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Glad to see that I wasn't alone in my Sharknado voyuerism. Uhura and Chris Kattan were absolutely the stars. I had read some of the guests previously and was a bit underwhelmed by Charo and Margaret Cho. Loved Olivia Newton-John, but her daughter..... I, too, am rooting for April's demise. I don't care who Fin ends up with, but I just can't take Tara Reid.

I don't live too far from Tega Cay and watched the family episode set there in earnest. The last house shown, with the flat yard -- that was on the same lake as Tega Cay, but either in nearby Rock Hill or Lake Wylie. Tega Cay has some of the best school in the state of South Carolina; the other two towns do not. As soon as I saw that beautiful lot, I knew the parents would never in a million years move their precious children out of the prestigious school district. I am not sure if house number 1 was in Tega Cay or someplace else. Based solely on architecture, I knew #2 was in Tega Cay and on the lake. That and the 77 steps would be the winner. And I can't agree more about the previous posters thinking the hat wearing 10 year old son demanding a chef's kitchen was too much. If he gets an apartment in college, he might become too traumatized to make Kraft Cheese and Mac ever again!!!

So, in the final two, we get the hated contestant who, aside from boring us with a personal story/ lie about a food item, did an excellent presentation and a weepy yeller, who breaks down over a story about sausage balls and chow chow. The yeller, who happens to have a very personal connection to Zac Brown and can get him for a personal phone call wins. Is my tin foil hat showing? P.S. The soap operas will not be calling Matthew for any crying scenes anytime soon. I was genuinely disappointed for him until he had that crying thing. Poor little millennial.

Thank you, @dubbel zout re: the 'horrible' mustache and Maggie's response. First of all, facial hair isn't a big deal. I was squinting at my screen trying to figure out what was wrong at first. I thought it was the mole. As a child of the 70s I have seen plenty of perfectly lovely women who didn't chose to remove facial hair. Secondly, if you are going to contrive a plot about a lady with a mustache, show me a mustache. Darker hair on pale skin would have been more obvious. I have my physical dislikes in men and I sure wouldn't end up in a bubble bath with a guy with one of those physical preferences.

This was absolutely the highlight of the episode for me. In fact, I may have to start using the gray part as a catchphrase.

I don't know why I keep watching. I fastforwarded through the nausea inducing woman speed eating cottage cheese (trying not to gag just thinking about it) and she won? Apparently talent is not needed -- at all.....

Complain, @icemiser69 ? I came out today to drool over Erik Estrada's hair -- why did it have to get wet? (It really wasn't fair to pit the late 60 year old C*H*I*P*S guys against super athletes like 54 year old Dave Foley or 53 year old Willie Garson.)

I don't know -- I liked the premise that she couldn't actually see through the victim's eyes, but, that said, forensics would have been able to resolve it fairly quickly. (Carbon monoxide cause of death, some rigor for the Rubik's Cube, known autistic).

I really liked one thing about OK couple -- they actually LOOKED at the houses -- cabinets were opened, ceiling details discussed, logical shade in the back yard needs were reviewed. Obviously, they were showcasing their real estate sales skills, but I liked the running commentary on all the homes.

Perhaps by reducing the number of tourists increases gross national happiness? I think they might be on to something!!

I've come around to the thought that this show is rigged now. Obviously, there was no holding Donna back at tennis, but basketball and the dunk tank felt staged. I have a hard time believing that no one hit on the first try and Ian, Josh, and Michael seemed to be strong athletes and I could see them performing better. And the brother from The Wonder Years did himself no favors by being such a jerk. Wear a red shirt. Don't leave for a Starbucks run. 67 year old Anson Williams, 62 year old Shari Belafonte, and 48 year old Olivia d'Abo, all on your team, all older than you, tried harder and had more fun. (Obviously, Michael Fishman is younger and in better shape.) I thought this episode was fun over all and he was the dark spot. As for Josh's medical need, either he had an ill advised breakfast or late evening the night before. His dunk tank and golf outings were easier, but he brought it for the obstacle course.

@CarpeDiem54 I thought she was, but most people thought she was the worst disciplinarian ever. Even super good kid, ruin the curve me had detention a couple of times.

Don't forget that they were stabbing him under the freezing water! I'm pretty sure he died from lack of oxygen. My 8th grade history teacher, a women who in the mid 1980s still wore Lawrence Welk era curled hairpieces and formal suits to class, shocked us all by reenacting the story. I still remember her corpulent form (that always moved at a lady like pace) racing around the room, waving a gun finger at the class, announcing "They shot him! And they shot him! And they shot him!". This was after the poisoned vodka fake shots and an attempt at Mrs. F doing that cossack dance. I still pull this out at events where a handful of fellow alums are -- trust me, it is a massively entertaining crowd pleaser. (I kind of wanted to do it at her wake, but thought her children wouldn't appreciate it. Seriously - she was the best teacher I ever had and it is remarkable to remember this stuff verbatim 30 years later.) So, this FJ was an Instaget (followed by a reenactment at my house). Yes, I need a life!

I started to watch, but saved the recording for when I have lots of time to watch. I know he said he was in advertising, but I think he's actually a stand up comic on the side (waiting for the big break that will launch him into Drew Carey or Jerry Seinfeld level stardom). How totally lucky that the dietary program his wife really, really, really wanted to attend was in the same town as his favorite hockey team --- what are the odds?

You are right! She'll last until either the top 3 or if Addie wins Redemption and rejoins the group.

Just like the New York episode a couple weeks ago (last week?) I really enjoyed the Chicago one. The condo she selected was appropriate to her price point and in such a charming building. And she's plenty young to be able to handle three flights of stairs.

I concur on all the "Coq au Vin" comments. Seriously, without knowing French at all, I know au vin means with wine. Coq is a pretty easy guess. His deep fat fried chicken and veggies in a fried pastry looked terrible. And, no it has no need for peppers. I kind of thought the pot roast sandwich David was assigned was too easy compared to the chili con carne ball (yes, it should have been a meatball) or whatever Rusty had to make. Was anyone else thrilled that the camera man got the shot of Giada spitting out food? Sure, it was a pepper that 'may' have been too spicy for the dish, but we all know what's going on! Can we start to give the contestants more time? Fire roasted tomato salad and tomato carpaccio aren't really cooking.

What was the average age of Team Lawyers? Such a shame they couldn't grab Perry Mason star Raymond Burr - sure he'd be the only centegenarian and has been dead for 24 years.... No one from The Good Wife or Suits were available?

I spent the whole first episode laughing like crazy -- normally when we weren't supposed to do so. This is pure summer drivel to me. Not as good as Younger, but something that isn't a rerun. Disappointed that I missed the second one, but the DVR is set now. (And I agree that so far the brunette writer is the least exciting of the three.)

Just watched Pittsburgh and all I can saw is to the husband and kids "Run! Run back to Gramma and Grampa's (Mom and Dad's) as fast as you can. Don't look back. Buy new stuff later." When she told the husband (apparently for the first time) that she called the home owners to get the house after the negotiations stalled, my jaw dropped. That marriage is not a partnership -- it's a dictatorship. The story of her harrassing him at a bar about him not asking her out until he asked her out -- well, that's just not my idea of how to attract a mate. We all know that a pool and all new furniture (and a kitchen gut) will be on the horizon. With the weather in Pittsburgh, wouldn't it make sense for a doctor's family to join an upscale country club with a pool. Wifey could hand out hubby's business cards to those that she doesn't find attractive.

Either to place open shelving underneath or to hang your assorted bar glasses underneath would be my guess. It did look so weird though.

Is this Easy Final Jeopardy week? Dimples; Switzerland and Swaziland.... Why couldn't these be on the test last month!

Just saw a rerun (last night) of a Manhattan couple looking for a one bedroom with bonus space and a $600K budget. That is how you do tiny spaces. They bought a crazy expensive 600 square foot place that didn't really have bonus space, but could put up a wall in the dining room if they needed to have a nursery. It was fun to see something that wasn't a minimansion or a tiny home for a change.

So relieved that I wasn't the only one who didn't see the lover/ senior officer both dying and being married. Well done, show!

Giada was out to get a couple of the contestants. (Matthew, Addie and Amy) Matthew, you should have spent your offseason(s) timing and building an algorithm for the amount of chatter Giada and Bobby want to see. You know who Addie reminded me of a bit: Ina Garten. I don't want stories; I want quality recipes. And if you are a mini-Martha, I'm even more interested. If last night is indicative of who the winner will be, Rusty will be our winner. Now, he brought a garden party, but I was not loving the Guy Fieri attitude. One is more than enough. I should have watched Grantchester live instead, but I tape that (and savor it) during the summer tv drought.