Is Christina Ricci the worse use of a guest star on this show so far? I felt like every part of her role was badly written and badly played.

Is Christina Ricci the worse use of a guest star on this show so far? I felt like every part of her role was badly written and badly played.

Eliza Coupe's reaction shots to Penny's accusations of witchcraft totally sold the gag. The perfect mix of smug and mysterious.

Eliza Coupe's reaction shots to Penny's accusations of witchcraft totally sold the gag. The perfect mix of smug and mysterious.

My bet is that Maddy will take the nomination. That keeps the status quo of Peter as state's attorney (which is better for legal drama!), allows for an arc of conflict that pits Alicia against her new friend, and ultimately gives Alicia a friend (assuming she doesn't burn bridges with Maddy) running against one of her…

My bet is that Maddy will take the nomination. That keeps the status quo of Peter as state's attorney (which is better for legal drama!), allows for an arc of conflict that pits Alicia against her new friend, and ultimately gives Alicia a friend (assuming she doesn't burn bridges with Maddy) running against one of her…

I just checked "I Fought the Law." In the opening scene with Kristin Chenowith, Peter says that Kristeva (Perry) is the Republican candidate "who I'll be facing in four months."

I just checked "I Fought the Law." In the opening scene with Kristin Chenowith, Peter says that Kristeva (Perry) is the Republican candidate "who I'll be facing in four months."

My understanding is that Perry's character is the Republican nominee for governor, so by focusing on the Democratic primary, the show is pushing back the timeline for when Florick (as the Democratic nominee) would have to face him.

My understanding is that Perry's character is the Republican nominee for governor, so by focusing on the Democratic primary, the show is pushing back the timeline for when Florick (as the Democratic nominee) would have to face him.

I kind of loved this episode; it may be my favorite of the season so far. Sure, the father/son stuff with Bishop was mawkish, but the thematic connection to the Floricks and their children was handled well. And this was the first episode in which Kalinda's subplot didn't annoy the hell out of me—partially because she…

I kind of loved this episode; it may be my favorite of the season so far. Sure, the father/son stuff with Bishop was mawkish, but the thematic connection to the Floricks and their children was handled well. And this was the first episode in which Kalinda's subplot didn't annoy the hell out of me—partially because she…

That last scene makes me very worried.

That last scene makes me very worried.

I think you're right that the revelation of the affair didn't really jibe with what we've seen of Rayna's father so far. That kind of motivation would require a pretty sentimental soul, and even then it strikes me as unlikely—which is why I had assumed Rayna's sister was manipulating her when she told her. When Rayna…

I think you're right that the revelation of the affair didn't really jibe with what we've seen of Rayna's father so far. That kind of motivation would require a pretty sentimental soul, and even then it strikes me as unlikely—which is why I had assumed Rayna's sister was manipulating her when she told her. When Rayna…

It IS creepy, but it's also totally accurate.

It IS creepy, but it's also totally accurate.

THANK YOU for sharing my go-to reference for Lindsey Sloane. Most people I know connect her to Big Red in Bring It On instead. (Which, also a fun role!)

THANK YOU for sharing my go-to reference for Lindsey Sloane. Most people I know connect her to Big Red in Bring It On instead. (Which, also a fun role!)