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Summary Instead of getting back on the road, Robin agrees to marry the southern gentleman Dr. Rob and his Russian bride but soon realizes that something is very, very, very, very wrong. Our Take The season’s low point so far:…

Summary While the kids recover from acute food poisoning, the Parkers decide to get some rest at a southern B&B. They are treated to southern hospitality, southern customs and Russian vodka. Our Take A miss. The writing strains, the pacing…

Summary Back on the road, the Parkers begrudgingly stop to eat at a nauseatingly, culturally insensitive, roadside restaurant and dinner theater called Conquistadors. Our Take Weak by The Detour’s standards, subplot padding with a thin throughline.

Summary The Parkers are barely back on the road when Nate gets pulled over for driving under the influence. He’s completely sober but somehow there’s still some jail time involved. Our Take A miss. The writing strains, the pacing drags,…

Summary Having driven their van, ‘Blue Thunder’, into a ditch, it has to be repaired over night. The Parkers stay at a nearby motel, Swift Stay Suites. What could possibly go right? Our Take Weak by The Detour’s standards, subplot…

Summary Nate, Robin and the kids are headed from Syracuse to Ft. Lauderdale in a janky mini van instead of flying. Between truckers, aggressive drivers and road side breakfast spots, nothing is really what it seems. Our Take Weak by…

Summary Shaak Ti takes a final option stand against Grievous’ MagnaGuards. Anakin must destroy the power generator enslaving the Nelvaans, while Mace Windu hurries to face Grievous as the Battle of Coruscant begins. Our Take A standout hour, the kind…

Summary Shaak Ti leads the fight to keep Supreme Chancellor Palpatine out of General Grievous’ claws. Meanwhile, Anakin finds a hidden laboratory where the Techno Union is conducting experiments on Nelvaan warriors. Our Take A standout hour, the kind of…

Summary Coruscant is attacked by Separatist forces. Mace Windu takes to the air while Yoda rides his Kybuck to defend the city. Meanwhile, Saesee Tinn leads his troops into battle just above the planet’s atmosphere. On Nelvaan, Obi-Wan volunteers Anakin…

Summary After a successful run of missions with Obi-Wan, Anakin spends a night with Padmé on Naboo before being dispatched to Nelvaan to locate General Grievous. Our Take A standout hour, the kind of episode that justifies the whole series.…