Best Medicine Season 2, Episode 2, "Breakin' In Is Hard to Do": the Port Wenn pharmacy gets robbed, Louisa's time-sensitive fertility medication is among the missing items, and the town gives Martin Best (Josh Charles) a "welcome" he did NOT ask for. Teasing as a love language, or just plain mean? We argue. A lot.
Two panels this week. (I couldn't get everyone in one room, and yes, I forgot to hit record the first time. Doh!) Carol and Chris share a theory that had me saying "I hadn't thought of that": did Eden Montgomery (Eliza Coupe) have a hand in the prank? Then Mel, Gabriela and Doug fight it out over whether Eden is a sweet, misunderstood girlfriend or a woman who brings her own cutlery to lunch, carries a switchblade, and thinks a Friday the 13th-style summer camp massacre is funny. (Chesla askes, “Dexter, anyone?”)
Also in this one:
- A pharmacy, bistro, and doctor’s office robbery mystery. Sheriff Mark Mylow (Josh Segarra), Louisa Gavin (Abigail Spencer), and Martin as "Sherlock and Holmes" and an unforgettable fertility quip.
- Gina (Nadia Dajani) rolls a Brooklyn pizza truck up next to Greg Garrison (Stephen Spinella) and George Brady (Jason Veasey) at the Salty Breeze. Hot dog cart vs. half-off pizza, and a town with zero loyalty.
- Aunt Sarah (Annie Potts) tries to bond with Eden. It lasts about half a second.
- Old Man Collins and his adult diapers. Trust us.
- Elaine Denton (Cree) and Al Large (Carter Shimp) raise cash, but at what cost?
- Robert Best is coming back, played by Martin Clunes (yes, THAT Martin Clunes, which we're still gleeful about), plus Sally Mylow (Clea Lewis) and a bigger role for Bert Large (John DiMaggio).
- 80s movie references that sent Mel back to rewatch, and a debate about Louisa's baby plan we're still not done having.
So tell us: is Eden a force for good or for evil? Was the teasing affection or cruelty? Will Elaine really stay in New York? Drop your thoughts in the comments. We work your comments into the episodes now, and UK viewers, we'd love to hear from you too. If you're enjoying the show, please like, subscribe and share. We're closing in on 200 YouTube subscribers!
CHAPTERS
[0:00] Cold open: I forgot to hit record
[0:39] Carol & Chris: five plot lines in one episode
[2:15] The teasing: love language or mean-spirited?
[3:34] Carol's theory: did Eden have a hand in it?
[6:11] Eden's cutlery, switchblade & the Friday the 13th line
[8:27] Mark's best lines (and his mom)
[10:14] Aunt Sarah vs. Eden: "Not today, Satan"
[11:40] Old Man Collins & the adult diapers
[13:01] Season 2 digs deeper into Port Wenn
[15:26] Gina, the hot dog cart & the pizza war
[17:27] Where this ranks among our favorites
[18:54] Mel, Gabriela & Doug join the panel
[20:01] Is Eden sweet or sinister? Your comments
[21:06] The 80s movie references (Cocoon, Moonstruck)
[23:22] Teasing debate, round two
[26:01] Aunt Sarah stirs the pot with Eden
[29:04] Gina, George & Greg: the food truck standoff
[31:44] Best lines: Port Wenn meets The Pitt
[32:46] Martin & Mark, the crime-solving duo
[33:24] Martin, Louisa & Eden: the triangle heats up
[35:14] Predictions for Eden
[38:38] Mark is growing on us (and Sally's mothering)
[42:10] Bert's bigger role & Martin's response
[44:01] Robert Best is coming back
[46:29] More Old Man Collins love
[47:26] Eden's red light therapy mystery
[48:20] Al & Elaine: will they go to New York?
[51:17] Louisa gets some love
[53:07] Louisa's baby plan: still not sold
[54:49] Wrap-up
