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Thanks! I must have missed that part somehow. Makes sense.

The beanball storyline was a bit uncomfortable for me, since the team I cheer for seems to get involved in that sort of thing entirely too often. Still, I thought it was a good device to help Ginny get some allies on her team, instead of further alienating her from the group. I enjoyed the storyline with the manager Al, especially the part when it turned out he could speak Korean and no one seemed to be aware of that. Now, I know this show isn't totally based in reality, but don't most teams have someone on staff to act as an interpreter for non-English speaking players? I know the Blue Jays have an interpreter on call for Spanish speaking players, and I've seen players on other teams doing press conferences with interpreters also. Just a little nitpick though. Overall, I'm really enjoying this show, which means it will probably be cancelled soon. I hope not...

This show was a nice bit of escapism last night when my Blue Jays were slowly killing their playoff chances in a horrible game. I got to thinking they could use a motivational speech along the lines of the one Lawson gave the team in this episode. That said, I'm still really enjoying this show. I liked the insights we got into Lawson's failed marriage and his fears that his career is coming to an end. Perhaps that explains his bravado a little bit; projecting a bit of a cocky attitude to distract from his insecurities. I thought his scene with his ex-wife was nice, and showed a very real side to his character. Yes, the scenes with Kimmel were a bit weird, but I think having Ginny speak out on the rape case was a good way to show her struggle to fit in with the guys while at the same time recognizing that young girls are looking up to her, as an example of a strong female. Add me to the list of Dan Lauria fans. He's such a great actor, and I think he's well cast on this show. He just looks like someone who's been managing a baseball team for years!

Huge baseball fan here (go Jays go!), and I am pretty excited about this show. I thought the first episode was pretty good, and I like that MLB is fully behind the show, so that they can depict real teams instead of made up ones. Looking forward to seeing what other MLB figures appear in cameos as the season goes on. I think this show will be just the thing to tide me over once this baseball season is over and I'm waiting an eternity for the next one to start.

I have to say I really enjoyed this finale. Sadly, I actually watched every season of this show, even when it started to decline somewhat. The only other show I watched as long was ER. I enjoyed the nostalgia of seeing so many past contestants, and couldn't believe that I actually remembered them all! Kelly Clarkson will always be my favourite idol, so I really enjoyed the medley of her songs she performed. Could have done without the JLo segment, but I enjoyed the performances by Keith and Harry; that girl singing with Harry was so poised, it was like performing on such a huge stage was no big deal for her! I'm happy for Trent for winning. I liked both him and LaPorsha, but thought Trent was more versatile. LaPorsha will be just fine, especially since I heard she got a record deal as well. I will miss this show and all the cheesy goodness it brought us over the years, but I will not be surprised if it returns in some other format in a few years. If nothing else, this finale shows that Idol brought us many talented singers, and I am glad that clips from the show will live on on YouTube.

Wow. So much to unpack after watching this. First off, I just want to say I think this was some of the best television I have seen in a while. I've already given shout-outs for the amazing acting, so let me just add my admiration for the writers as well. They did an excellent job of taking the major issues from this trial and presenting them in an intelligent, compelling way. Hopefully, Emmy pays attention. I was about 16 when the verdict was originally read, and I remember it clearly. I was in my Italian class, and the teacher had obtained a TV for us to watch on, since she knew we wouldn't get any work done until we knew the decision. When the not guilty verdict was read, I remember being stunned, since even with my basic understanding of legal procedure, I knew a horrible mistake had been made. When I went to my next class, I remember some other students who were football fans yelling, "Don't squeeze the Juice!" celebrating the verdict. Watching it again on this show brought that feeling of disappointment and disillusionment I originally felt right back. Some highlights from the episode: -I thought Robert K's reaction was beautifully played, particularly the vomiting in the bathroom after the verdict, and his walking away from that bizarre party at the end -The prosecution's press conference was powerful, especially when Darden broke down in tears and was embraced by the Goldmans. All of the aftermath with Clark and Darden's disappointment and sadness was excellent. You could really see how much this trial cost both of them on a personal level - My heart broke all over again for the Goldmans. First of all, their son and brother was barely even mentioned in the trial, and then they didn't even get any justice. During the closing credits, when updates were given on all the key figures, I was outraged to see that in the civil trial, the Goldmans were supposed to be awarded $33 million, but only received about 500K. Talk about yet another slap in the face. Other things stood out for me too, but the above moments were the most powerful for me. I was very moved by the photos of Nicole and Ron that were shown at the end. It was a powerful reminder that the trial was supposed to be about them, but that fact was lost in the circus of a trial. I'm sad that they still have not received justice. I will miss this show, but look forward to seeing what's in store for season 2.

Not much more I can say about this that hasn't already been said. I'll just add: 1. Emmys all around. Each week, I am thoroughly impressed by the acting on this show, and even actors I wasn't sold on in the beginning have grown on me, in particular Travolta and Schwimmer. 2. I'm sad that there's only one episode left. The show has flown by so quickly and I know I'll miss it. I can't wait to see how this will all be wrapped up next week, but I know that seeing the verdict again will outrage me just as much as it did when I saw it originally.

Damn this show is good. I'm sorry that there are only two episodes left. Add me to the list of posters who thought the use of music in this episode was brilliant. I actually chuckled when Another One Bites the Dust came on, and thought to myself, "well played show." Fight the Power was the perfect choice for the jury revolt also. Watching RK come to terms with OJ's guilt was powerful. I've always been haunted by his expression when the verdict was read, because you could clearly see his realization that OJ had gotten away with murder, and he had played a small part in that. It makes me wonder what impact that knowledge had on RK in the time after the trial, and it's a shame he's no longer around so that we might learn about that. I had trouble with Schwimmer in this role at the beginning of this show, but I've come to appreciate his performance. I thought he really nailed it last night.

Watching this show is like watching a horrible trainwreck, yet I can't look away. While uncomfortable and painful to witness, it's fascinating. And yes, Sarah Paulson killed it in this episode; give her the Emmy now. As angry as I was watching Marcia be constantly scrutinized for her appearance and for her struggles balancing the case with being a mom, I admit I did laugh at the Rick James comment. Not much else to add that hasn't already been said; I'm just looking forward to the next episode.

Where to start? Well, I'm not sorry about any of the four who didn't make it. I'm especially glad that Jenn is gone, with her contrived quirkiness, as well as Jeneve, who I felt massive secondhand embarrassment for in each performance. That said, can we take a moment to once again acknowledge the awesomeness of Kelly Clarkson? I just love her. I love her total lack of pretense and her self-deprecating comments; she just seems like a really genuine person to me. And, her talent is undeniable. That song she sang was so moving; let's just say Keith wasn't the only one who was crying... On to the contestants: Olivia - She reminds me of Taylor Swift, and I can't stand her. Pronunciation also drives me up the wall. Can go at any time. Gianna - Not feeling it; tired of hearing about her famous mother. Meh overall. Lee - Good raw material, but needs to work on enunciation and pitch. Avalon - I find her to be a nice antidote to the more pageant-y singers here (Sonika, Gianna). Agree with KC in that I don't like the artists whose songs she chooses, but she makes the songs enjoyable. Dalton - He's great. I like how he switches up the songs, and I get a kick out of his personality. Great stage presence. Tristan - Meh. Good voice, but was terrible and pitchy tonight. Too hit-or-miss for me. Mackenzie - I like him, but admittedly, I tend to like WGWGs, unlike many other posters on here. LaPorsha - I like her. Can't stand Rihanna in general, but LaPorsha made me like this song. Sonika - Gorgeous voice, but was very pageant-y previously. Enjoyed seeing her try something different tonight, and it worked. Trent - Can't decide what I think of him. Alternate between thinking he's good and awful. Only time will tell... So, while there are some people here I can root for, mostly I just wish we could crown Kelly Clarkson again!

What a great episode. I loved seeing the interpersonal conflicts playing out amongst the defence team, and the jury selection process. I also thought the scene with Fred Goldman and Marcia Clark was very well done, and couldn't believe the actor's uncanny resemblance to the real Fred Goldman. As I watch this, I realize how little I remember about some of the actual participants in this trial. I was in high school when this all happened, and I remember major aspects of the trial and how it devolved into a sideshow, but that's about it. I confess I don't recall any of this business with Faye Resnick, but man, what a piece of work she was, if how she's being depicted is true! Also, was Shapiro really that much of a douche, or is the show playing up certain aspects of these people's personalities to ramp up the drama? If he really was that bad, all I can say is wow. I'm not usually a fan of Travolta, but he is really doing a bang-up job here of depicting Shapiro's arrogance. Too bad I'm so distracted by his face!

Interesting. I'm okay with most of the people who advanced, but I really wish Jenn and Olivia hadn't. Both of them just scream "contrived" to me, and I cannot stand how Olivia pronounces words when she sings. I can't put my finger on what it is exactly that she does, but it just sounds weird. As for the returning idols, I actually enjoyed seeing David Cook, as I really liked him on his season. I thought Jordin was a great mentor, who actually gave her duet partners concrete advice that made their performances better. I also enjoyed seeing Chris Daughtry again, and loved his celebration when Dalton got through. The other three returnees were neither here nor there for me. Also, thanks to BogoGog24 for reminding me of who Kory was, after I didn't remember his existence on Wednesday's show. As it turns out, his existence is a moot point, given what happened last night. Boy, did he look pissed when his name wasn't called! On the whole, there are a few people in this group of 14 for me to root for, but I'm not too excited about this season as of yet.

Who is Kory? I swear I watched the whole show last night, and I have absolutely no recollection of a Kory. Not a good sign, when you can't remember a contestant exists. Speaks volumes about the talent (or lack thereof) on display last night....

Just a quick comment here about the inclusion of the K kids in this show. I guess what bothers me the most about it that it only gives the Kardashians more exposure than they already have. I keep wishing they would just go away and we wouldn't have to hear about them ever again, but this will only happen if everyone stops talking about them, writing about them, watching their vapid show and buying their crappy products and apps. Depicting the kids in this show unfortunately just puts the spotlight on them again and gives people another avenue in which to discuss them (as I am doing right now. You gotta love irony!) We know Robert Sr. was involved in the OJ trial, so I guess I just wish we could see him without being reminded of the vacuous famewhores his children became. Now, I feel so much better having gotten that off my chest, LOL.

I really enjoyed this episode. When all of this originally went down, I was way more interested in the trial than all the stuff with the Bronco chase, so I'm glad we're now closer to the main event, so to speak. I enjoyed seeing how OJ's legal team came together, and getting some insight into the strategies each side (prosecution and defence) planned to use. Knowing how those plans turned out adds an interesting extra layer to this show I think. Overall, a good episode, and I look forward to next week.