Dirty Sexy Money

The Watch

Season 1, Episode 9, Aired 11/28/07

Episode Summary

This flashback episode reveals secrets about Dutch (Nick's father) and the relationships he had with Nick, Tripp, and Letitia. Karen's intimate view towards Nick is put on hold as she takes a liking to Simon Elder. Brian's attempt to get his son takes a turn he didn't expect and Jeremy continues to hide how much he is worth from Sofia.
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Samaire Armstrong

Juliet Darling
William Baldwin

Patrick Darling
Jill Clayburgh

Letitia Darling

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good episode

8.5

"Great"

By Fwirrel, Oct 11, 2008 Report Abuse

I love the flashback format of this episode. We get to see the past from mainly Dutch's point of view. He was devastated when he found out that Brain was his son and went to try to talk to Nick, but Nick didn't want to talk. Finally, we figure out which of Tripp's kids is not his. I wasn't expecting it to be Brian, but it makes sense. Brian is definitely my favorite character on the show. Jeremy is still lying to his girlfriend - I don't really like this story lines. It's not original and not interesting. Karen is now taking a liking to Simon, so that'll be interesting later on. Overall, good episode with great character development.moreless

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Best Episode of the Season

9.0

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By vman85, Jun 03, 2008 Report Abuse

Nick and Brian are at the courtroom they end up loosing the case after Brian the Ediot bribes arbitrator. Back at the house Nick, Tripp and Letita discuss in how to handle the situation.

We Also see Dutch in flashback episode, we see him with Letita. She tells him devasating secret that he has father a child and that Brian is his son, Meaning Nick has a Brother. Karen pays a visit to Patrick in the hospital. As Karen is about to leave, Simon arrives to discuss business with Patrick. Simon invites Karen for dinner for a possible joint charity project.

Jeremy continues to pretend hes someone else instead of a Darling, Ellen tells Paddy to end the Affair with Carmelita. He later tells Carmelita that he gonna give her up.moreless

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Excellent, just excellent.

9.5

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By PabloExobar, Apr 16, 2008 Report Abuse

This episode was pure gold. If only it was a little better paced in the beginning it would be a 10/10, but still, easily worthy of a 9.5.

The fact that we finally see Nick's dad through flashbacks is great. I just think that the writers did an AMAZING job showing his tragedy. I have to admit I got really uncomfortable during the scene where Dutch begs Nick to accept his watch. That was really heartbreaking, very well. BRAVO.

In general, the flashbacks were great. It's a bit too over the top for me to except a Tripp/Dutch scene, but I would like to see a few of those in the future! Tripp cannot stop repeating how much he loved Dutch for what he has done to Tripp, and that's great.. but I want to see. Anyway, this episode was a huge development for Dutch, despite him being dead, Brian, and Letitia. Letitia is a backround character, and this doesn't change that, but at least she got some depth. I still think that what she did to Tripp is VERY unfair and unethical, but this episode makes me understand her a bit more.

Brian - where do i start? Amazing. The other key scene - Brian giving away the watch to Brian Jr. - that was just perfect. Shows how much his character changed during only 9 episodes.

Nick's and Brian's dialouge in the church was very well executed too. I liked how subtle it was - you just expected Brian to eventually break down and accept Nick, but it was done in a very belivable way.

All considered, an excellent episode of the show. Very memorable.moreless

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Family secrets are revealed and lives are changed forever in this fast paced episode that evokes sympathy and even a bit of humor.

9.5

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By Cubtracker, Dec 03, 2007 Report Abuse

In the beginning it was a guilty pleasure; then it was a morality play; now with the pivotal episode "The Watch" Dirty Sexy Money has become in my perspective a full-fledged drama to be reckoned with.

Let's get the minor scenes out of the way first and move on to the meatier ones. The aftermath of Patrick's recovery from his wife shooting him and the scene of Karen's burgeoning affair with her father's hated arch-rival Simon were filler, plain and simple. The levity of the episode was found in Jeremy's obsessive pursuit of Sofia who doesn't know that he is a Darling so one lie leads to another and before you know it he is in so deep he turns to Lisa for help, which she so willingly provides. Their scenes are fresh and it looks like the two get very cozy in next week's Christmas episode.

OK, the remaining scenes were electrifying thanks to the writing, the direction and the impeccable performances turned in by Glenn Fitzgerald (Brian), Jill Clayburgh (Latitia) and guest star Peter Strauss (the late Dutch George). Nick and Trip have their moments as well but Strauss' return to television in this role is a welcome sight after gripping performances 30 years ago in his breakout smash Rich Man Poor Man and then later on, Masada. For weeks the tease has been which of the children were not Trip's but rather the fruit of Latitia's on-going affair with Dutch? Flashbacks give texture and context to the mystery while allowing the audience to witness some poignant and painful moments for Latitia and Nick. What should have been to no one's surprise is that the one Darling which is Nick's half-brother turns out to be Brian. To date Brian has garnished little sympathy as he usually appears sullen and cynical. Now we understand. Even tho he didn't know the truth, in a riveting scene, he confesses to his mother that he has always felt estranged from the Darlings, a contention Latitia vehemently denied. That's why he went to seminary, Brian says, because he just never felt like he fit in.

Nick finds Brian sitting alone in a pew with the scene opening up with Brian praying. Actually it's more of a statement than a prayer. "You have some sense of humor" he says wryly. After telling Nick that he still hates him and this newly revealed brethren status changes nothing, Brian softens a bit and asks him to stay. Then comes one of my favorite quotes that appeals to me as a minister. "That's what church is for; dragging a ruined past through a messy present to a perfect future" And he's right! The last time Nick saw his dad alive, Dutch gave his son his father's watch, which then Nick gives to Brian which he initially refuses but then changes his mind and in the last heart wrenching scene we see why. Brian takes off the watch and gives it to Brian Jr. as the tyke is whisked off by his mother far away from anything smacking of the Darling dynasty. The tears flow freely between father and son and perhaps for the first time we the audience feel sorry for Brian. What some may feel is emotional manipulation I do not. I saw the scene as real and powerful. Why does this episode move me so? Combination of factors. One, I too am a minister who at times has resorted to marital and professional malfeasance. Secondly, my own family held secrets from me as to my own parentage. My birth father abandoned his wife and four children two weeks before I was born. When my mother re-married her new husband quickly adopted me and gave me his name before I was old enough to realize what was going on. It would be years later when I was 11 or 12 before I forced the family to fill in some gaps.moreless

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so many layers in the episode for me.

9.8

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By shakland75, Dec 01, 2007 Report Abuse

There was so many layers in the episode for me. Nick and Dutch - finally seeing their dynamic and the pain between them moved me; Dutch & Letitia - you know, she really is a piece of work. I feel like she is more shady than Trip; Nick & Bryan - from the first episode I always felt like they were like 2 brothers fighting; Bryan & Letitia - she has no idea how much she hurt him. Nick was so stunned and hurt as was Bryan. The church scene had me moved, but the end with Bryan Jr was too much for me - I was a weepy fool.moreless

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- It was the first time a flashback on Dutch George was shown in the series. Edit
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- Original International Air Dates: Australia: April 21, 2008 on Network 7 United Kingdom: May 16, 2008 on Channel 4 The Netherlands: May 20, 2008 on NET 5 Sweden: November 19, 2008 on Kanal 5 Slovakia: August 2, 2009 on JOJ Edit
- Music From This Episode: Nothing Left To Lose by Mat Kearney Edit
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- Jeremy: So can I use your place? Lisa: For what? Jeremy: Well, this girl I'm into doesn't know who I am. She thinks I'm poor. Lisa: What gave her that idea? Jeremy: I told her I was poor. So I need a place that looks like a poor guy would live there, you know? Lisa: Jeremy, we're not poor. Jeremy: Those ants look pretty low-budget. Lisa: Those ants cost 12,000 bucks. Jeremy: Proving my point. Edit
- Brian: So how long is it going to take you to wrap up this custody case?
  Nick: Brian, this is the fate of your child we're dealing with. Custody cases rarely turn out in favor of the father.
  Brian: Thanks. never knew that.
  Nick: Especially situations where the child is forced by the father to lie about being an orphan from Sweden.
  Brian: I did the best with what I was given situation-wise. Back off! Edit
- Patrick: So, you shot me in the leg. Ellen: I was aiming for higher. Edit
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