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Just got Season 5. Anyone else started watching episodes yet?


Just curious. This is the last season that Shelley Fabares would appear as a regular and I am looking forward to watching them.

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I think I'm getting it for Christmas. Am sorry I put it on my list and wish I had it now!!

I'll check back on the 26th!

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I've seen the first three and they were very good. Mary has had more screen time so far. I think I still enjoy all 4 actors when they are on screen. Jeff is the funniest of them all, followed by Alex. I liked how showed used to have a nice ending that made you feel good. That does not happen anymore.

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I've seen the first 4 seasons and hopefully will see season 5 soon. I really enjoy the shows and I agree that back then they did have nice endings. I have some friends who joke about me liking my old sitcoms. I'll pick them over the sitcoms of today, anytime.

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I'm on disc 3 now and I think I just saw my favorite episode. It's called "The Chinese Horse". I don't want to give anything away, but it was well done and very funny, up to the end.

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Glad someone else appreciates how awesome "The Chinese Horse" is. It is definitely one of my favorite eps.

“Success is nothing without someone you love to share it with” –Brian to Tracy in Mahogany

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I finished season 5 last week. I agree that the Chinese Horse was a great episode. Any one have thoughts on the character Trisha? It really took me a while to warm up to her. Nothing against the actress though. I'm just so used to Jeff and Mary being the kids.

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