My Boys

John, Cougar, Newman Camp

Season 2, Episode 9, Aired 8/7/08

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PJ and the guys take over for Jack as "best men" Mike continues to pursue an older women and Kenny and Stephanie call a truce.

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Jordana Spiro

P.J. Franklin
Reid Scott

Brendan Dorff
Kyle Howard

Bobby Newman

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Much Ado About My Boys

7.7

"Good"

By lytnngseed, Aug 18, 2008 Report Abuse

With the build up of a Bobby/PJ romance, big brother Andy steals the episode with poorly edited inserts of Swedish gibberish and Jim Gaffigan's signature authoritative humor. Bobby's character was staid, Elsa was non-existent, MariLou Henner was underused, Tom Cruise's first wife (Mimi Rogers) was hot (as always) and Mike had the best jokes of the show. It seems like this episode was what the anime kids call a filler. Nothing dynamic happened until the end of the episode. The writers tend to throw surprises at us like they were soap opera interns. We're left thinking Jack and PJ are going to wait until after the ceremony to get together, when (once again), alcohol leads to poor choices. It's a comedy of errors in the same vein as Much Ado About Nothing. Pointedly, Kenny and Stephanie are Benedick and Beatrice. Right now the show seems to lack the magic the first ten episodes had. The actors are at their best at Crowley's or PJ's apartment.moreless

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It's Bobby's wedding day.

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By thefanof, Aug 08, 2008 Report Abuse

"This isn't funny. Dearly beloved? Yawn."

My Boys continued to produced yet another less than stellar episode this week. For a finale it was below average, and by Season 1 My Boys standards it would be terrible. To say the show went downhill fast in Season 2 would be a huge understatement.

The once refreshing and original comedy is now dull and lackluster. The show has digressed from unique sitcom to a weak, formulaic Friends rip-off. Last year all the characters (except Kyle Howard) offered funny lines every week, yet now it seems as if Jim Gaffigan and Jamie Kaler are the only ones with any comedic timing.

When I published my list of the five funniest women on TV it seemed like Jordana Spiro should have been on it, yet after seeing her character PJ's progression on the show, her absence is not conspicuous to TV fans but still warranted. After being a witty, unique version of a leading woman, liking sports and poker, she's become a undistinguished boy-crazy female who belongs on Grey's Anatomy and not a sitcom. Michael Bunin seems to be reading his lines straight from the script and putting no emotion into it and Reid Scott is so unnoticeable that viewers might forget he's even there.

The writing is an abomination, which is inexcusable as only 9 episodes were produced this year, down from last season's 22. The sports references are almost completely gone, different from last year when they virtually drove the show. After being treated like a big deal last week, Christopher McDonald's role was greatly reduced this show which resulted in less humor and more emphasis put on less funny characters. You would think with no more episodes being done for an entire year that classic jokes and zingers would be banged out but that was not the case. This was pathetic for the season finale of a once great show.moreless

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- International airdates: Latin America: January 26, 2009 on Sony Entertainment Television. Edit
- Marilu Henner received the "With" credit. Edit
- Billy Burke received the "And" credit. Edit
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- P.J.: (narration) There's something about weddings that really affects people. Friendships are formed (Flash to John and Brendan talking at the bar), family ties are straightened (Andy talking to Meredith on the phone), old flames are reignited(Bobby's parents talking and laughing). Strangers turn into lovers (Mike and Maggie go to her room), and lovers turn into friends. (Kenny gives Stephanie her bra back and they shake hands). But sometimes, things fall apart. (Bobby knocks at the door and P.J. answers) P.J.: Bobby, hey. What's going on? Bobby: I think I'm marrying the wrong woman. Jack: (opens the bathroom door) Do you remember where I put my, (sees Bobby) hey. (credits roll) Edit
- Andy: So. What's on your mind son? Bobby: I don't know, maybe, maybe it's just cold feet. I'm really having second thoughts. Andy: About? Bobby: The wedding. Andy: So relieved. I thought you were having second thoughts about me as a minister. Bobby: Now I am. Andy: Come on Bobby. You do realize these feelings are completely normal. Bobby: Yeah? Like you went through this? Andy: No, Meredith did. The night before our wedding she freaked out. Bobby: What happened? Andy: We talked about it, we realized she was stressed about the weddding, but thinking about being married, she was excited. We were both excited. We were best friends. We were looking forward to starting a family, growing old together. Well, not the growing old part. Bobby: No, that's depressing. Andy: Nobody wants to die Bobby. Bobby: Why are we talking about death? Andy: Talk to her. You're about to spend the rest of your life with this woman. You should be able to be honest with her about how you feel. Bobby: You're absolutely right. Edit
- Stephanie: So how do you feel about tomorrow? Bobby: Okay. I mean good, good. I mean, it's just kind of weird, cause like three months ago I didn't even know Elsa. (turns to P.J.) I mean I was touring Italy with you. It all just, you know, happened so fast. Kenny: My parents only knew each other ten days before they got married. They've been married thirty-two years. Stephanie: Well, listen. It doesn't matter how long you know someone. As long as they make you feel safe, and comfortable, and loved. Mike: As long as it's somebody that you can totally be yourself with. P.J.: Yeah, and I think you know in your heart when it's the right person. You know, it's that person who's always there for you. And who sees things in you that you might not see in yourself. But, what the hell do I know, I'm not the one getting married. Bobby: No, no. I think that was pretty close. Edit
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