I could use this thread, it's not in the HDTV Programming forum.
'Showtime's The United States of Tara - Just watched the first episode'
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=1102234

The pilot will premier on Sunday January 18, 2009 @ 10:00 PM

This could be a good series. Hopefully, it's not like Tracey Ullman's State of the Union. I didn't really enjoy that series.
http://www.sho.com/site/tara/home.do

DirecTV is also showing the pilot episode Friday January 9 on 101 at 8 & 11pm eastern. Not sure if it will be censored by DirecTV though. Obviously it won't be censored when it runs on showtime.

Over at the "Hot Off The Press" thread we've been collecting reviews of "Tara" over the past week (http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=838060&page=952) and its running approx. three positive one's (some are raves) for every negative one. Can't wait, "Tara" and "Big Love" on HBO are gonna keep me warm and fuzzy for the next few Sunday nights! :)

I watched off of Directv on Demand... Quirky, I like...timers set.

I watched off of Directv on Demand... Quirky, I like...timers set.

I watched about 15 minutes on D*, couldn't get into it, but the reviews say it takes 3 or 4 episodes to get in the groove, so I'm sure I'll give it a few more episodes. I liked the movie Juno, I probably just wasn't in the right mood when I watched Tara.

Pilot episode is available as a freebie on FIOS' HD OnDemand regardless of whether you're a SHO subscriber.

My original plans were to tune to showtime AFTER Big Love on HBO,but since showtime will have each episode on demand a week before its initial Showtime airing and in HD,I will be watching it that way.

As there is no HBO HD on demand I will continue to watch Big Love on the linear channel which is coming up in 1/2 hour. :)

I enjoyed the show. Her characters 'T' and 'Buck' were great.
Looking forward to next weeks airing.

I enjoyed the show. Her characters 'T' and 'Buck' were great.
Looking forward to next weeks airing.

Why wait?

It's on demand

I liked it. It's a fun show, and the family has a good chemistry, imo. I like how the premise lends itself to comedy, drama, etc.

The show reminded me a lot of Weeds, weaving drama and comedy. Plus, the youngest son is a lot like Shane and the daughter is a lot like Silas. Let's just hope this show can stay slightly more grounded then Weeds has.

From Fredfa's "Hot Off The Press" thread:

Nielsen Notes (Cable)
'Tara,' 'L Word' Premieres Power Showtime Sunday
'United States of Tara' premiere outpaces those of 'Dexter,' 'Weeds,' 'The Tudors' and 'Californication'
By Alex Weprin, Broadcasting & Cable - January 21, 2009

The series premiere of Showtime's The United States of Tara was one of the strongest in the network's history when it premiered Sunday.

Tara attracted 1.5 million viewers that evening, including on-demand, outpacing the series premieres of Dexter, Californication, The Tudors and Weeds.

With streamed views online from its extensive marketing campaign expected to hit around 1 million views, Tara would have been seen by over 2.5 million people.

Tara's lead-in was the final season premiere of The L Word, which had its best numbers since the series premiere in 2004. The L Word drew just over 1 million viewers P2+ for the evening, up 44% from last season's 9 p.m. premiere.

The second season premiere of Secret Diary of a Call Girl retained 63% of its Tara lead-in, and got a 7% boost over the first season finale, drawing 766K P2+.

http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/162506-_Tara_L_Word_Premieres_Power_Showtime_Sunday.php

Liked it a lot. Not sure why though.

I thought it was pretty cool. Too bad they didn't pick a better looking wife for the part but whatever.

I'm sure several of the wives are beautiful in their own mind, and at least one of them is handsome... :)

We watched the first 2 eps last night. I think we'll stick with it. My first reaction was "Why don't you go back on your meds, lady?" I think we'll find out as time goes by, though, that it takes Tara and all three of the others to adequately raise her family - none of them could do it on their own. Should be fun to watch!

Brad

We watched the first 2 eps last night. I think we'll stick with it. My first reaction was "Why don't you go back on your meds, lady?" I think we'll find out as time goes by, though, that it takes Tara and all three of the others to adequately raise her family - none of them could do it on their own. Should be fun to watch!

Brad

Brad--actually, medication doesn't treat DID, but it is commonly prescribed for people with DID to treat other conditions that frequently coexist with it, such as depression, anxiety, or panic attacks. In some people who have this condition, medication reduces the impact of situational stress so that "switching" isn't necessary. You can learn a lot more about this condition at http://www.isstd-org or http://www.sidran.org

This show i actually watch on demand.

Just at the time of the first screening of Ep 2 on a linear channel (Show-East) I was watching Episode THREE!

It's still an OK show for me, hasn't grabbed me and makes me want to watch. DID has been a staple of some soaps for years though there has been less exposure in primetime and movies.

Didn't John Corbet's job change from the pilot? Seemed he was a builder or a contractor now he's a landscaper.

After only two shows we have Tara with 4 personalities.
If this keeps up, we'll need a ' sticky ' just to keep up.


Doug

Brad--actually, medication doesn't treat DID, but it is commonly prescribed for people with DID to treat other conditions that frequently coexist with it, such as depression, anxiety, or panic attacks. In some people who have this condition, medication reduces the impact of situational stress so that "switching" isn't necessary. You can learn a lot more about this condition at http://www.isstd-org or http://www.sidran.org

Thanks for the info. I thought they mentioned during the show that being off her meds was an "experiment." That's why I brought it up.

I think it's pretty cool the way the rest of the family takes her condition in stride. It's also interesting to us because it's supposed to take place in Overland Park, KS (a KC suburb). Tara even mentioned going to "a Pampered Chef party in Shawnee." (That's where we live.)

Brad

Brad--actually, medication doesn't treat DID, but it is commonly prescribed for people with DID to treat other conditions that frequently coexist with it, such as depression, anxiety, or panic attacks. In some people who have this condition, medication reduces the impact of situational stress so that "switching" isn't necessary. You can learn a lot more about this condition at http://www.isstd-org or http://www.sidran.org


Perhaps you're wrong. I read recently that Lamictal might used to treat DID. In some cases that stress that cased the DID also caused brain damage/change and Lamictal can help improve the condition.

http://emilyfirstgirl.wordpress.com/2008/06/08/lamictal-a-drug-for-did/

Perhaps you're wrong. I read recently that Lamictal might used to treat DID. In some cases that stress that cased the DID also caused brain damage/change and Lamictal can help improve the condition.

http://emilyfirstgirl.wordpress.com/2008/06/08/lamictal-a-drug-for-did/

Lamictal is most commonly used to treat Bipolar Disorder. Some clinicians misdiagnose Bipolar Disorder as DID or vice versa; it's also possible for someone to have both conditions. So if Lamictal is helping someone with DID, I would want to know how the psychiatrist made a reliable diagnosis of DID and also how they made the determination that the person did not have Bipolar Disorder, too.

Perhaps I am wrong, but so far the evidence in favor of Lamictal for DID isn't there, just anecdotal reports. It's also not likely to be done, because there is no pharma or government research money available for treatment outcome research on DID--which is unfortunate.

I'm speaking from my experience as a clinical psychologist who has treated people with DID for over 25 years and who has published articles on this condition in professional journals. I know Showtime's consultants for "Tara," and I am very certain that they would give you the same information I've provided in this post.

I came across that when I was doing some research on side affects of Lamictal, so in no way am I a clinician. I am however suffering from the after effects of Lamictal and not a happy camper. A small group of people report the side affect I have and even fewer continue to have them after stopping the drug as I do. Perhaps that is the plot point they are getting to since they have not explained why she quit her meds. Lamictal was the only drug that has ever helped me and that help only lasted 8 or 9 months.

This show really has it going on, in my opinion.

Her performance while playing the throwback wife character (can't remember her name) was awesome.

Last nights episode was great.
There were a couple funny moments. T being rude to her son wasn't nice. How she called the son's love interest gay or what not.

Last nights episode was great.
There were a couple funny moments. T being rude to her son wasn't nice. How she called the son's love interest gay or what not.

Why wait?

"Next week"'s episode is on showtime on Deamnd NOW!

chitchatjf,

You have asked/told me that before and I ignored, sorry.

1) I do not pay for "On Demand monthly service."
- Does it cost to use 'On Demand Showtime?' I'm not going to pay.

2)
I would like to have something to look forward to for next Sunday.
"yay, It's Sunday.. I get to watch The L Word!"

Another fan of the show. I like quirky programming. Something different and fun.

chitchatjf,

You have asked/told me that before and I ignored, sorry.

1) I do not pay for "On Demand monthly service."
- Does it cost to use 'On Demand Showtime?' I'm not going to pay.

2)
I would like to have something to look forward to for next Sunday.
"yay, It's Sunday.. I get to watch The L Word!"


If you sub to Showtime, it doesn't cost on Directv and I'm pretty sure it doesn't cost on Comcast, other than you have to sub to Showtime, and since you watch it, I would assume you subscribe to Showtime.

Crazy.
A friend at the office says you pay E* for a monthly service for "On Demand"
Yes, I do indeed sub. to Showtime.

Still that number two though. :P

For the record, On demand is also free on Fios, for the networks you subscribe to, such as ShowTime.
Broadcast (NBC,ABC,CBS),on demand, & others are free as well.

Right now I'm still in the "Meh" group. At this point I want some progress. I'm not interested in watching the "Character of the Week" show. We've met the alters, we see how they interact with the family and society, give us some meat.

I'm pretty much guessing it was the sister that did the damage to the mural, and I think the sister hold the keys to a lot of what is happening. At this point I want some back story to see how these alters were created and why, or a situation where a new alter is created. I'm also ready to see some integration, and the havoc that could create.

Great episode last night. Having Buck be Charmaine's boobie buddy was hilarious. Marshall's making the wrong choices with his love interests, his sister's advise is funny.

I want to see Buck get laid. :D

CP, that's hilarious. I was thinking the same thing last night. Then I started wondering if Buck really understands that "he" doesn't have the proper equipment.

I thought Max already slept with one of her alterations. I thought it was Buck.

CP, that's hilarious. I was thinking the same thing last night. Then I started wondering if Buck really understands that "he" doesn't have the proper equipment.

He does if he's catching. ;)

CP, that's hilarious. I was thinking the same thing last night. Then I started wondering if Buck really understands that "he" doesn't have the proper equipment.

It's very common for people with DID to have alternate identities that have a sort of different reality concerning aspects of their body image. For example, every adult with DID has child alternate identities that actually see themselves physically as children, so that they might feel they cannot reach a wall switch because they are too short. In the Tara program, Buck knows he's missing male "equipment" and believes they were blown off when he was in Vietnam--but in reality, it's much more common for alternate identities to simply "not see" what is there--kind of a negative hallucination--, rather than to develop a "back story" like Buck's.

Of course, the Tara show is fictional, so the writers can do whatever they like. I'd suggest people watch the "What is DID?" 15-minute documentary on the Showtime website, or you can find it on the On Demand channel. This is a plain-language discussion of DID by one of the world's leading experts on the topic.

Showtime policy is that all original content is photographed digitally,


the pilot on film in the Super 35 format

Showtime ordered the 11 episodes Mullen shot and the production switched to the Panavision Genesis camera.

Super 35-sized sensor in the Panavision Genesis

use the same Primo prime lenses and have the same depth of field characteristics of the filmed first episode. Mullen then applied Schneider Classic Black diffusion in various strengths in front of the lens to enhance the filmic look.

January 21, 2009
http://www.videography.com/articlefeatures/77716

I like this On-Demand on Direct, I just watched next week's episode and I think every one of the season's episodes are available in SD or HD. Pretty much the same for all of Showtime's orginal series.

I was getting nervous when T was talking to Marshall's love interest. I was hoping she wouldn't mess things over. I wonder if Marshall will get in trouble for burning the barn down. Great episode. The scene in the Spa was funny.

From Fredfa's "Hot Off The Press" thread at the top of the 'HDTV Programming' Page:

TV Notes
'United States of Tara' showrunner departs
Search is under way to replace Alexa Junge
By Hollywood Reporter Staff - March 22, 2009

Alexa Junge, the executive producer/showrunner of Showtime's "United States of Tara," has decided not to continue on the series, which recently was renewed for a second season.

Bringing "Friends" alumna Junge on board was key to securing a series order for "Tara," created by Oscar winner Diablo Cody.

The search is under way for new showrunner to take over the series.

The Showtime/DreamWorks TV-produced "Tara" has wrapped production on Season 1, which is still airing originals on Showtime. Junge penned three episodes, the last of which airs Sunday.

On "Tara," which stars Toni Collette as a wife and mother with multiple-personality syndrome, Junga served as an executive producer alongside Steven Spielberg, Cody, Justin Falvey and Darryl Frank.

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/television/news/e3i710f01ed18601fd4227ac70f6f5cbe07

Season finale is this Sunday.
Wonder what will happen to everybody's issues.

Season finale is this Sunday.
Wonder what will happen to everybody's issues.

I watch it on demand so I have already seen it.

Folks will not be disappointed.

I watch it on demand so I have already seen it.

Folks will not be disappointed.

D* has been staying a week ahead, until this week and as far as I know, the final episode hasn't shown up yet. :(

D* has been staying a week ahead, until this week and as far as I know, the final episode hasn't shown up yet. :(

The final episode for this season is Ep. 12; on my cable system, it was available on demand on Sunday (so I've watched it). It's been renewed for another season.

An ok season finale.
Tara went all 'crazy' once she met that guy. She changed to all her characters during one scene.

Edit: So Marshall's love interest was going out with a girl? Uhh ohh.

I watched what turned out to be the season finale two weeks ago on On Demand. There was no indication, then, that this was it for this year. Having T come out when Tripp was there and get as raunchy and sexually insulting as she did was wild. So now they know that some, if not all of the alters (well maybe not Gimme), were present before the incident with Tripp took place. The Charmaine/Neil "relationship" (or whatever it is) promises to be totally bizarre. Gotta love Rose Marie DeWitt (also great in Rachel Getting Married) and Patton Oswalt. Next season will be quite a strange and wonderous ride.

These are spoiler tags. We should use them.

These are spoiler tags. We should use them.

And where were there spoilers? Be specific please....

And where were there spoilers? Be specific please....
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?p=16206659#post16206659

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?p=16208621#post16208621

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?p=16206659#post16206659

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?p=16208621#post16208621

My understanding is that it's fair game after it airs, both the examples were at a minimum 12 hours after the final episode aired. Honestly, you can't expect to read a thread after an episode and expect it not to be discussed. Spoilers would have been if some one was talking about the final episode before it aired, not after it aired.

I certainly didn't expect her alters to have occurred before the incident. Can't wait to see what they do with this next season.

Awhh the infamous debate about Spoiler Tags & Threads.

A mod once spoke about this. I think his final reasoning was in the Californication or the Dexter thread.

The way I see it.
If something is aired at its normal time and day, once it's over you can speak about what you saw, in threads. (Sorry if that doesn't make sense.)

On Demand users, cannot speak out in threads since they saw the episode in a week in advanced via On Demand. That is not fair, the original broadcast hasn't aired yet, but people who caught in On Demand are speaking in threads about it. That's a spoiler, saying something about the episode, before the episode broadcasts in its regular time frame.

Also, if somebody missed an episode and they recorded it. They should not read the thread the day after the program aired. Obviously, since there will be a discussion about the program. They should wait until they watch the recorded program.

Everything stated is In My Opinion Only. My grammar and English sucks. :p

That's pretty much it. Once it airs on the East Coast in the US, it is fair game for open discussion without tags. Advance screenings or On Demand viewings would be considered spoilers until it airs.

The two posts linked would not be considered spoilers since they weren't posted until today.

I certainly didn't expect her alters to have occurred before the incident. Can't wait to see what they do with this next season.

I would have been very surprised if they hadn't been present before the incident, given the involvement of two of the top scholars in the dissociative disorders field as consultants to the show (Richard Kluft, Colin Ross). Well over 90+% of people with DID report histories of child abuse (and some research has verified the abuse histories of several groups of patients). A combination of child abuse plus disturbed attachment relationships with parents are the causal factors for the vast majority of people with this disorder. The alternate identities (aka "alters") develop during childhood.

Given all that, it would be very unusual for someone to develop DID as the result of a sexual assault at age 17--PTSD or other conditions, yes--but not DID.

... Tara went all 'crazy' once she met that guy. She changed to all her characters during one scene...



I thought Toni Collette did a very, very good job with that scene. It was a mini-"Wow" moment for me.

... Well over 90+% of people with DID report histories of child abuse (and some research has verified the abuse histories of several groups of patients). A combination of child abuse plus disturbed attachment relationships with parents are the causal factors for the vast majority of people with this disorder. The alternate identities (aka "alters") develop during childhood...

This also might help explain why Gimme first appeared in the show when it did - when Tara's parents visited.

This also might help explain why Gimme first appeared in the show when it did - when Tara's parents visited.

That was my thought, too.

Isn't Gimme the one that destroyed the wall mural? This was before the parents visit.

We don't know for sure that Gimme is the alternate identity that destroyed the wall mural.

BTW I haven't met anyone with DID who did not have one or more child alters, and I've treated a number of such people (I'm a mental health professional). The scriptwriters had technical advice from two of the best known people in the dissociative disorders field--so if they followed their advice, we should see some definite child alters next season. Hard to tell if Gimme is supposed to be a child alter...

Just a reminder...

Season opener happens Monday March 22, 10:30PM

*Used DSperber's posting as a template :p

The wife and I just finished season 1 and are looking forward to the premiere!

This is an excellent show.
I could see it being run UNCUT after 10pm on broadcast TV.

With Season 1 they were playing it on demand a week early.
There were times when they were saying Episode 5 tonight when I had just seen Episode 6.

Interesting opener. The DID did not come out until the very ending. I sort of remember that's how last season started too?

Tara's so silly, the dancing scene with the gay neighbors.

Kate was hilarious dressing up for the spy agency. Going into the office, acting all tough. Turns out it was a collection agency. :D
The job board she was looking at had the same layout as Craigslist. I've been using CL to find a job myself.

Same story line with Marshall. Confused about his sexuality or what not. In the previews for next week's episode, he makes it with a girl?

Nice to see Joey Lauren Adams as the bar tender. She's not in too much these days.

Can't wait for next week.

Good to have the show back! Oh, AND:

Renewed for third season (http://tvbythenumbers.com/2010/03/25/nurse-jackie-renewed-united-states-of-tara-renewed-too/46098)

SHOWTIME Gives Its Hit Dark Comedy Series NURSE JACKIE and UNITED STATES OF TARA Third Season Pick Ups

LOS ANGELES, CA March 25, 2010 – On the heels of their record ratings for their second season debuts, two of SHOWTIME’S critically and audience acclaimed original comedy series NURSE JACKIE and the Emmy® winning UNITED STATES OF TARA, have both been renewed for a third season. Both half-hour comedy series have received 12 episode orders and will go into production later in the year. The announcement was made today by Robert Greenblatt, President of Entertainment, Showtime Networks Inc.

“SHOWTIME is enormously proud of these two series starring two of the best actresses working today,” said Greenblatt. “Both are iconic shows for our brand and our thanks to the dedicated producers, cast, and crews who work so hard to make them so great. Edie Falco’s portrayal of the fierce ‘Jackie’ is another extraordinary example of her range and brilliance, and recent Emmy® and Golden Globe® wins for Toni Collette in her tour de force role as a woman with multiple personalities put her in a class by herself. Strong women will continue to rule on this network for a long time to come.”

Good episode this week.

Marshall kissed a girl. :eek:

I wonder if those were really Toni Collette's breasts.
Buck running from his girlfriend's house was funny.

Charmaine and her fascination with the ring is too much. She looked pretty hot in that dress/skirt at the grocery store. I'm developing a small crush on Charmaine-iac.

Just watched the last ep and really enjoyed it.

All the actors in this cast nail it. Even a potentially annoying character, like Tara's sister, is really fascinating to watch....thanks to great writting and acting.

Good stuff.
Kate Gregson (Brie Larson) is a trip.

Was the "She tasted like a penny" meant to be demeaning? Maybe that's like saying she's a cheap whor*

I don't think it was meant to be demeaning to Tara. I took it as 'she tasted coppery'.

I'm thinking Max found that whole conversation demeaning, though. :)

Yeah, that's a good take on things.

Good episode last night. Everybody was verbally fighting, just like in Nurse Jackie. I don't think we've ever heard Marshall blow up like that. He's always so quite. Poor (now) ex-girlfriend.
I liked it when Max told Neil about the baby.

How about when the Dept. of Family Services came to check on things? Tara was getting wild and bucking on the door to try and get out. Somebody said something like "That's just our dog." :D

Kate is really doing herself good. i.e. the Balloons and Cake. :D

I don't see why Max blew up at Tara during the art festival.
(Just maybe accumulated stress?)

Marshall's gay friend's talk so dirty.

Lots of drama during last night's episode.

I wonder if Neil is really out of the show. I've always liked his character.

We got to see where Alice came from as well. :thud:

I really enjoyed that episode. There are all sorts of questions that came out of that one. Too bad we only have one more episode this season.

Good season finale.

I'm glad that:
1) Kate's boyfriend is out of the picture. Well, I think he is.
2) Marshall's boyfriend is out of the picture. Well, he left a "Oh so important wedding", that meant a lot to Marshall.
3) Charm's fiance is out of the picture, and Neil is back in.

Might think of more to post later.

As a whole, I thought Season 2 was far weaker than Season 1. Season 1 felt cohesive, like they were telling a full story in 12 episodes. Season 2 just felt like it meandered for much of the season, gave us subplots that went nowhere, and the ending didn't feel like a ending like last season did. Some good episodes here and there, but overall I just didn't feel it like I did Season 1.

Still, we've now seen the basis of Alice at least, and next season looks like it'll be about meeting the half-brother. Hopefully the show can get back its mojo.

TV Notes
Eddie Izzard Joins 'United States Of Tara'
By Nellie Andreeva, Deadline.com's TV Editor - August 30th, 2010

EXCLUSIVE: In his first US series gig since his starring role on FX's The Riches, Eddie Izzard is joining the third season of the Showtime comedy United States of Tara in a major recurring role.

United States of Tara stars Toni Collette as Tara Gregson, a wife and mother who struggles with Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID). Izzard will play Tara’s brilliant psychology professor who starts as a DID skeptic, but becomes fascinated with Tara as a subject, leading him to explore the condition further. Collette won an Emmy for her role on the show, whose third season will begin production mid-September in Los Angeles for a 2011 premiere.

British actor and standup comedian Izzard, repped by UTA and the Collective, was recently nominated in the best nonfiction special Emmy category for the documentary BELIEVE: The Eddie Izzard Story, which ran on EPIX.

http://www.deadline.com/2010/08/eddie-izzard-joins-united-states-of-tara/

2011 bump.

Frienly reminder, all new season starts tonight!!

Crazy episode. Drama all around!! :eek:

Sad to hear about the layoff. It was funny how Neil told Charmaine the bad news during sex.

About 5 months before I was laid off in 2010, I had a coworker who was laid off. Him and his wife just had a baby. I could not even imagine having a newborn and being laid off. :(

Other things sparked my interest in this episode as well. Anybody else want to chat about it?

I'm loving Tara's professor, I think he's great. Eddie Izzard plays Dr. Hattarras.

Charmaine and Neil's parenting is funny.

Matter of fact this show as it stands now would be better without Tara in it at all. The other characters are more interesting. The whole multi-pers thing is getting pretty lame.

TV Notes
Showtime Picks Up 'Nurse Jackie' For 4th Season, Cancels 'United States Of Tara'
By Nellie Andreeva, Deadline.com - May 23rd, 2011

Showtime has renewed dark comedy series Nurse Jackie for a fourth season. Meanwhile, it's the end of the road for fellow comedy United States of Tara, which is being canceled after three seasons. Additionally, Showtime's drama The Borgias, which has already been renewed for a second season, wrapped its freshman run last night.

Nurse Jackie, which earned star Edie Falco an Emmy last year, is created, written and executive produced by Liz Brixius and Linda Wallem, with Richie Jackson also executive producing. While not a runaway hit, the series has averaged 762,000 viewers on Monday night and 2.8 million weekly viewers so far this season. (For comparison, Season 4 of Showtime's Californication averaged 2.4 million weekly viewers. The freshman season of breakout comedy The Big C drew 3.5 million)

Tara, which also won star Toni Collette an Emmy, has been sliding in the ratings, fueling speculation over the past couple of months that its current third season will be its last. Season to date, the series has averaged 326,000 viewers in its Monday 10:30 PM slot, down from 558,000 for Season 2. Its weekly viewership has dropped from 2.7 million last season to 1.9 million. With 3.3 million weekly viewers, The Borgias' first season outperformed the highest-rated season of The Tudors by 20%. In its season finale last night, The Borgias drew 810,000 viewers at 10 PM and 1.12 million viewers for the night.

http://www.deadline.com/2011/05/showtime-picks-up-nurse-jackie-for-fourth-season/

Wow, that's terrible. I don't see why they would do that.
Showtime = NBC? :p

R.I.P. USoT :(

Thanks for the update, dad.

Boo! :(
The finale had better kick ass.

Update: did not disappoint. :)

Wow, that's terrible. I don't see why they would do that.
Showtime = NBC? :p

R.I.P. USoT :(

Thanks for the update, dad.

It isn't as enjoyable as it was last season for me! The multiple personality role has played itself out and I also like Eddie Izzard's character.

It isn't as enjoyable as it was last season for me! The multiple personality role has played itself out and I also like Eddie Izzard's character.

I've actually enjoyed it more this year than last, I agree Izzard has been a very good addition to the show this year. I hate to see it go.

Boo! :(
The finale had better kick ass.

This.

It isn't as enjoyable as it was last season for me! The multiple personality role has played itself out and I also like Eddie Izzard's character.

It's never over. I think that is the point.

I really like programs like this but I understand it is way more outside the mainstream than even SF.

What was up with the humping of the pumpkin. Too funny :p
The pumpkin mask was also weird.

Looks like we're going to have some family drama during the next 3 episodes.

Did anybody catch last week's episode? Tara's new alter, "Bryce" is really horrible.
There was so much drama going on. With Lionel's death, Marshall being depressed.

I can imagine with tonight's series finale, the drama will be full-set. :(

I really don't want to see this show go. I love the cast, characters, and the story-line. :(

Did anybody catch last week's episode? Tara's new alter, "Bryce" is really horrible.
There was so much drama going on. With Lionel's death, Marshall being depressed.

I can imagine with tonight's series finale, the drama will be full-set. :(

I really don't want to see this show go. I love the cast, characters, and the story-line. :(
Sorry, tonight's episode is NOT the series finale. The final episode airs Next Monday.

Sorry, tonight's episode is NOT the series finale. The final episode airs Next Monday.

Sweet!!

That's even better. :D

I read one of dad's HoTP postings, I guess they were wrong.
"A season finale comes for that more watchable TV nurse, "Nurse Jackie" (Showtime, 10 p.m.) which will at least return for a new season. The accompanying "United States of Tara" (Showtime, 10:30 p.m.) unfortunately ends its run with the season finale."

^^^ ambiguous phrasing... is there an editor/proofreader in the house? :)

^^^ ambiguous phrasing... is there an editor/proofreader in the house? :)

haha. :p

Good episode last night. I thought it was sweet how Marshall escaped to his grandmother's house. I'm sure Marshall felt happy in the psychotic "Christmas room."

Neil was hilarious, as usual. When Bryce used the men's restroom and Neil asked Max "So does your wife have a d*** now?"

I did not watch the preview's for next week's episode, but I don't think Tara jumped to her death.

BIG error!

When I paused it at Bryce's obit,
I noticed that he dies on December 25,2002 yet the funeral was on January 2,2002 as opposed to 2003.

BIG error!

When I paused it at Bryce's obit,
I noticed that he dies on December 25,2002 yet the funeral was on January 2,2002 as opposed to 2003.

haha. Good deal.

I also wanted to pause the obit. They only showed the document for like 5 seconds.

Bye, bye Tara. Just in case you didn't notice that this season's final episode IS the series finale (and listed as so).

Bye, bye Tara. Just in case you didn't notice that this season's final episode IS the series finale (and listed as so).

I'm sure that the writers had to come up with several season ending episodes including one for cancellation. Given that, they did a rather good job of tying the family's loose ends together. Loved Tara water boarding and drowning Bryce. I really enjoyed this show and Toni Collette is a remarkable actress. The entire cast was first rate. John Corbin has been in several series at the same time on various networks and is always very good.

The entire cast was first rate.
I agree.

I just watched the series finale.
R.I.P. USoT :(

Max exploding during the dinner was crazy. Dude was a little fed up with things.

I was expecting Kate to move and live with Evan. It was thoughtful of her to stay with her brother.

Charmaine's rant about Texas & Houston wasn't cool. :p

Did anybody notice Charmaine in that lingerie? :eek:
She was smokin' hot. Does anybody have any screen captures?