User Reviews

Some interesting stuff with Dan and Louise that I wish was explored in much deeper detail, but at least the episode was much funnier than the last one. Still, this show is not giving us good stories week to week and they're only in season two.

Took me a while to come back to this show after the issue with Roseanne. The only reason I came back was because Noel Fisher was guest starring and then I decided to catch up. It's ok, but not as good as it was. It's just not as funny without her, and it's lacking the political balance she brought. This ep was one of those that annoys me because it pushes an agenda from a one sided point of view. They only talked to one college, and they did not explore anything on their own. There are scholarships offered by private companies. They also did not discuss anything in regards to her grades or test scores, which often factors in to the availability of scholarships. It has previously been hinted at that she is not always the best student. However, there are grants available for the poor that are not merit based. They didn't even mention the Pell Grant, which almost anyone can get. The show could have tackled this issue with real info, such as money being offered to students they do not actually need, but accept because they think it's free money, or the fact that while the parent's income is a factor in what students qualify for, the parents rarely have any say in what money the student accepts. They could have talked about the rising cost of tuition, in part because there are so many loans available that the college knows they will get their money. They could have even compared to when Darlene went to art school and how much more difficult it is now. Or Harris, in particular, would have been a perfect example of a student who has ability and talent, who now actually wants to go to college, but is hindered because she has not always applied herself in high school. I will give the show credit that Harris is pursuing a different path, not just giving up and crying poor me, and that they highlighted how important family support can be, but I would rather have seen them pull together and find a way for her to pursue her dream, instead of just an avenue to a career, that while it may offer her financial stability, may also be something she isn't happy doing. The show has suffered greatly with Melissa Gilbert at the helm, and I only watch it when nothing else is on.