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Compromises

Episode Number: 35    Season Num: 2    First Aired: Sunday February 17, 2008    Prod Code: 212
Rebecca gets a new hobby, while Sarah has to make an important decision.

Cast and Crew

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Writer: Cliff Olin, Peter Calloway
Director: David Paymer
Star: Calista Flockhart (Kitty Walker),  Sally Field (Nora Holden),  Dave Annable (Justin Walker),  Rachel Griffiths (Sarah Whedon),  Matthew Rhys (Kevin Walker),  Balthazar Getty (Thomas Walker),  Sarah Jane Morris (Julia Walker),  Ron Rifkin (Saul Holden),  Rob Lowe (Robert McCallister),  Patricia Wettig (Holly Harper)
Recurring Role: Danny Glover (Isaac Marshall),  Luke MacFarlane (Scotty Wandell),  Denis O'Hare (Travis March),  Ken Olin (David Caplan),  Steven Weber (Graham Finch),  Eric Winter (Jason McCallister),  Justine Dorsey (Sophie McCallister),  Max Burkholder (Jack McCallister)
Guest Star: Enrico Colantoni (Evan),  Nicholas Gonzalez (n/a)

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International Air Dates:
Australia: Sunday, May 11, 2008 on Network 7
United Kingdom: Sunday, June 15, 2008 on E4
New Zealand: Monday, July 21, 2008 on TV2 (edit)
Episode co-writer Cliff Olin is the son of series star Patricia Wettig (Holly Harper) and guest star Ken Olin (David Caplan). (edit)
Music:
Believe by Sarah Walker (Originally by Cher)
What's New Pussycat? by Kevin Walker (Originally by Tom Jones)
Always On My Mind by Kevin Walker (Originally by Brenda Lee) (edit)

Quotes

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Robert: I didn't get the endorsement. It's probably your cosmic payback.
Jason: I don't want payback.
Robert: Yeah, because you're good, and forgiving. I wish I was more like you.
Jason: I feel like we're both doing the same thing, you know? We're making compromises for a greater purpose.
Robert: Is that what I'm doing? 'Cause boy, I don't know, it all just seems like a game. Attack this guy, stay away from that issue, and in the end, what do you really accomplish?
Jason: Well, you didn't get into politics for money, or power. A lot easier ways to get that, right? I think we were both called to serve.
Robert: Thank you. Well, listen, it could all be over in 24 hours. (edit)
Sarah: I'm in a bar.
Graham: Are you drunk-dialing me? (edit)
Sarah (when picking out a karaoke song): How about Dolly Parton. You love her.
Kevin: No I don't.
Sarah: Remember back in high school? You said she had the only pair of breasts you ever noticed. (edit)
Sarah: Actually, Kevin and I are going to do a big duet.
Scotty: Really?
Sarah: Yes.
Kevin (at the same time): No.
Scotty: Okay, well, I'm glad that's settled.
Kevin: I would, but my throat's a little sore.
Sarah: Liar.
Kevin: Traitor. (edit)
Jason: I know about Isaac. And you still put him on your payroll.
Robert: That was a long time ago.
Jason: No, no, you breaking my Rock-em Sock-em Robots, okay, that was a long time ago. Me being outed in the local paper when I was barely twenty, that's damn recent.
Robert: This is something that we should talk about. But right now...
Jason: It's inconvenient, is that right? Unlike when you're campaigning in the Bay Area, when having a gay brother is the thing you're most proud of.
Robert: I have been completely consistent with you, I've never hidden or lied about your sexuality, I couldn't care less whether you're gay. Would it be easier for me, if you weren't? Yeah.
Jason: I'm sorry I can't make it any easier for you. (edit)

Trivia

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When Sarah leaves Graham's place she says she's going to her car. But her car wouldn't have been there since she went to the bar with Kevin (with the intent of getting drunk), and she left the bar plastered to go home with Graham. (edit)
Last episode shot before the writer's strike. (edit)

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9.0
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Compromises
"A very special episode"
What's Best Written by Cliff Olin And Peter Calloway Directed by David Paymer
Continue » Posted Jun 22, 2008 7:43 am PST
9.3
Superb
Compromises
"Well written"
Everything I love about this show was in this episode.
Continue » Posted Apr 14, 2008 9:37 pm PST

PattyPickles
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9.2
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Compromises
"Another great installment"
This was a really good episode, but I missed the last 10 minutes of it! I had tape it and then before I finished watching it, it got taped over! Still using the old VHS method.
Continue » Posted Feb 24, 2008 11:33 am PST

Joej888
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9.7
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Compromises
"Exactly why I watch this series"
Finally Sarah slept with him! Kevin's drunk song--- LMAO
Continue » Posted Feb 19, 2008 12:09 am PST

emeraldmile
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8.9
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Compromises
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Karoke evening!
Continue » Posted Feb 18, 2008 9:24 pm PST
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