Music and a Movie: This Is Us "The Music and the Mirror"/"Jerry 2.0"

 "The Music and the Mirror"

As Kate and Toby have plumbing issues, Toby tries to become Mr. Fix It but calls his dad for advice, who comes and helps. While there's some tension between the two, they find common ground and understand each other about losing their job and trying to figure out the next step. 

Madison gets a call from her dad, who tells her he'll be at her wedding. That is until he calls later and tells her he can't be there as something has come up. While it put a downer on Madison, she had a fantastic time dressing and shopping with Rebecca and Kate. 

We see in a flashback of Young Kate, who's got a job interview at Rebecca's job but didn't go because she got a job at a local diner.  A local restaurant that she holds close to her as it's the place where Jack takes her and, at one point, gives her encouraging words about her singing. 

Meanwhile, as COVID-19 has made Beth shut down her dance studio, Randall tries to be the person who saves the day but instead learns from Deja and is there for Beth. We see Randall and Beth at the studio, dancing to their song.

"The Music and the Mirror" was another great episode. I loved Toby and his father's story; while it had some excellent humor, it had a perfect father-son moment that I loved. Pretty much the report that I loved was Beth's as we see her closing down her dream job of having her dance studio teach dancing. Heartbreaking, yes! But it got emotionally overwhelming (in a good way) when we saw Beth and Randall dance in that studio one last time. 

Overall, I give this episode a 9/10.

"Jerry 2.0"

So Jerry Maguire was a bunch of bullshit? 

As Kevin and Madison had their bachelor and bachelorette parties underway, things didn't go as planned. The men's fishing was postponed due to rain, and instead, they watched a movie in the Pearson cabin, Jerry Maguire. That brought up Kevin's past, as it's one of his favorite movies. 

We see how that movie influenced Kevin, in the past, to tell Sophie that they could work it out with their long-distance relationship. 

But back in the present, we see that everyone at the cabin has different opinions of the movie, one of which Nicky suggests Kevin is Jerry 2.0. That didn't sit well with Kevin, and soon after the rain started, they got to sit by the fire and bonded. 

It gave Kevin the idea to delete Sophie's number from his cell phone, who called him earlier in the episode. 

Meanwhile, during the bachelorette party, Kate invited a guy at the Prosecco and Picasso's party who had a history with Madison. After painting the man, the girls got to play games to see if Madison and Kevin were a match. But soon after, it seems she is also getting cold feet. 

"Jerry 2.0" was another excellent episode with humor and good heartwarming moments. I loved it when Kevin, Randall, and the guys sat before the fire and talked. Plus, Madison painting her ex, who happened to ghost her, was so fun. I think that this isn't the last time that we see Sophie. Overall, I give this episode an 8.5/10.

The season finale of This Is Us airs Tuesdays at 10/9c on NBC.

Words: Chicago Med "Stories, Secrets, Half-Truths, and Lies"

 

It's the second to last episode of the season, and everything seems to be up in the air with our characters for the season finale. Here are my thoughts!

This Is Us "Jerry 2.0" Episode Preview

Here's a preview of this Tuesday's episode of This Is Us.

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"Jerry 2.0"

Kevin and Madison partake in their respective bachelor and bachelorette parties. 

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It's hard to believe that we only have the final two episodes of the season. For this week's episode, I'm looking forward to the bachelor and bachelorette parties for the bride and groom. I mainly want to see what Randall and Kevin will do ( I love some brother time with these two, good or bad (mostly good)). 

Are we about to see Madison and Kevin's first love in this episode? While Sophie returns and gets Kevin to rethink if Madison could be the one. 

They have been pulling my strings this season. Yes, while I'm a big Kevin and Sophie fan, I've kept thinking they will end up together. But after seeing both Madison and Kevin this season, they've made me love these two. 

Looking forward to this week's episode of This Is Us? Leave a comment!

This Is Us airs Tuesdays at 9/8c on NBC.

One Chicago Preview: Chicago Med "Stories, Secrets, Half Turths and Lies"/Chicago Fire "A White-Knuckle Panic"/Chicago PD "The Right Thing"

Here's a preview of the upcoming new One Chicago! 

Chicago Med

"Stories, Secrets, Half Truths and Lies"

Crockett worries he made a surgical error when a recent transplant patient comes in with complications. Carol is once again in distress. Will and Natalie must take action to right their wrong. 

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Chicago Fire

"A White-Knuckle Panic"

Severide and Casey try to find the best fit for Kidd. Ritter, Gallo, and Violet help plan an event for Mouch. 

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"The Right Thing"

Voight and the team pursue a ruthless crime ring whose business has hit close to home. As they dig deeper, the extent of danger becomes more apparent. Deputy Superintendent Samantha Miller second-guesses her decisions. 

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It's hard to believe that we're just two episodes left this season and I feel that these last two episodes for both shows like riding a freight train going high speed. 

Could Manning's mother take a turn for the worst after what the drug trial medication has been doing? I'm excited to see how this will end now that we know that Dr. Manning and April Sexton won't be back for season seven. 

For Fire, I can't wait to see what's next for Stella after SPOILER ALERT....passed her test! Where will she be going? Looking forward to Mouch's award ceremony. Plus more Stella and Severide moments, and why he wants to back away from proposing to her. And why Casey isn't talking to Brett about what Granger told him about. 

PD looks to be very good as could we see Deputy Superintendent being push to the limit? Will Ruzek be part of an undercover? I can't wait!

Are you looking forward to all-new One Chicago? Leave a comment below!

You can catch One Chicago Wednesdays beginning at 8/7c on NBC and new episodes airing next day on PeacockTV.

Together as a Family: Fresh Off The Boat "Family Van"/"Commencement" Series Finale

The one-hour series finale leaves the Huangs with a lovely bow to end the series. Here's a recap!

In the first half-hour, the episode "Family Van" deals with the Huangs saying goodbye to their family van after it breaks down trying to go to Disney World. While Louis tries to save his van, Jessica gives it up after learning nothing can be done to save it. Louis goes on memory lane while Jessica tries to blow it off until when they go car shopping, she steals the van that looks like theirs. Jessica tells Louis that her grieving process was to bury it, but after Louis kept pushing her and pushing her, they came to miss the van.

Meanwhile, after finding a measured map in the van, Eddie, Emery, and Evan go on a road trip to their home in D.C. to find their time capsule. While Eddie looks forward to having an adventure with his brothers, Emery and Evan aren't as seeing Eddie dealing with an upset stomach from gas station hot dogs. But as soon as Emery and Evan found their time capsule, they realized that Eddie wanted to spend enough time before leaving for college.

The second half-hour, the episode "Commencement,t" deals with when Eddie tells Jessica and Louis that he scored 1500 on his SATs, and that gets Jessica to turn a 360 as she's pleased about her accomplishments with Eddie.

Jessica was so happy that she took Eddie off of housework and even did the dishes. They spend the day buying clothes and such and soon get an interview with Harvard. However, after the interview with Andy Ritcher, they learn that Eddie might not get in because of Jessica's helicopter parenting.
But Eddie tells Jessica that he doesn't want to go to Harvard, as he wants to go to Culinary school and work at Cattlemen. Even though it took her a while to come to terms, she was on board with Eddit.

Meanwhile, Emery and Evan come to different terms with Evan's memoir and using stories from Emery and even helping the birth of Honey's first baby. Emery gets back at Evan by running for his seat on the neighborhood council. Evan sees the probable and apologies to Emery and Honey about the memoir.

Jumping to 2008, and while we see that Louis and Jessica are at Harvard for graduation, we don't quite know whose graduation it was until we learn that Evan graduated with high honors and gave his commencement speech. We see Jessica, Louis, Eddie, Emery, and Grandma celebrating Evan's graduation.

"Family Van" and "Commencement" are excellent episodes and place a nice bow to end the series. While it might not have been the most incredible series finale of all time, it was an accurate fitting to see these characters where they ended up happy and together as a family. Was this better than the Season 5 finale? Yeah, it was. The writing was so good, and the cast gave such excellent and memorable performances, like Constance Wu, who I hope gets an Emmy nomination. Overall, I provide these episodes with a 9/10. I give the season a 9.5/10.

You can catch episodes of Fresh Off The Boat on ABC.com. Hulu and Google Play. 

Bonding and fundraisers: Single Parents "Yarn and Pebbles"/"Chez Second Grade"

"Yarn and Pebbles" 

As Graham and Derek bonded with Angie, Graham believes it's time that he and Derek hang out for the day. While Angie is okay with it, she is bothered about it. Angie gets Doug to go with him and spy on how Graham and Derek are doing. She sees that they are bonding so well that she fears that Graham loves Derek over her. While Doug engorges himself with fired food, he helps Angie with advice about being Graham's rock.

Poppy and Miggy help Will after his break up and find a new relationship, but this relationship seems weird as she acts like a robot. After meeting with her, Poppy and Miggy throw her out after making comments about how she can change Will. Will wasn't too pleased about it. While the kids try to help, Doug gets rid of his junk food with a food party for friends.

"Yarn and Pebbles" was so good, and the performance from D'arcy Caden in this episode was so good and hilarious. But I couldn't get enough of Angie, Graham, and Derek's story in this episode. Even Doug had such a good moment, but that moment with Derek telling Graham that his mother is the real hero had me in tears. Overall, I give this episode a 9/10.

"Chez Second Grade" 

It's Valentine's Day. Rory and the kids put on Valentine's fundraiser date night at the school while getting a lot of money tips from the customers. With Angie and Will helping out, they finally catch up after being apart for a while. Even Will gets Angie a date that at first she isn't too pleased with but thanks him.

Meanwhile, Doug gets a visit from the Red Head again, and this time, she's coming on to him. He tries to tell Poppy about it but isn't worried because the Red Head was there for a skin check-up. After talking to Graham about it, Doug believes that his relationship with Poppy is over, but not to her, as she comes back and hangs out with him. But tells the Red Head, who returned to the house, to lose it.

"Chex Second Grade" was a hilarious episode from the beginning to the end. While I couldn't get enough of the kids scamming their customers to pay more in tips, the Angie and Will scenes were so good and funny. Even watching the twins in the kitchen was hilarious, even trying to take care of Miggy. Overall, I give this episode an 8.5/10.

You can catch Single Parents Wednesdays at 9:30/8:30 on ABC.

Personal Search: Chicago Fire/Chicago PD "Off The Grid"/"Burden of Truth"

It's another One Chicago Crossover with Fire and PD coming together to help find a missing person from an old friend. Here's a recap!

After multiple calls of students overdosing on a new drug, Roman returns to Chicago to search for her missing little sister, one of those students dealing with the nedrugug. Roman and Severide team up to search for leads. But just when they learn of the suspect, Severide checks with the Intelligence Unit, who's been doing their investigation but knows that Roman is in the city.

After 51 gets a call of a basement fire, where Roman happens to be to get information, Roman meets with Voight, Burgess, and Ruzek and teams up to search for the suspect. Roman and Burgess do some catching up while searching for his sister but locate her dead outside a shack. As Roman deals with his upset parents and plans the funeral, Burgess realizes that Roman has killed the suspect and planted false clues to Voight and the team.

Just as everyone heads to the funeral, the Intelligence Unit and Firehouse 51, among others, are there, and as Burgess listens, she understands what he said in his eulogy to Voight. Voight tells Roman that they couldn't find the killer and will keep in contact with him for any updates, knowing what happened.

Other things: Casey helps Brett drive her to meet her birth mother but comes up empty when someone tells her that no one lived there by that name. She did and came to visit Brett at 51, apologizing and saying that she was expecting a baby. Also, Burgess wants Ruzek to let out their anger and blame her for losing their child, which he doesn't.

"Off the Grid"/"Burden of Truth" was an excellent crossover episode for Fire and PD, better than the previous one last season, which felt a bit flat. This crossover had a lot of meat to the bone, with solid character development from Roman and Burgess's strong writing in the story. Also, I couldn't get enough of Brett and Casey, but I loved it when Brett met her birthmother at Firehouse 51, which had emotions. Overall, I give these episodes 9/10.

You can catch Chicago Fire and Chicago PD on Wednesdays at 9/8c and 10/9c on NBC.

Acting with Care: Chicago Med "I Will Do No Harm"

Last night's episode of Chicago Med was as gripping as ever. Here's a recap!

Dr. Charles and Natalie treat a man who's ill, but he's not who he says he is. The so-called ex-wife says that he's an actor to play her daughter's father, and she's trying to end it, but instead, he is the one who's ending it by taking poison. Dr. Charles and Natalie do what they can to get their patient to talk, but after trying to fake death in front of the girl, he confesses what he took. Even though the girl understands he's not her father, she still cares for him.

Marcil and Ethan deal with a death-row inmate about to be put to death, but a mistake has occurred, which is killing the patient's arm. As Ethan wants to treat and get him back, Marcil intends to end it here. When the patient's arm is dying quickly, the two take him to the hybrid OR to take out the arm, but it becomes more than just the arm as things get "complicated" and the patient dies. Indiana isn't going to like that at all.

April and Noah try to help a man whose heart is not beating right and who has to keep moving for his heart to keep going. But nothing is working when they are at the gym, and when trying to put a line into shock, the patient stops, and Noah tries his best to get the line in and shock the heart just in time.

I will get a patient who's seven months pregnant and is in severe pain with sickle cell. Will and Maggie do what they can to help fix the problem, but her OB, Dr. Asher, is nowhere to be found. After hours and hours of complications, Will gets the patient to the OR for an emergency c-section; the baby's health and the mother's health are good. Asher returns, and Will isn't buying her lies and gets security to have a sniffing dog check her car, to which the dog smiles something.

"I Will Do No Harm" was an excellent episode and, at times, creepy. Mainly, with the whole actor playing someone's daughter, it seemed a bit far-fetched, but it was excellent storytelling. The dynamic between Ethan and Crockett was terrific, as two different mindsets of doctors finally agreed to not only save their death row patient but to let him die as well. And  John Lutz on the show was just hilarious. Overall, I give this episode a 9/10.

You can catch Chicago Med Wednesdays at 8/7c on NBC.

Music Therapy Session: This Is Us "Clouds"

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This week's episode of This Is Us was another powerful and emotional episode with Sterling K. Brown given another startling performance; as Randall begins his first therapy session that didn't go so well, but the ending will put a smile on your face. Not to mention we get to learn about how Randall made running his therapy.

Toby apologizes to Kate for what he had done; tries to show her his affection with a planned out music studio in the garage. After having brunch with Maidson, Kate forgives her for sleeping with Kevin and takes her advice and accepts Toby's apologie. In the end, we see the future of how the studio will be used for baby Jack.

Kevin spends the day with Rebecca before her doctor's appointment; from record shopping to hunting down for Jodi Mitchell's childhood home. While on the hunt for Jodi Michell's home, we see a flashback of when Rebecca and Kevin spent one day together looking for a baseball card that Kevin needed for his collection. In the end, Rebecca learns that she's got early set Alzheimers; but she tells Kevin to never act differently towards her but make he day fun and exciting like Matt Damon taking her mother to movie premieres.

"Clouds" was such a great episode. This episode was so brilliantly written and performed by the cast that it took my breath away. It was brilliant of keeping the identity of the therapist hidden throughout the episode and kept the camera on Sterling as he shines. While Randall and Kate's stories were so good, Kevin and Rebecca felt like the most emotionally uplifting story of the episode as they bonded before getting that heartbreaking news. And that ending when Randall goes back to the therapy, we got to see the therapist played by Pamela Adlon.  Overall, I give this episode a 10/10.

You can catch This Is Us as they return March 10th at 9/8c on NBC!

A True Mystery Event: Chicago Fire "What I Saw"/ Chicago PD "Good Man" One Chicago Crossover Event

When lockboxes from apartment builds have been mysteriously missing, Chicago Fire and Chicago PD team up to solve in this crossover event.

"What I Saw"/"Good Man" was not your typical usual action-packed crossover episode event that we've had watched in the past six years. When Firehouse 51 gets a late call of an apartment fire, the building happens to be missing the keys from the lockbox. The issue pulls in Chicago PD that wants to one of 51, which happens to be Cruz, to go undercover at another firehouse and find the suspect. As Cruz goes to another firehouse, after watching each member; he's shocked to learn who it was and it lead his death.

Voight and the team take on the case and tried to get things in order; and learned that the firefighter wasn't a criminal at all, but instead trying to help these kids that were part of the firefighter program. These kids were trying to get out of a local gang that they've been a part of since they could remember. Atwater helps the kid get a confession from the gang leader about killing the firefighter and got him.

This was a way different kind of crossover episode vent than we are used to and I'd enjoyed it. It felt like a real mystery procedure. The performances from each of the show's cast were very good and the writing/story was good too with good character development and plot. Overall, I give this episode an 8,5/10.

You can catch Chicago Fire Wednesdays at 9/8c and Chicago PD Wednesdays 10/9c on NBC.

Truth and Prevail: Chicago Med "We Hold These Truths"

In a time of crisis, Chicago Med steps up and use everything they've got to save people's lives. Here's a recap!
 
"We Hold These Truths" was one powerful episode from start to finish. As the doctors and nurses take on a truck crashing a neighborhood street fair;  what it seemed to be an accident turns into a shocking revelation.

Natalie and Maggie started having a girls afternoon at the neighborhood street fair; until a truck crashes the event injured a lot of people, even have killed. They spring into action to help those who can be helped and saved; but soon they needed a place to treat the patient in a more stable environment, at a nearby restaurant. To make things even worst, Boden wouldn't let them get out of the area to head to Med; until the bomb squad clears the area because of a bomb in the truck. As things soon become clear, it wasn't for Maggie, who had donated her kidney in the previous episode, as she popped a stitch from her side and rushed her to Med; where she turns out fine.

Will treats an off duty police officer that comes in along with his son and the officer needed surgery to repair his heart but later died. Will and Dr. Charles tell the son about his father turn to one of the most heartbreaking scenes in the episode. Later as the kid's mother takes her son, a line of police officers takes their hand to shake and walk them out. Will laters saves a dog that was left at the ambulance bay; takes him as his own. While Dr. Charles, who's not only dealing with his ex-wife's health issue but come to terms that to meet his mother and show her a photo of his daughter.

The driver of the truck comes in and what they thought was a drunk driver; turns out it could have been a stroke that he suffered. But as the driver becomes conscious, turns out to be a racist person. 
Dr. Choi deals with a male patient that hits on him in a romantic way but it turns him off and tries to dodge him while leaving him with Terry. But Terry confronts Choi about the situation and tells him that he's gay too. Knowing that Choi was just cut off guard.

Not only did Rhodes deals with a reunion with the return of Robin; but deals with an opportunity of saving a patient from another patient through donation. But as Goodwin tries to talk with the mother about donating her daughter's organs; it doesn't go the way they both had hoped. Goodwin prevails and the mother comes around; signs off for her daughter's organs to be donated; Rhodes got to save his patient.

I really enjoyed this episode from start to finish. There were some powerful and overwhelming moments; from Maggie and Natalie taking on the victims at the fair, Will and Dr. Charles dealing with a son who lost his dad. Even Goodwin trying to help a mother get her to donate her daughter's organs. Even a shocking revelation when Charles sees his mother. There was some character development from Charles, but it was Terry McNeal that we got to learn a bit more of him. Overall, I give this episode an 8/10.

You can catch Chicago Med Wednesdays at 8/7c on NBC.

Gina is Back! Brooklyn Nine-Nine "Return of the King"

Gina returns and the B-Hives better watch out. Here's a recap!

In the "Return of the King," Gina returns and has become a popular motivational speaker with followers known as the G-Hives. Someone had made a death threat of her life at one of her upcoming events; so Gina calls on Jake and Terry to help find the suspect. But Jake hopes that this would bring them closer in their friendship as she keeps dodging them since she left.

When Jake and Terry spotted their suspect, they get Gina out just in time, but by the time they are at her apartment, Jake learns that she bailed on them the other night for business. As Gina tries to explain to Jake about it; she gets stabbed by the real suspect and Terry went to chase as Jake tells Gina the truth about what's been going on. Later Gina's recovering quite well with powerful meds and Jake finds out who the suspect is and soon arrested him. As Gina and Jake finally come to terms, they helped Terry reuniting with his old friend.

Holt's convinced that Charlie's son is smart; after what he thinks solved the problem. As Holt comforts Charles about it, they learn that the kid wasn't as smart as they thought as he was just in his drawing mode. Also, Rosa can't use the use of her hands due to poison oak, but she won't let that stand in her way of daily activities. That's until she gets locked in the storage closet and tries her best to get out. Amy tries to help but Rosa wouldn't let that happen until she finally calls her and asks for help. Instead of helping, Amy encourages her to get out on her own and Rosa uses her neck to unlock the door. As she gets out and celebrates; she asked Amy to help her to the bathroom.

As much as I enjoyed the return of Gina; I thought that the "Return of the King" episode was quite good. Gina and Jake's story was brilliantly well written; and strong character development between them since she left the Nine-Nine. The Rosa story was very good and hilarious. But the Holt and Charles story wasn't as good as it kind of lost interest pretty quickly. Overall, I give this episode an 8.5/10.

You can catch Brooklyn Nine-Nine Thursdays at 9/8c on NBC.

First Day: Superstore "Salary"

"Salary" was another stellar episode that had some moments of predictability but really carried it with moments that weren't. As Amy starts her first day as a manager, she learns the perks of the job, mainly her salary. But when she accidentally allows her contract to be read out loud; it becomes an issue with the staff. One moment comes when Marcus tells that his salary is almost that same amount and Glenn realized that mistake. Meanwhile, Mateo tries to win over Amy to become her replacement as a floor manager with moments of acting like a floor manager. Glenn doesn't seem to be unhappy for the downgrading his job as he shows his happiness with Garrett, who's telling him that working here is never happy.

I still enjoyed the episode from the beginning to the end. While it still had moments that were seen coming a mile away; like when Mertie accidentally takes Amy's contract instead of announcements. But there were moments that shine like the employees discussing salaries, Glenn's moments throughout the episode and Dina upset with Jonah for not taking her side and she tries to get him to cheat on Amy with guest star Alison Haislip, which was amazing. The writing was good and the performances from the cast were amazing. The character development for Amy and Glenn was just amazing. Overall, I give this episode an 8.5/10.

You can catch Superstore Thursdays at 8/7c on NBC.

Love, Mulan, and Sopranos: Fresh Off the Boat "Cupid's Crossbow"/"Be a Man"

"Cupid's Crossbow"

It's Valentine's Day and while Louis pulls a special Valentine's Day special at the Cattleman's; Eddie gets a mysterious love note from someone. Here's a recap!

As Louis prepares for a Valentine's Day special at the Cattleman's restaurant, he tries to get Jessica in on the love holiday but passes to do taxes. But when Even needs the advice to ask a girl, instead of going to Jessica...he goes to Louis.  Louis helps Evan and pulls off a gutsy move by dressing up as a frog to get Evan to ask her if she would be his valentine. Her answer: yes! 

Meanwhile, while Eddie has no dates, he works and delivers to those that aren't cooking from Cattleman. As he drops off his receipts, he gets a note on one of the back that read that someone has a crush on him. Eddie tries to go door to door and even gets Honey to help, but after getting chased, almost sprayed and asked for $15 dollars back; it all leads to nothing: even though he did think that Honey wrote it, which she didn't. But the mysterious person happens to be Trent's sister. 

Also, to prove that Jessica knows about love and the valentines day holiday; she tries to show Evan and Louis but failed even with her so call a fake boyfriend. But she apologies to Evan about her acted but this time she really apologies. 

"Cupid's Crossbow" was a very good episode. Talk about a stunning move as Evan chooses his father over his mother for advice to ask a girl out. I so much enjoy watching Louis helping Evan coming up with ways to get him to ask his girlfriend on a date. Also, the Eddie and Honey storyline was good as well and the ending to who it was was pretty stunning at most. Overall, I give the episode an 8/10.

"Be A Man"

When Jessica realizes that Eddie might have influenced Evan to do "Eddie" things, it worries her to death about her perfect little boy. When Evan gets suspended for pulling a fart act; Jessica gets Eddie to apologies. But it all comes down to the real truth and that was that Evan tried his best to avoid facing a tough competitor in fencing. Eddie and Jessica tell Evan that it doesn't matter if he wins or loses, Jessica will still love him. In the end, he lost but celebrated by going to the arcade with Eddie. 

Meanwhile, Louis learns that Honey and Marvin has HBO and wants to watch The Sopranos. When Louis ask Marvin for help with a rat problem in his mother's room, Marvin asked to switch places so he can take care of the rat while Louis can watch The Sopranos with Honey. But after watching a few episodes, things start to overthink for Louis as Marvin and his mother have become very close. He sends Emery to spy on them and learn that they were all talking about good things about him. After apologizing, Louis gives Honey, Marvin, and his mother his one-person show, for which he should apologize for too.  

"Be a Man" was a very good episode. I love the Jessica, Eddie and Evan storyline as it was probably one of the best this season. Strong character development and good performances as well. I enjoyed the Louis storyline, but it was overshadowed by some of The Sopranos references; which had me thinking of rewatching the show. Overall, I give this episode an 8/10.

You can catch Fresh Off the Boat Fridays at 8/7c on ABC.

Waiting, Waiting and Waiting: This Is Us "The Waiting Room"

Waiting is the hardest thing to do! Tuesday's episode made it the definition as the Pearson family were waiting for any news of Kate and the baby. Tension rises, admission admitted, and emotions go all over the place in this week's episode of This Is Us. Here's a recap!

"The Waiting Room" was an intense emotional drive episode that really depicts the reality of what it's like to be waiting when you worried about someone; but also have so much on your mind. Waiting to see if Kate will be okay and the baby would make to full term; we learn from the doctor that things are looking good and that it's just a waiting game.

As the episode progress, we see Kevin worried; but also the discussion of his drinking that later Zoe tells Beth that he's still drinking. Randall and Beth's working hour situation that even got Rebecca and Miguel involved thinking that they could help them, but they have other plans. They do work things out.

Miguel tries to relive the tension with a game Ranch or Chocolate that some of the foods which seemed fun; but got annoying along the way. Even Madison comes and brought donuts and even talked to Miguel about how Kate planned to have a doll of Ruth Bader Ginsburg in front of him so he can have a strong female figure.

But during Randall and Kevin's argument, Rebecca, who has been quiet, hasn't eaten and not moved from her seat, finally spoken out and talks about what she went through with Jack before he died; but tells them that they are here for Kate and the baby and everything else needs to check out the door.

Soon Kevin gets word that Kate is in emergency c-section, but soon Toby comes out and tells everyone that he's here and very small, but alive. The baby is in the NICU and as we see the episode close; Kate grabs Toby's hand and talks to her father to introduce their little guy, Jack. And asked to help their baby to make it through.

This was a very special episode with one clue being that the intro music wasn't playing. This could be one of the strongest bottle episodes in a long time; the performance from Mandy Moore but Chrissy Metz and Chris Sullivan were amazing with high emotions and strong character development. I would really consider for Moore, Metz, and Sullivan to enter them in this episode at the Emmys. Overall, I give this episode a 10/10.

You can catch This Is Us Tuesdays at 9/8c on NBC.

Chicago Fire/Chicago PD Crossover Event: "What I Say"/"Good Men"

Here's a preview of this week's two-hour epic crossover event between Chicago Fire titled, "What I Saw" and Chicago PD titled, "Good Men."

Chicago Fire: "What I Saw"

In the first part of the crossover event with Chicago PD, a spate of robberies comes to light after a firehouse lockbox key goes missing. CPD's Voight has suspicions that a firefighter may be involved, and with Boden's support, he recruits Cruz to go undercover and help sniff out any suspicious activity.

Chicago PD: "Good Men"

In the second part of the crossover with Chicago Fire, using information from CFD's Cruz, Intelligence chases down the robbery crew that's been using the lockbox key. Voight is under pressure to bring the crew to justice without tarnishing the reputation of a murdered firefighter who might have been involved.

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I literally can't wait to see this crossover!! I hope we get to see Halstead riding his motorcycle again. That was total badass.

You can catch the two-show crossover event Chicago Fire at 9/8c and Chicago PD at 10/9c Wednesday on NBC!