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@Irlandesa - I also loved seeing Carol from Superstore. Then of course, I started looking around for Glenn, Sandra, Brett, Mateo, etc.... I was glad to have a Pete-centric episode but hope he returns to the mansion soon. I would miss him very much if he is gone too long. Overall, it was a good episode. I am grateful for even a shortened season this year but especially glad we know it is coming back for a new one soon.

4/5 with one * (lucky guess on Connecticut since I made a guess that it was probably one of the first 13). Actually the whole week was lucky guesses with a total mind blank for summit.

As so many others have said, this was just a wonderful episode with all sorts of right notes - to quote (or paraphrase because I might not have it exactly right) Steel Magnolias -"laughter through tears is my favorite emotion". Amazing work by everyone. I assumed Hetty hung herself with the cord which could have stretched it longer than it was in its original state. Since she was alone in the house while Sass, Thor, Isaac (and poor Patience) were stuck in the well, she might have found a way to conceal it under the dress before the others returned.

2/5 with no * - thanks to lucky guesses on Cook and Verne.

@Trey - thanks for asking. The only part of Michigan that was in the totality was about 50 miles south of me (right on the Ohio border). I unfortunately couldn't take the day of work to venture down there (weather predictions were iffy until only a couple of days before). Apparently, there was quite a traffic jam as well. One of my coworkers did buy us all the NASA approved glasses so my boss led us outside to view the 99% event. It was still cool watching the sliver move around the sun. We could feel a slight temperature drop and some shadows were oddly shaped. Glad I participated - not sure I would ever chase another one. My history major brain tried to imagine how frightening it would have been for people before the scientific explanation was known.

Season 17, Episode 24 - For the Greater Good I also wondered about the possibility of a Titanic return trip for Julia/Susannah. Since Brackenreid was made Chief Constable, he can still interact with Station House 4 and I wonder about Murdoch still being only "acting" Inspector. I hope this was not a series end since so many regulars weren't in it but ever since Frankie Drake was cancelled on a horrid cliffhanger, I don't count on anything until a new season announcement is made. I liked the episode. I even liked the dawning realization by Constable Tucker that once he took that first step down the corruption path, he was on the hook for a lot of future grief. Higgins & Crabtree is always a fun double act. Murdoch's reaction to Julia's job offer was in character even if not perhaps period correct. I loved him fussing over Julia knowing how to work the camera at the station to mask his sadness at their leaving. As always, it was a delight hanging out with all of you this season!

2/5 with no *. I have no clear idea where I pulled wardrobe and Sacramento from, but I am grateful for doing so. Happy Eclipse everyone from sunny Michigan (but not quite in the totality zone)!

I am in the 2/5 with an * group for Scarface & Uzbekistan. How I got either I will never know but into my brain they popped and stayed. @Clanstarling - absolutely count me among those who say you should get credit for Scarface. You took on a great responsibility in running this forum which brings heaps of joy to me and I assume many others. Don't sell yourself short!

Thanks @Trey, that slipped my mind while I was posting but I do remember them explaining it. It would be so interesting (at least to me) to find out if the writers have plot out all those points years in advance or if they come up with a new story line and then find a way to tie it back to previous plots. I greatly admire how creative minds work.

Season 17 Episode 22 Why is Everybody Singing March 25, 2024 I enjoyed it, especially the back and forth between reality and inside Murdoch's mind. As others have said, everyone looked like they were having fun, and the plot was interesting. Also, the singing and dancing were well done with a very ethereal quality reflecting the coma. It is always great to have Sharron Matthews on my screen and while I truly like Colin Mochrie, I don't need to see Ralph Fellows again (I missed seeing his name in the credits so was not expecting him but did recognize him onscreen). I do like that when the show brings back characters, it usually remembers the past history and ties up loose ends - in this case, who was the body that was mistaken for Ralph? I hope the series continues for many more years but appreciate every moment we get in case it doesn't. After giving my heart to Frankie Drake (and many other shows), I don't count on anything until there is an official announcement.

Somehow, I managed to get 2/5. For Monday, I never flew out of Yerevan, but I did visit it on a long-ago student trip (Soviet era). It popped into my brain with the category and the letters. For Friday, Rosetta Stone seemed likely although I was totally unaware of when it was discovered. Ironically, I probably visited it at the British Museum on the same trip as Yerevan since London was departure/reentry point for flights to the USSR and we spent at least a week to ten days there.

Season 17, Ep. 21 - Engaged to be Murdered Mar. 18, 2024 I also enjoyed it and only noticed what characters were missing from the episode in retrospect so that is probably a sign of a well-done episode. I liked that Ms. Hart is continuing to be an important part of the team. I also like the friendship as well as the working relationship between George and Llewelyn - especially the side eye George was giving when Llewelyn was trying to pretend there was no flirting going on. I was a bit disappointed with the identity of the killer, but it made sense within the context of the plot.

1/5 with no *. My college self is angry at my nearing seniority self because my college self was majoring in government and history and taking German for my language requirement. Realpolitik was right there for the taking but could current Grundoon pull up the answer in her brain? Oh, heckie no! Thank goodness for my theater going self who sat through a long-ago production of Peer Gynt which somehow bubbled back into my consciousness!

Season 17, Ep. 18 - Spirits in the Night Feb. 26, 2024 I liked the premise and all the Effie/Julia interactions. George as always was wonderful. I figured out the guilty party fairly quickly but still enjoyed the ride in getting to the conclusion. Not totally my cup of tea as I remember but I can't remember why. Was this the tango episode? My brain is a bit muddled these days. Season 17, Ep. 19 - A Most Surprising Bond March 4, 2024 I liked this one more than the previous week. Strong female roles but plenty for the dudes to do as well. Good to see the female friendships continuing and I was genuinely worried about Miss Cherry (couldn't possibly have imagined that when she was originally introduced but good character development and strong work by the actress have won me over). I wondered about the young officer as well - this is the second time he has acted inappropriately and if/when it is revealed, I don't think his future looks bright. But in an odd way, it might be a good plot point to have such a character in Stationhouse 4. Season 17, Ep. 20- Rhapsody in Blood March 11, 2024 I enjoyed all the elements of the episode and the whole musicality of it. Ordinary sounds inspiring the composers and musicians appearing in their imagination was great. I also liked that the search for the killer went in so many directions and the wide range of possible motives. I was disappointed by who turned out to be the murderer, even with an understandable motive. I think it adds different shades to Brackenreid that he loves to paint and wanted desperately to be musical. George is a more interesting character because of his writing. Murdoch has more of a scientific mind so wanted to understand the music from that point of view and solved the piano problem. Julia's reaction after hours of Susannah's playing was a delight. It was also a great theme of what it means to be creative and how important the arts are in all their variations. As someone whose main talent is as an audience member, I appreciate all those who try even if I don't always love the results.

2/5 with no * - Both lucky guesses for 1963 and Ephesus (for this one, I am grateful to the Stratford, Ontario Shakespeare Festival for memorable productions of both Comedy of Errors and Boys from Syracuse). I don't have much imagination for food - still recovering from the bug I picked up so I will save any food donations for a later date.