clearly, we're SPOILING like crazy here.

I liked Veronica Mars season 2.  I think the first season was certainly the best, but season 2 is a good ride and well worth watching.

Well, in all fairness, he only hates red onions when they are raw.  I just love it when the contestants make bad pasta for him.  His expression is similar to the one most people would make if they watched someone kill a puppy.

Aww, Scott Conant is my favorite. 

I thought that immediately.

I was rooting for Susur Lee until I ate at one of his restaurants.  I was not impressed. 

I'm trying to be the shepherd.

Or, he wants to back Alicia for a political office.  Maybe that's the long game.  With Eli, you never know.

Whenever I see the actor that plays Carey pop up, I know he will be an asshole.  I didn't watch Gilmore Girls, but

I agree - there are plenty of other things that go on in those first two seasons that are not spoiled by those spoilers and half the fun is getting to where we are now.  You will not regret watching!

One of the commenters at TWoP suggested that Xander's text message to Willow was "I'm f*&ked."