Did Cougar Town jump the shark?

“I forgot how smooth your teeth are.” – Laurie to Smith
“I’m glad you’re home too, Son, forgive me if I don’t eat your face.” – Smith’s dad
“I’m sorry, I have a rule that every kiss must last at least three seconds. It’s what the Obamas do.” – Laurie

This entire episode of Cougar Town could have been one long quotes post. I fail to understand why there are people out there (yes, Dad and Andrew, I’m talking to you!) who don’t see the humor in this side-splitting show. But this post isn’t about the completely hilarious midnight cowboy dance-a-thons at Andy’s house, nor is it about Barry Bostwick’s comedic perfection as Smith’s dad.

What I’m wondering is this: Did Cougar Town jump the shark this week? Clearly, Jules and Grayson have just taken the next step — a big step — in their relationship. I’m really torn about this because all season long they have hinted that they might be each other’s “ones” but that it would be later, much later, because neither of them were ready at this point. I could live with that, because I’m a big fan of the sexual tension and not so much of the Dave and Maddie syndrome.

So I’m not sure why Jules and Grayson had to give in to temptation so soon, as we hopefully have several more seasons of Cougar Town ahead of us. That said, I’m sure they can get out of this one with style and humor. After all, isn’t this the show that has had Jules and Bobby hop in the sack post-divorce? Remember when Grayson and Laurie slept together? Awkward, to say the least, but Cougar Town has managed to hand us this group of incestuous friends and not mess with their chemistry no matter what pairings should occur.

I’m sure there are lots more Scott Foleys and Sheryl Crows in Jules’s and Grayson’s future, and I have complete faith in the writing team to hand us the best storyline possible. C’mon, Cougar Town — show us what you’ve got.

Clacked by Debbie McDuffee
on Apr 30, 2010 @ 17:00 EST5EDT