[valeposh]

Summary: Zeek decides to go on a road trip to visit his mother for her 86th birthday and the whole family tags along. However, the disaster bound trip doesn't prove as troublesome as the birthday girl.

Promo:

[Sophiejune]

I really enjoyed this episode.. a lot of togetherness and a lot of funny plus heart warming moments... I am not sure what I liked best... There really wasn't anything that I didn't like... even the Kristina and Max scenes were good. Oh and of course a Lauren Promo was great to end with...

[lgfan]

The promo for next week is the best EVER!!!!!

I liked this episode. Lots of funny!

[Shani313]

Aww good episode! Love it when the whole family is together!

Omg, poor Drew.. awkward situation indeed lol. Funny how Drew and Sarah shook hands after their little talk haha.

I think Kristina definitely made the right decision in sticking to her punishment for Max. It was nice seeing him actually learn from his consequence and behave really well afterwards.

I didn't want the episode to end.. (like always ) But soo looking forward to next episode! An all Sarah/Mark promo? It's a miracle.

[auntbee]

Really enjoyed this episode.

Find it hard to believe that NO ONE noticed a huge chair being removed from the back of the truck.

Wondered why Adam and Haddie didn't just ride with Sarah's family, but now I know.

The story explained a lot about Zeek's personality.

Loved the promo.

[RachelRambles]

Really loved this episode, everytime the whole family is together its awesome!

Felt so awkward for Drew at first then found that whole storyline hilarious lol

And i think that promo just killed me! Have they people at nbc been reading our hating on Adam/Kristina promos ahahahaha

[lancer1993]

Wondered why Adam and Haddie didn't just ride with Sarah's family, but now I know.

So Adam and Sarah in the front and 'their' 3 kids in the back

I liked the ep a lot, no real dull moments. Zeek has issues with his mom but it was nice they talked in the end, kinda funny how that happens on the show, ditto Max with Kristina. Haddie with Adam and Drew with Sarah.

Poor Drew, but given the size of guest room and how close the bed is too the door I have to wonder how much he really saw. Maybe Mark and Sarah were in the bathroom and he imagined far worse than he actually saw? It was a shame we didn't see his POV to judge for our selves It was nice he told Amber and then in turn Sarah covering her face in horror when told the news, cute how they shook hands but I did notice them close together in the last shot. I'm so glade my parents never had sex, ever

Good on Kristina putting her foot down and sticking to her guns (and Adam backing her, yes Zeek its not the 50s anymore) I think Max learnt his lesson even if in the end she caved and he got a free plane ride out of it. I do like that he cleaned his room and made dinner for them.

Other things, anyone else notice how tall Max is now. It's really apparent in that last scene next to Sarah (Haddie) and the much shorter Mae. How old is he on the show? Dax riding with Julia/Joel and annoying them with the music. Haddie and Adam talking about her leaving, but I'm sure she will be going to a college not far from home. Yeah the chair going missing, I mean how many eyes were at the table and they didn't see a thing! Different if a van pulled up and blocked the view.

Also not sure what to think of Grandma Blanch, seamed a big critical of Zeek and the family.

Now off to find the music now the funny 70s song

[Aurora Cormier]

An all Sarah/Mark promo? It's a miracle

OMG I KNOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[the_strawberry_girl]

Great episode. I think the strongest episodes are the ones with the big family scenes, like Thanksgiving, and the Halloween one last year.

The only thing I did not need to see was Adam going to the bathroom. He wasn't standing up, so you know what was implied. Nope, didn't need to see that.

Poor Drew. How awkward. Glad Sarah was able to talk to him about it.

[lancer1993]

Forgot to add, right after Drew told Amber about Sarah & Mark. She gets into the car complaining about her back. poor kids! and the look Amber shares with Drew is priceless!

Also loads of songs this week guys!
http://www.nbc.com/parenthood/music/

[Danke]

I enjoyed the episode, it´s good to have the Bravermans back. I liked the improvised bickering and one liners the most. Zeek´s emotional issues felt too heavy handed, though. I couldn´t feel sorry for him and thought the scenes between him and Kristina and then with his mom were too much. (I know people were crying during those scenes. What can I say, I´m a cynic)

Also didn´t like Kristina arriving at the end. It was unnecessary and I could do without the "everything came togehter at the end".

And why did it look like the Bravermans were watching a huge painting instead of a nice nature scenery at the end?lol

Poor Drew, I´m so glad my parents don´t have sex I thought the whole story was amusing. Loved Sarah´s horror face when she realized it.lol

And I liked Camille, too

[ForverLove]

I liked this ep. Loved Crosby explaining his gift haha!!

The Sarah scenes were so funny, watching Laurens facial expressions is always awesome!

[Danke]

I forgot to write that they cut the whole Zoe subplot from this episode.

[lancer1993]

Originally Posted by Danke (View Post) I forgot to write that they cut the whole Zoe subplot from this episode.

Oh yeah I forgot that.

Using spoiler tags just in case it comes up next week...

Spoiler:

Apparently Zoe was staying with the Graham's (no not Lauren) after her break up with her boyfriend before Christmas.

The Sarah scenes were so funny, watching Laurens facial expressions is always awesome!

Watched that moment a bunch of times, and Amber teasing her. Also the bit where she gets in the car complaining about her sore back... Mr Cyr you stud

ETA - 'Parenthood' Recap: "Road Trip" | Ology

[Kizzy81]

Doesn't matter how old you're, 16 or 60, you should NEVER EVER have to witness your parents (or in Drew's case Mom) having sex! I know Sarah was right in saying to him you're here for that very reason, but still NO NO!! I think I nearly did many many years ago, but I was very young, and have since blocked that memory out! Until today! Lol

Anyway back to 'The Road trip'. I thought this was an awesome episode. Aside from episodes that are completely Sarah based. The Bravermans hanging out together, are my all time favourites. They're one of the reasons that I started watching this show. I was a Braverman fan long before a Lauren/Sarah fan. I love the interaction when they're altogether. It's like watching a real family. Fun and moving all at the same time! Am not used to seeing that side of Zeek's character. He usually acts so taugh! Loved how they went from car to car, showing everyone at play. Julia telling Sidney, Jabor and CROSBY to be quite! And the walkie talkie part, that was fun to watch. Something my family would do!

This episode may have been all about Zeek but one person stole the show, and that was Sarah, her line, 'My back is killing me', was so perfectly timed. Drew's face was priceless! Ahhh Poor Kid!

Anyone else have a 'Bad Santa' flashback (minus the actual visual, and dirty words) when Drew walked in on his Mom and Mark? I had to cover my ears! Hehe

and next weeks promo, OMG, all about Sarah! YAY!! Am starting to like to promo guys again! Maybe they're listening actually listening to our converations! Role of Tuesday!!!!!