"When Diane acquiesces to Sam’s power play, agreeing to “get in the bedroom—woman!”, it’s an utterly mesmerizing take."
Definitely a holy—— moment.  That long look and then "Okay."  Wow.  Yes, you're not exactly sure if she's serious or not, but either way, you know she's still in charge.  The sexual frustration and…

This seemingly random character quirk is apparently inspired by Shelley Long herself.  Art imitates life: http://www.people.com/peopl…

One of those actresses turns up again in Birth, Death, Love and Rice as the mother superior of the convent.

Everyone has said just about everything I would want to say about these incredible episodes, but I especially agree with Ryan's comment about how Diane has changed everyone in the bar.  I can't imagine what the place was like before she arrived, but she brought tremendous heart and soul and light and basic emotional…

Why you coy little minx!  Rowr!

Playing hard-to-get are we? *reaches for cologne*

I'm the insensitive jerk, so I'll be Sam.  You know all about Disqus nesting, so you're clearly Diane.  Or Marshall.  Oooohh, a Sam/Marshall flirt-fight… Coach, I'm gonna need a glass of water, stat.

Oooh, my favorite kind!  Flirt fight, flirt fight!  I flash my ever so angry eyes at you while batting my lashes.

Don't you start flirting with me now, you sly boots.

For some reason replying below you is not an option, LMcL, but I'm afraid I'm going to have to take away my praise for excellence in restatements or even accurate interpretation of the premise.  I will, however, award points for your own remarkable sensitivities and masterful use of hyperbole.  And bonus points for…

Excellent restatement of the premise of my original comment.

You know, I'm really trying hard to enjoy these discussions of my favorite series, and I may be an insensitive jerk, but it strikes me that our hosts have some rather delicate sensibilities.  I just can't get nearly as offended or uncomfortable as some of these reviews and comments seem to indicate I should (or at…

Breaking Bad and Walking Dead are not my idea of brilliant (the original correlation) regardless of how many "reasonable" discussions they generate.  There are millions watching/excited about/discussing the hell outta X Factor.  Doesn't make it any good, much less brilliant.  The premise that a lack of audience is an…

I don't know about everyone else, but I was watching the show when it was on.  Had no idea reasonable discussions = ratings points or brilliance.  I blame myself.

Damn damn damn!  As if Bored to Death seasons weren't short enough, now this.  *sugh*

"We’ve been commenting all along about how Long brightens up her corner of the bar, but there are stretches of this episode that she practically carries on her back through enemy fire."
This is an apt observation, and one which can be made time and time again, particularly in the first season.  Shelley Long had the…

Great analysis.  To add a bit more to this, I think both are hiding the parts of themselves that are like the other.  Sam hides his higher thinking and feeling and Diane hides her driving and potent sexuality.  I think they see and appreciate these things in each other and are instinctively drawn to them, allowing…

You nailed this.  At all times, Sam and Diane are interacting, even where they're not center stage.  Danson and Long really kept them connected at all times.  The looks, smiles and reactions between them are omnipresent, and make the show all the more interesting on the umpteenth viewing.

The Sam and Diane shipper front, alive, quite well, thank you, and ready for action: http://chambersandmalone.tu…