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jekylljuice · 03-12-2007, 05:45 AM

Okay, after much thought and frustration I?ve finally been able to compile a list of my own. From the top:

1. Good Wilt Hunting - I?m foaming at the mouth about Wilt, nuff said. My personal biases aside, I feel that this is a fantastic episode, as funny, delightful, deep and touching as Foster?s ever gets. Plus, a homage to the Straight Story doesn?t hurt none.

2. Room with a Feud - My favourite of the ?regular? episodes, and a textbook example of how the Foster?s crew can work such a funny and engaging storyline from so simple a scenario. Plus, there?s some lovely character development abound, the standouts being Wilt?s moment of unabashed assertiveness (I tell you, Bloo had that a long time coming), and Coco?s (supposedly) murderous mutterings.

3. Bus the Two of Us - Too funny. Plus, Wilt finally gets to unleash some of his repressed fury, which is a treat.

4. The Big Leblooski - I?m a big fan of the Coen Brothers, so I really appreciate the various references, including a cameo appearance from Donny, Walter and the Dude (even if I view the Big Lebowski itself as one of their more over-exposed films - I?m more of a Hudsucker Proxy person myself). This episode had me laughing from beginning to end, and plus I do owe it a debt of gratitude, given that it was reading about the aforementioned references that first drew my attention to the show. Ouch, poor Mac though?as one who was knocked for her lesser bowling skills as a kid, I can really feel his pain (that?s why I always bowl with bumpers

).

5. Cookie Dough - Another hilarious episode. Heck, it earns its place in my list for the early exchange between Mr. Herriman and Madame Foster alone. Gold-painted safe? Lol.

6. Partying is such a sweet soiree - Ha, who doesn?t marvel at dancing Wilt and lamp-loving Coco? Given what Mac?s sugar rush is such a blatant nod to, I?m impressed that they were even able to get away with this one.

7. The Big Picture - An episode consisting of several miniature storylines merging together as opposed to one especially substantial one, but it works very well, and the end-result is extremely enjoyable. Wilt?s ongoing quest to get his face into the picture and Coco?s concerns about her appearance are great assets but I have to admit that Duchess?s suitably in-character efforts to help Eduardo is what really elevates this episode to special.

8. Frankie my Dear - Unusual episode in that only three of the regular cast members actually appear, but none the worse for it. Frankie gets some nice character development, the characters are able to stick up for each other when the chips are down, and Chris and Prince Charming made cool supporting figures. Oh yeah, and Orlando Bloo.

9. Cuckoo for Coco Cards - A better Coco-heavy episode than My So-Called Wife. True, Bloo is at his most spiteful and irksome throughout, but he does learn his lesson in the end and cut Coco some appropriate slack, so I?d say it?s nicely balanced. Also, I can completely relate to Coco in this episode. I once had a friend wrong me and it took him far longer than Bloo to even realise what he did and apologise.

10. Neighbour Pains - Some people feel that Goo?s bossiness came on a bit strong in this one, but it does nothing to sour the episode for me. I loved seeing Wilt and Bloo team up to take on Old Man Rivers, and the return of Orlando Bloo was the icing on the cake. Coco?s screen time is noticeably meagre in this one, but pretty much everyone else gets their moment to shine.

Unfortunately, I wasn?t quite able to fit in the Sweet Stench of Success (sorry Kippy, baby), so I?ll give that episode an honourable mention instead.

03-12-2007, 05:45 AM	#54
jekylljuice Executive Weasel Ball jekylljuice was here. Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: the 44th floor (not counting the mezzanine) Posts: 1,568	Okay, after much thought and frustration I?ve finally been able to compile a list of my own. From the top: 1. Good Wilt Hunting - I?m foaming at the mouth about Wilt, nuff said. My personal biases aside, I feel that this is a fantastic episode, as funny, delightful, deep and touching as Foster?s ever gets. Plus, a homage to the Straight Story doesn?t hurt none. 2. Room with a Feud - My favourite of the ?regular? episodes, and a textbook example of how the Foster?s crew can work such a funny and engaging storyline from so simple a scenario. Plus, there?s some lovely character development abound, the standouts being Wilt?s moment of unabashed assertiveness (I tell you, Bloo had that a long time coming), and Coco?s (supposedly) murderous mutterings. 3. Bus the Two of Us - Too funny. Plus, Wilt finally gets to unleash some of his repressed fury, which is a treat. 4. The Big Leblooski - I?m a big fan of the Coen Brothers, so I really appreciate the various references, including a cameo appearance from Donny, Walter and the Dude (even if I view the Big Lebowski itself as one of their more over-exposed films - I?m more of a Hudsucker Proxy person myself). This episode had me laughing from beginning to end, and plus I do owe it a debt of gratitude, given that it was reading about the aforementioned references that first drew my attention to the show. Ouch, poor Mac though?as one who was knocked for her lesser bowling skills as a kid, I can really feel his pain (that?s why I always bowl with bumpers ). 5. Cookie Dough - Another hilarious episode. Heck, it earns its place in my list for the early exchange between Mr. Herriman and Madame Foster alone. Gold-painted safe? Lol. 6. Partying is such a sweet soiree - Ha, who doesn?t marvel at dancing Wilt and lamp-loving Coco? Given what Mac?s sugar rush is such a blatant nod to, I?m impressed that they were even able to get away with this one. 7. The Big Picture - An episode consisting of several miniature storylines merging together as opposed to one especially substantial one, but it works very well, and the end-result is extremely enjoyable. Wilt?s ongoing quest to get his face into the picture and Coco?s concerns about her appearance are great assets but I have to admit that Duchess?s suitably in-character efforts to help Eduardo is what really elevates this episode to special. 8. Frankie my Dear - Unusual episode in that only three of the regular cast members actually appear, but none the worse for it. Frankie gets some nice character development, the characters are able to stick up for each other when the chips are down, and Chris and Prince Charming made cool supporting figures. Oh yeah, and Orlando Bloo. 9. Cuckoo for Coco Cards - A better Coco-heavy episode than My So-Called Wife. True, Bloo is at his most spiteful and irksome throughout, but he does learn his lesson in the end and cut Coco some appropriate slack, so I?d say it?s nicely balanced. Also, I can completely relate to Coco in this episode. I once had a friend wrong me and it took him far longer than Bloo to even realise what he did and apologise. 10. Neighbour Pains - Some people feel that Goo?s bossiness came on a bit strong in this one, but it does nothing to sour the episode for me. I loved seeing Wilt and Bloo team up to take on Old Man Rivers, and the return of Orlando Bloo was the icing on the cake. Coco?s screen time is noticeably meagre in this one, but pretty much everyone else gets their moment to shine. Unfortunately, I wasn?t quite able to fit in the Sweet Stench of Success (sorry Kippy, baby), so I?ll give that episode an honourable mention instead. __________________ That's it, The End, But you'll get over it, My Friend.