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He didn't actually lie about it, he remembered he kept a diary but apparently not what he wrote in it. That said, since his actual story didn't sell, the book will now be a work of almost 100% fiction created by Sam. So his claim as co-author is no longer valid, really. It will be more or less based on a real person but that's about it. I think Sam and Jay could make a good case for taking back at least some of the money, although I doubt they will. Maybe he will volunteer it if there's a particular need that comes up.

After listening to the recap I realized the cutaway was a deliberate reference to Daisy needing someone more mature (cut to Gary peeing with the door open).

I also think the episode spoke to the fact that if a show stays on the air too long it starts to repeat itself. Finding out there was another documentary made about them 50 years ago where they did all the exact same things was meta in that way. Very few shows make it past five or six seasons without starting to feel stale and repetitive. WWDITS definitely went out on a high note.

Well, it's literally the only game show on network TV right now, so . . . The thing is, if you're standing next to Periodic Table Guy, you have a chance to study the category, which I would have done. And there are a finite number of symbols on the table. So after some studying I think I could take a stab at it. I guess the same could be said of sneakers, although would be more difficult because you wouldn't know what you are looking for. Anyone can pull up the periodic table.

I don't think she's going to have the baby (ies?). It just wouldn't work on a show like this (yes, even a show like this.) What's she going to do, hire a nanny to watch the kids in her room while she's on duty? She'd have to quit her job, so they would effectively have to write her off the show.

Same. I have a vague recollection of Carol, but just because of the hair. And some of them were on fairly recently. I kind of wanted Dan to win, just because Sophie had already won once before.

She outlasted everyone. You don't really "play" Survivor anymore. At most, you dodge it.

Was "Left for Dead" new? I could swear I've seen it before. Amber (the victim) had a very distinctive facial piercing. On her upper lip, halfway between her mouth and her nose. I couldn't imagine where the other side of that thing came out or how she could stand it rubbing up against her gums. The way they kept showing her "friend" Aric's photo made me think he would be messed up in this somehow. I still think he should be charged as an accessory for leaving her there in the park when he couldn't wake her up! Some friend. And I have no idea why the jury didn't find Sam guilty of attempted murder when they found him guilty on all other charges. Sheesh. Amber's friend Kirstie had a permanent surprise face.

Just re-watched, and boy Utkarsh really nailed Pete's very distinctive walk, which I don't think I've ever clocked before seeing him do it. It's a stiff, almost childlike way of walking. Hilarious. Well, sure but that's where half the humor comes from. I know I keep going back to this, but what if Darrin was suddenly immune to Endora's witchcraft? Or if Tony was immune to Jeannie's magic? (And I get that some of you might be too young to remember those shows.) I think it's funny we're all taking sides for Team Sam or Team Jay but it doesn't have to be that way. There's a built-in dynamic here that's just the basis of the concept. And really, how much is Jay being hurt by the ghosts tattling on his trips to Sonic? I loved when Isaac commented on Jay being called out for his secret trips to Sonic and Jay turned around and said "I can hear you now!" and Isaac went "Dammit this is so confusing." He's used to Jay not hearing what he says. Now THAT'S funny.

I understand your perspective but I must respectfully disagree. The show mines so much humor out of Jay being out of the loop, and completely oblivious to the crazy ghost goings-on around him, and Utkarsh is so good at it, that to lose that aspect of the show would be a real shame. I also don't think Jay is really made to look the fool, as you seem to imply. While it's true that Sam and the ghosts do take advantage of him, he also gets help from them sometimes and has genuine affection for them. To me, changing the dynamic of the show to that extent would be like if Darrin suddenly became a witch too on Bewitched. One or two episodes where he suddenly has magic powers is fun. Having them all the time - well, that's just a completely different show. I can foresee future circumstances where Jay gets to see or hear the ghosts. And I'm fine with that. This was a terrific episode. I don't want it all the time though. That ruins so much of the fun, IMO. I wondered that too. Laura got married at Woodstone. There was no mention of her husband. Maybe he's already getting things ready Down Under. So - we finally know the meaning of the snow globe and the french fries in the opening title sequence.

I get what you're saying but no one person has an advantage over anyone else, so even though it doesn't seem quite fair in ways, it actually is. I do think Keelan had an advantage in having a really, really intimidating category nobody wanted to challenge. And yes, some of the categories seem childishly simply compared to some of the others, so there's sort of an imbalance there, but it all evens up at the end. To sum up: it's unfair. But it's fair. LOL.

On the contrary, I think Utkarsh has the most challenging role on the show, acting-wise. He has to pretend he cannot see or hear all the people around him. He's doing a lot more acting than they are, actually. (e.t.a. or, what @PaulE just said.) This was certainly a very special episode. They can't all be winners but boy, when they hit one out of the park they really nail it. I really could not tell whether Rose McIver was doing an incredibly impressive imitation of Nancy or if Betsy Sodaro was just dubbing in her own voice. Wow. Rose really is talented. And Utkarsh is no slouch, even though Pete is a more subtle impression, the little touches he added like adjusting his non-existent glasses were great. And zombie Jay? Hilarious. Love, loved, loved the quick flashback to Sass and Thor meeting for the first time, and I really want to find out how Sass died. He's the only one left whose death is yet to be explained. It's a minor nitpick but I'm not sure how Jay and Sam could be shocked by the water heater. It's clearly a gas heater, I'm not sure why electricity would be hooked up to it. It's older than dirt, it can't possibly be an electric water heater. Also, I've heard Jay mention Chamba before, but to be honest I always thought that was his father's name. Shows what I know about Indian names. It really was kind of mean of her to add Eric to the "core four" text group. Eric is just Bela's boyfriend, and they have already established there is a larger text group for extended family and friends. The "core four" were just supposed to be the parents and the two kids. I don't blame Sam for feeling snubbed.

Yeah I wanted to know what the tie-breaker category would have been too. I'm also glad the show restrained itself from including Rob Lowe's picture in the "Game Show Hosts" duel. 🤣

I get your point but I still got a kick out of Bruce and Matt practicing on the hot dogs.

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