Brothers & Sisters - 3x19 "Spring Broken" Episode Discussion

**Fortyseven** · 03-15-2009, 06:18 AM

Kevin and Justin take Tommy on a getaway to help him make a decision about his legal future.
Meanwhile, Kitty and Evan retreat to Nora's to get acquainted with her new half brother.

Writers: Sherri Cooper-Landsman and Brian Studler
Director: Coad

Promo // Promo Pics

Looks like this one has tons of fun & drinking!

And obviously some drama.

Happy watching!

**Katiegg108** · 03-15-2009, 01:22 PM

Look at those three guys

Can they do this surfing thing more often?

Can't wait for 10 pm!

**Fortyseven** · 03-15-2009, 02:11 PM

It's kind of sad this is probably their last time together before Tommy goes away.

~*bitterswt*~ · 03-15-2009, 08:13 PM

Good episode tonight!

~ I really liked Kitty getting to meet Ryan, and how they got into an intense political debate together. I'd like to see scenes with the two of them in future episodes!

~ Looks like there's more to Ryan's story, which is good, it'll make his character and associated storylines more interesting rather than having him simply be the New Walker.

~ I'm also liking the budding friendship between him and Rebecca. It's obvious the both of them could use a friend with what they're each going through right now. Echoing last week's thoughts again, I'd really like for this to remain a friendship and not instantly jump into a romantic involvement.

~ Yay for Justin getting his med school plans into gear. I think that's a great step for him to take next.

~ LOL, I loved how he had the frat guys chasing after him and how Tommy decided to step up for his younger brother and deal with them for him. Although, he did get beat up for it.

~ I had a feeling Tommy would end up running away before their Baha trip ended so his note and disapearance wasn't really a surprise.

Looking forward to next week's ep!

SaraSidleStokes · 03-15-2009, 11:25 PM

I too saw Tommy running coming so that wasnt all that suprising,I'm glad that Justin his moving on with his life but I do hope he can patch things up with Rebecca and I like the Ryan and Rebecca friendship I just hope they dont take it romantically

**ice_ice_baby** · 03-16-2009, 07:17 AM

This was a very good episode

Tommy and Justin living with Sarah is just too funny

Especially when they're both using her phones. And Sarah's visit to Kevin forcing him and Scotty to decide to start scheduling sex was both funny and a little sad.

Loved the brothers going on a last trip together. And it was soooooo funny how they thought that they would be there alone on the beach and it's the Spring Break spot when they get there

And, yeah, I saw the whole Tommy disappearing thing coming too. But when he left the room to fight the guys who were after Justin, I assumed he wouldn't come back from that, using that time to escape. But the way Tommy was talking to them on the beach that night really did sound like a "last conversation" to me.

Loved that Kitty (and Evan) finally met Ryan. Loved the political debate between Kitty and Ryan. I really hope we see more of that in episodes to come

And I'm glad that for the most part, this whole Ryan storyline seems to be as different from the Rebecca's a Walker storyline as it possibly can

Now, I know I may not be very popular here after saying this, but it's my opinion. I really like Justin and Rebecca together (and hope they end up together), but I'm not too upset about them being broken up. And I really like Ryan and Rebecca's friendship. He really needs someone like her at this time, since she went through the whole being a Walker sibling thing. And (here's where you're all gonna hate me) I think they'd be good together as a couple, if they decide to get together.

*hides*

The promo looked really interesting. I can't wait for next week's episode!

**Katiegg108** · 03-16-2009, 06:36 PM

Glad that everyone liked the episode

I haven't gotten to watch it yet... hopefully tomorrow!

SaraSidleStokes · 03-16-2009, 06:50 PM

Julie I Dont think anyone will condemn you for having your own opinion after all I think you're totally entitled

its like for me I think alot of people might be mad at me for saying this But I can not STAND Tommy and I really do think he is getting what he deserves *shrugs*

~*bitterswt*~ · 03-16-2009, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by ice_ice_baby (View Post)

Now, I know I may not be very popular here after saying this, but it's my opinion. I really like Justin and Rebecca together (and hope they end up together), but I'm not too upset about them being broken up. And I really like Ryan and Rebecca's friendship. He really needs someone like her at this time, since she went through the whole being a Walker sibling thing. And (here's where you're all gonna hate me) I think they'd be good together as a couple, if they decide to get together.

*hides*

I'm sorta with you on that, Julie. I am not very upset at the thought of Rebecca and Justin breaking up [although not permenantly], rather, just taking a break apart might be a good thing. That way, Justin can get to explore his own self and med school ambitions seperately from Rebecca. I feel like his character went from Iraq to rehab and bounced directly to Rebecca without really giving him much room to discover himself after becoming sober.

As for Ryan and Rebecca, can't deny that they have good chemistry together and I can see them working well as a romantic pairing. It's just not something that I'd want to see the writers do right away with the two of them.

**Fortyseven** · 03-17-2009, 04:42 AM

I'll finally watch it tonight! Can't wait!

own worst enemy · 03-17-2009, 05:35 PM

It was a little bittersweet for Justin/Kevin/Tommy to go away together. Because that's probably the last time the three of them will do that, on this show.

But, it was memorable. Love that the shot guy had a thing for Kevin

And the appointment sex!

As for Kitty/Robert, I'm actually glad Sarah confronted Robert, because it was more of a warning. And she was being very clinical/detached from him.

Not lovin' the recent Ryan twist, and it's beyond obvious he's going to make a move on Rebecca next week.

Well, that didn't take long.

**Fortyseven** · 03-17-2009, 06:20 PM

Yeah,l I think they're definitely moving way too fast with Ryan/Rebecca (as they did last season with J/R) but I loved everything else. The appointment sex was hilarious.

The Ryan/Kitty bonding over politics scene was quite nice. The guys at the spring break were entertaining.

JLarah · 03-22-2009, 07:01 AM

I think Ryan/Rebecca bonding is way too force. And I know I'm the only one who thinks this but Ryan is coming off as kinda creepy, especially when he's with Rebecca. This concern over his mother probably having committed suicide is too forced... at least the way it was done. Too emo and soap opera-ish. I did not care for J/R, when it's Justin who I absolutely love.. so with R/R my care level is really non existent.

I loved Kitty in this episode. Calista rocked it. Her tiredness and detachment from Robert is really realistic and I love how it was written. I love Sarah for going to talk to Robert and warn him, especially because everything she said was exactly what I was thinking. Kitty argues and fights when she cares, when she stops doing it is because she stopped caring. And I think everything was really well written. Since Kitty's behavior, to Nora's concern, to Sarah's help, to Kitty having a enthusiastic debate with Ryan, to Robert, finally, realizing that Kitty is pulling away from him and he has to do something.

I really liked the last scene with 3 brothers by the bonfire. And I liked what Tommy said, I liked seeing him realize they were right and what he did was wrong. It did seem like a good bye though. I'm sad he ran away. I don't like him, but he's a Walker and anything he does will affect the other Walker who I love, so I'd rather he had taken the plead and went to jail for a while, after realizing what he did was wrong. It would be a good way to get rid of Tommy without completely destroying his character.

All and all, I loved this episode! I preferred this one over last week's. I loved the lunch scene with Nora, Sarah, Kitty and Ryan and the sex appointment! Great comic releafs.