What I’m Watching: Somebody Somewhere (Season Finale)

Somebody Somewhere: Season 1, Episode 7 “Mrs. Diddles” (B+)

I really like when Sam gets to be seen being great at something, as was the case with Tricia noticing her natural sales techniques at the start of the episode. It was great to see Sam try so hard to help Joel find a new church that he liked, and to watch him literally look up to get a feel when he wasn’t so focused on the very hot priest. After Sam accidentally mentioned to Coop that little tidbit about Charity and Rick that he didn’t know, Charity wasn’t having any more of this blackmail, and that presented an absolutely fabulous opportunity for Joel to channel his bible knowledge and help create a compromise situation, one that came just before they were awarded the prize they had worked so hard to win. I’m not sure what to take from Tricia going to visit Coop, and fortunately that’s something that we’ll probably get to see more of in season two. This was also a fun showcase for Fred, who came by to see Ed and then sponsored a wild night that started with poker and drugs and ended with Sam playing a truly heartfelt song for Joel that made him just want to stay in the moment. Mary Jo’s decision to come home because she knew they couldn’t afford her staying in rehab was a nice moment, one that showed the resilient nature of her marriage to Ed. I’ll be thrilled when this show returns for season two, and until then, can we work on getting Bridget Everett and Jeff Hiller Emmy nominations?

Season grade: A-
Season MVP: Bridget Everett as Sam and Jeff Hiller as Joel