Remember the 1.3 episode? The dvr+7 numbers went up to 2.4 and viewership went up by over 4 million.

You have to hand it to this show, they're always doing the unexpected. This wasn't my favorite episode, but I certainly have an appreciation for what they were doing and how well it was done.

I agree that Hank is the episode MVP. He wanted so badly to help, and then saying the perfect thing to Drew. I think that was my favorite scene because a lot of us have felt that kind of guilt, especially when losing a parent. Even the proposal, though awkward, was sweet in its way ("I want to be all in"). He realizes…

He did lock up Isis in the shed one time, then lost her. I haven't liked him at all since then.

I still haven't forgiven him for locking up poor Isis in the shed during one of the earlier seasons. Again, he was trying to come across as the hero so he wouldn't get fired. His story lines are quite repetitive - screw up, almost get fired, redeems himself, family is so grateful they keep him on. Repeat.
That…

Well, it started in 1912 so I guess Isis would be about 12-13 now. She seems to be the only one Robert truly cares about. I would say she is probably the smartest one of the whole group.

I think Samaritan chose a child because that's how it views itself. So young compared to the Machine, and it wanted to rub in how much more advanced than the Machine it is despite that youth. And constantly bragging, trying to show off how smart it is, like a child would.

Even though I don't like shows resorting to abuse story lines (like the rape on Downton Abbey), I do like the actress playing her. I don't like the thought that she left the dog with the abusive ex though.
And the more I see with what they're doing with Connie Britton's character, the more I think she's burying the…

I agree. It's strange that a website that consistently gives A reviews to episodes (occasionally a B), wouldn't give POI a spot on this list.

The number for total viewers adjusted up to over 9 million for the overnight ratings. It usually hits close to 10 million, but maybe being a holiday week lowered the overnight numbers. The dvr numbers usually put total viewers around 13-14 million.

Everything else in this episode aside, I couldn't help but notice how this one mirrored the first season episode ("Witness") which introduced Elias.

I guess I see a relationship as both people helping the other become better people, not just one of them being taken care of. I think it was last season that Sarah was thinking of going to Africa with that doctor just as her photography career was starting to come together. It was Hank who told her that she had to…

I think Sarah meeting with Mark was a way for her to say goodbye to her past relationships and to realize that Hank was her future. She knows that no man will be perfect (she's not), but that Hank is perfect for her. She's content, and she's happy. I thought they did a beautiful job with that in this episode.

I liked the Johnny Rocket line too. It reminded me of Hank asking Sarah a couple of seasons ago if she and Mark were together because he was a Make-A-Wish kid.

Yes. At the beginning of the show, when Dylan's parents were calling Kristina and Adam out on the whole mess, I was optimistic that Kristina would see the error of their ways and face reality. But then it became obvious that the show is trying to get us to believe the A/K are the ones who are right. I should have…

I agree. I think this is the most content and mature we've ever seen Sarah. I think this relationship has been great for her, and they seem so well matched.

For me, the Hank/Sarah storyline was the best part of this episode. This one (especially the way it was played out tonight) has been the most mature relationship on this show as of late. Sarah seems to be the most content character on the show right now, and it's such a relief after all of the bad choices and…

If he was a senior at that time, he would be about 20; or older if he had been held back. And I would imagine, under his circumstances, he's probably older than his years.

"…and something about circles and numbers that was entirely too muddled to be worthy of the actor’s great delivery"

While both Max and Hank have their communication issues, at least Hank is working to improve them. He's a refreshing change from Max, who is just being taught by his horrible parents that he can do whatever he wants and that the world should conform to him. I prefer watching scenes with Hank than those with Max and…