I eagerly waited for this show to start. Shocked that Linda was gone. Then missed parts of the first episode by frantically clicking to Season 7 ender to see how I could have missed it.
The second show with Baker suddenly roaring into power was a surprise. Disappointed in the family dinner. No prayer, Linda had liked them.
Finally, if Tom Sellick is the actor I think he is, I saw flickers of interest in the new mayor. I think it will be a long long spin out, but it's there.