Concerning the ratings: I thought that they were quite good — it was a top 15 show while it was on Mondays. With all the singing shows having multiple shows a week, I thought that being #12 was pretty respectable.

Concerning the ratings: I thought that they were quite good — it was a top 15 show while it was on Mondays. With all the singing shows having multiple shows a week, I thought that being #12 was pretty respectable.

I also enjoyed this episode, but I found the "feelings exchange" moment to be pretty corny.

I also enjoyed this episode, but I found the "feelings exchange" moment to be pretty corny.

I for one was very pleased with the feminist subplot; it's been a long time coming. The women of the 1920s with their scandalous, modern ways made great strides towards equality, so I am looking forward to seeing that play out in the show.

I for one was very pleased with the feminist subplot; it's been a long time coming. The women of the 1920s with their scandalous, modern ways made great strides towards equality, so I am looking forward to seeing that play out in the show.

I agree with @avclub-4abf5e04b1dc5a9138289c1f400a1613:disqus above. The dialogue at the end of the Gillian/Richard scene in which she asks him what he is doing for New Year's seems to be there for the express purpose of showing the audience that she did not put the hit out on Manny. The shooting is clearly Richard's…

I agree with @avclub-4abf5e04b1dc5a9138289c1f400a1613:disqus above. The dialogue at the end of the Gillian/Richard scene in which she asks him what he is doing for New Year's seems to be there for the express purpose of showing the audience that she did not put the hit out on Manny. The shooting is clearly Richard's…

I made the same connection. Long distance high five!

I made the same connection. Long distance high five!

The sad thing is that I used to _live_ for these award shows back in the 90s. I wonder if the kids today care at all for these awards anymore. I can't see this fluff making much of a cultural impact — even to the young'uns.

The sad thing is that I used to _live_ for these award shows back in the 90s. I wonder if the kids today care at all for these awards anymore. I can't see this fluff making much of a cultural impact — even to the young'uns.

That's a pretty nice haircut.

That's a pretty nice haircut.

Yeah, that's what I picked up on as well.

Yeah, that's what I picked up on as well.

Thankfully, the German side of my family never taught me vaguely menacing things couched in religion. However, I do have a piece of old German artwork that says "Me and my house serve the Lord." A bit more positive. :)

Thankfully, the German side of my family never taught me vaguely menacing things couched in religion. However, I do have a piece of old German artwork that says "Me and my house serve the Lord." A bit more positive. :)

Stangebär translates to Stickbear, which I think is supercute. :)

Stangebär translates to Stickbear, which I think is supercute. :)