Tell me about it. We frequently have to remind the powers that be that it's less dumb vs. smart and more academic (or institutional) vs. legal... or the good version of that comparison.

I think if the characters are smart in different ways it makes for more compelling problems. I fear I take a bit of hit on that front ths year.

I think this ep was bad for it though.

It is not uncommon for people brilliant in different ways to not appreciate each other's talents. I think this is a theme that can work. I'm just feeling a bit defensive for poor Carter. He's bringing out my mamabear instincts.

Dang it, I have gotta stay out of this thread until I actually watch the episode. This is about the fourth time today I have landed in here and almost got spoiled. Sorry, CFerg, we have it recorded, but with our work schedules, it's impossible to watch with the rest of the nation.

Joe Flanigan is apparently trying to break all cuteness records:

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I think this gives David Hewlett, his dog, and an inflatable Dalek a run for its money.

If someone were to take a picture of them standing around while the dogs frolic together, the world might actually implode.

I know! I'm all traumatized about SARAH.

I did notice that she said "See you at home" as she "died" so I'm assuming she was relaying the relevant bits of data of her excursion out and about back to the bunker in real time.

Daniel, I thought something similar - that she wasn't really dead. I hope that they fix the car!

If the Dalek 2-parter was really the worst of the season, it must be a hell of a season. I was expecting something really terrible from all the comments, but it was fine. Cheesy in spots, but well, it's Doctor Who.

If the Dalek 2-parter was really the worst of the season, it must be a hell of a season.

Oh, it is. It really is.

My mum is over, and missed a couple of episodes, so I got to rewatch the "Human Nature" two-parter and "Utopia" over the past couple of nights. What hardship! They're all the ones I wanted to rewatch anyway.

I think this gives David Hewlett, his dog, and an inflatable Dalek a run for its money

I agree, unless all three are combined. Then, it is David Hewlett for the win.

I did notice that she said "See you at home" as she "died" so I'm assuming she was relaying the relevant bits of data of her excursion out and about back to the bunker in real time.

This is the only reason I wasn't crying at that moment. My internal thought process: Are they killing SARAH? No, she said she would see them at home. Whew!!

I don't know whether to talk about Bionic Woman here. It's SFF, but with it airing on NBC, it has me all confused that it might be bordering on Mainstream. Anyway, has anyone else been bothered by the promo commercials of the little girl in the car with her mom? She says, "I just thought it was cool a girl could do that." Now I feel like I'm being guilted into watching the show.