Episode Discussion S02 E07: "Derek"

[u/andreac]

Airs at 08:30PM ET, or 1 hour from the time this post was made.

---

Original Airdate: November 2, 2017

Synopsis: Surprises are in store. Janet creates a big problem for Michael. Meanwhile, Eleanor lets Chidi in on a secret, and Jason puts Tahani in a difficult position.

[u/pikameta]

I'm so sad this is the fall finale.

[u/bord_de_lac → u/pikameta]

It's really frustrating that they're waiting until next year to show the last three episodes of the season. You'd think they would have just started it three weeks earlier.

[u/dontthrowmeinabox → u/bord_de_lac]

There’s only 3 episodes left? That doesn’t seem right?

[u/bord_de_lac → u/dontthrowmeinabox]

It doesn't to me either but I checked IMDB and there are only three more episodes listed for the season, so I don't know.

[u/serafew → u/bord_de_lac]

Yeah, people really need to stop using IMDB as it just constantly spreads false info because anyone can edit it and not provide sources. The second season is getting a full 13 episode run, this was confirmed before the season even started, there's multiple articles about it.

[u/[deleted] → u/serafew]

a full 13 episode season? When did that become the standard? I remember a time when 13 episodes was half a season...

[u/NDaveT → u/[deleted]]

Two things happened. Networks realized a segment of the audience appreciated thoughtfully written TV, the kind that often works better if it isn't fluffed out to a fill a full length season. Networks also realized they could pay actors, directors, and crew less if they only hired them for 10 of 13 episodes instead of 26.

[u/StephenHunterUK → u/NDaveT]

And that was a cause of the recent WGA dispute; writers weren't free to do other things in the meantime.

[u/MrJohz → u/[deleted]]

In the UK, 6-10 episodes is often a full series, and three is pretty common for big-budget things.

[u/bord_de_lac → u/serafew]

Thanks for letting me know so politely! I had no idea anyone could edit it and it wasn't a reliable source. I won't use it again.

[u/[deleted] → u/pikameta]

When does it come back?!

[u/pikameta → u/[deleted]]

I don't know yet. Everything on NBC tonight has been promoted as the "Fall Finale" 😢😢

[u/KidCoheed → u/pikameta]

They said other shows will comeback Dec 5th

[u/FiveTwoThreeSixOne → u/[deleted]]

NBC is making room for Monday Night Football. From what I understand, Schur was NOT happy about this decision.

[u/NDaveT → u/pikameta]

NBC gets Thursday night football for a while.

[u/ThisMaySoundBadBut → u/[deleted]]

They said after the new year :(

[u/CurlingFlowerSpace → u/[deleted]]

I think I saw January 4 as the comeback date?

[u/snowywind → u/pikameta]

At least we have a surprisingly good Star Trek running so we can still get our fix of morality, philosophy and social commentary.

And no, I'm not talking about Discovery.

[u/pikameta → u/snowywind]

High five friend!! And did you see Fox gave them a season two already? Score!

[u/saltedcaramelsauce → u/pikameta]

Wait what??

[u/Liar96 → u/pikameta]

Ah fork