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I value how a show leaves me feeling at the end of it -- and this one romps it in as feel-good, so only low-stress vs nail-biting suspense, a crime so some whodunnit-like mystery, not too complex, and of course never forgetting a bit of sweet romantic push-pull and tension! Add in some hints here and there of other interesting components that provide food for thought ... like ... about what integrity and character really "look like," no matter what the law technically says ... what privilege really is, and perhaps equally, its lack, and how such questions can come up for deeper consideration if desired (but not required, just that there is a possibility available to delve into the realms of philosophy if you want).

But mainly, it is a fun program to watch! Entertaining! It is a good hour of TV and a very agreeable interlude I look forward to each week, what I prefer given life already holds so much dark and nasty stuff so I can do without also seeing that played out again, and worse, on my TV. There is a new story and combo of things happening each time here that keeps it fresh. And this is notwithstanding the two main characters' dynamics together that are, yes, formulaic. The show capitalizes on the 'tried and true' of the genre, because it works. And as a result, and like most of my TV, I don't mind some of the stretches thus required of me, that indeed every now and again (just like the basic premise altogether, let's just admit) some details to continue propelling the show forward may of course contradict "how that really works" outside the bounds of the fiction this show is.

I am a fan, in short! That includes not just the show at large, but the leads' for their often stellar performances, and how I respect significant parts of some shows especially for the writing, as well as really admire so much of the camera work. I hope enough others do too, so that season 2 will be approved without delay.

Greatly anticipating the outcome for Nikki and Jason, and Princess and Tyler, of whether they will officially be a family by the end of the season finale seemed an obvious opportunity to maybe end up with a boring and predictable episode - if it were not well done. That was so not the case here, however!

I really enjoyed how they brought the season end together and hinted about some content for season 4, with some transition stuff set up, while of course other people and things were left unsaid and remain wide open on their future roles.

In this episode, the maturing new parent-pair of this season and the extended sets of parents/grandparents, the kids, and a few other regulars are one and all in some part or other of this episode. And the stories packed into this exciting episode of course fit within their usual quirky and funny, and serious selves, by turns. All of which of course means some fun surprises are in store for us viewers!! But as befits the more serious story and its subject matter even in a comedy, they've also been rounded out as more responsible than irresponsible of course. This finale would not be the same impact, without that having taken place over this season, as they moved through the foster/adoption 'minefield' of experiences.

As this show excelled in many of this season's episodes, I smiled, I chuckled, I full-on laughed, I held my breath, I sighed, I cried, and I might have shrieked a couple times even. I was wholly entertained, as this show does so well, overall!

Once again, the writers, directors and producers, camera and costuming folks, editing, and the actors clearly make an amazing team, because it all works so incredibly well to keep me riveted for the duration. Grabbed me right away and didn't let go until the very end, you might say, hitting all the right notes to satisfy some outstanding questions and lead into the unknown future.

The bar is now really so much higher though, for next season, so how will they do It, after hitting it out of the park as they did with this season and especially this finale? I will be ready to find out, when season 4 comes out, that's for sure.

Stellar start to the season! A cast of colourful characters returns and where Jason & Nikki are concerned, the twists are pretty much immediate, as usual. Surprises galore here and the scenes by turns cause laughter and good tears. Wonderfully heartwarming, the show makes a great story and offers a big reminder too, of just how generous and kind people can be. This delightful comedy episode is superbly written, directed, and acted, so it's a true pleasure to watch, highly entertaining!