That was the tag at the end of the show, which doesn't have to follow in sequence.

They were all in bath robes, though. And the face paint was smeared. Obviously after the pool party.

thursday night game ldo

I think he means that the TD happened early in the bbq/dinner when they'd just settled in to watch, so it doesn't make sense that it'd be the 4th quarter already

The wife and gay husband (forget their names) are both wearing robes and Cam has a towel and his face paint has been washed off, all of which means that scene occurred in sequence after they'd all jumped into the pool so the game shouldn't be in the 1st quarter.

/nit

Good points, I forgot they were in robes. They must have mixed up the 4th quarter and 1st quarter shots of the game.

mkind,
Idk if your post was in response to me or just a general post, but if was the former, you are misunderstanding my criticism. My problem isn't that they don't have long arcs, it is that all of the plotting in the show is very cliche, which makes twists lose their humour. Additionally the mockumentary concept adds nothing outside of a couple throwaway jokes interview scenes and them making the show a mockumentary and not adhering to the concept at all shows a much bigger problems in the writers ability to create a show that can last. Since it shows they don't really know what they are doing and just mashing concepts together.

As long as Ed O'Neill is on the show it'll be worth watching for me. His delivery is impeccable.

I will say I was somewhat disappointed that there wasn't a single reference to "4 touchdowns in 1 game" in this episode.

If you're nit enough to care what quarter they're in the fictive football game in a fictive sitcom, then,

"They wear ascots!?" "No, team mascots"

Just a thought, but maybe the reason they're not starting huge plots for the future is because they need the show to be funny and pay off with viewers NOW.

Maybe after they get renewed and know they'll be able to stick around another season they'll move things along like Arrested Development did.

Setting up plotlines and jokes that don't pay off imediately takes screentime, the writers don't have that luxury until they know there will be upcoming seasons...

I predict they'll move in that direction once they're renewed.

Kinda tired of the faux-documentary style, also the way the show sets up the family discord only to have everything wrapped in a perfect little bow 22 mins later in a TGIF/Full House type way is cliche and boring.

But the cast is good and the show can be funny. Good background noise, would not recommend anyone go out of their way to get their hands on it though.

Eh, I think this is overly critical of taking The Office style mockumentary concept and moving it to a large extended family. (And it's certainly more original than taking The Office style mockumentary concept and moving it to... another work place situation comedy)

With 3 families there are alot of moving parts and the interviews (for me) add alot of information and there are great moments for humor.

The most surprising thing about this series is how great Al Bundy is. Overall I'd give this thing a B to B+ - I don't think it has the potential to be something on the level of AD (and I doubt they're going for something as complex from a storytelling standpoint).

this show has me lol'ing more than anything else on tv right now. this and big bang have the best moments from week to week as far as i'm concerned.

my only beef this week was with how "michael scott" like the doctor scene felt with the fat gay guy being so awkward about the asian doctor and baby.

my top 3 moments:
"how'd they do that? did that come from space?"
in the zinger at the end..."i've got priors"
anytime julie bowen is on screen OMG i'm in love. she is perfect!

The dad trying to bond with the kids after school was hilarious. I can relate...

Tonight's episode was just terrible.