Aliens in America

Purple Heart

Season 1, Episode 7, Aired 11/12/07

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Much to the family's surprise, Raja begins smoking due to midterms stress. Meanwhile, Claire is heartbroken when Jeffrey breaks up with her and when Justin tries to cheer her up she embarrasses him in front of the kids at school. However, Claire soon finds herself trying to regain Justin's affections.moreless

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Lindsey Shaw

Claire Tolchuck
Scott Patterson

Gary Tolchuck
Amy Pietz

Franny Tolchuck

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Smoking awesome!

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By VGFreak8, Nov 15, 2007 Report Abuse

Raja shocks the Tolchucks by smoking. Franny and Gary also secretly smoke with Raja, but the other doesn't know. They vow to quit though. Jeffrey breaks up with Claire. She is really depressed so Justin sends her a purple heart. Purple hearts are a way that the school raises money, but the students have made it as an invitation to hook up with each other. Everyone makes fun of Justin for wanting to "hook up" with his sister. She also makes fun of him. They make up later.

This was a great episode! It was funny and surprising how the parents were smoking. This episode gets a 9.5 out of 10!moreless

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LOVED this episode. There was PLENTY of comedy, but what I liked most was the plot development between Justin and Claire.

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By RogerMarket, Nov 13, 2007 Report Abuse

It was interesting to get another glimpse into Frannie and her husband's (smoke-filled) past, as, this week, one of the main comedic elements of the story (nicotine addiction and its effects) reached into the past, which we have seen on numerous occasions with this show. I am continually struck by the audacity and genius of Aliens in America; while it is family-friendly in a lot of ways, meaning young kids might be able to watch it and learn a little something about prejudice and other issues, it is also very grown up and reflects the paths teenagers take and the many choices/issues with which they are confronted. Most importantly, this week I really enjoyed the character development between Justin and Claire, as they each got a little more insight into each other and learned that "he/she is not so bad"...sometimes. ;-) I was also very impressed with how Justin handled the situation and with Claire's reactions to that. Of course, some of her reactions were totally selfish: she wants her brother "back" so she can continue to reap the benefits. But I still think this is a step in the right direction for her, a direction that will eventually lead her to respect and perhaps get along with her brother. Of course, this can't REALLY happen until the end of the show, but there can be plenty of hints and even some false moments of enlightenment in which things will go forward a few steps and then back a few. That's just the nature of television, and I love it! Especially on Aliens in America.moreless

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- We learn that Raja, Franny and Gary all have had previous smoking addictions. Edit
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- International Episode Titles: Czech Republic: Purpurové srdce (Purple Heart) Edit
- Original International Air Dates: Latin America: October 24, 2008 on Warner Channel Turkey: October 21, 2009 on CNBC-e Czech Republic: February 7, 2010 on Prima COOL Edit
- Music featured in this episode: "I Got It From My Mama" - Will.I.Am "The Queen And I" - Gym Class Heroes "Paisley R" - Library "Lights Off" - Trick Daddy Featuring International Jones "Feels Good" - Sarah Leila Martin Edit
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- (To Franny)
  Raja: I cannot believe this, you just sold me out like an ugly cousin. Edit
- Raja: (after the fire) If it were not for me, you would still have your cherished family momentos. Gary: He's got a point there. Edit
- Dooley: (after arriving at the party) Am I crying? I think I'm crying. Edit
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