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In a recent episode of Fresh Off The Boat, Evan goes over to a white friend’s home for a family lunch, and is shocked to learn that the real use of a dishwasher is not to be used as a drying rack, but to actually wash dishes! When I posted this video clip on Facebook, this really resonated with a lot of my Asian American friends – since most of us could relate – some […] Continue »

Dr. Ken, Season 2, Episode 21: “Clark’s Big Surprise” Original airdate March 24, 2017. He’s a smooth operator Clark and Connor have invited all their friends to their vegan barbecue, intending to surprise everyone with a surprise wedding.  Somehow finding something better to do than go to a vegan barbecue, all the Welltopia people (plus the rest of the Park family) have other plans.  But then Ken finds out what’s going on, and in convincing […] Continue »

Dr. Ken, Season 2, Episode 20: “Ken and the CEO” Original airdate March 17, 2017. I told the truth and it saved one girl’s life The Welltopia CEO is in town to deliver his state of the company address, and to receive a physical examination from Ken.  Pat has applied for a promotion and asks Ken to put in a good word, but Ken learns that Pat’s probably going to be fired because of a recent […] Continue »

Fresh Off the Boat, Season 3, Episode 17: “The Flush” Original airdate March 15, 2017. Microsynopsis:  Jessica takes Honey, Emery, and Evan on a road trip to Georgia in order to save the handling charge on a new recliner for Grandma.  At first it seems everyone is having a great time, but the boys are secretly catering to their mother in order to keep her from becoming a Road Grump. Louis, learning only now that […] Continue »

Dr. Ken, Season 2, Episode 19: “Ken’s Professor” Original airdate March 10, 2017. Operator, Well Could You Help Me Place This Call? Ken’s attending physician from his residency, who was always really tough on Ken, comes in for an examination and picks up right where he left off all those years ago.  Damona and Pat address last episode’s impulsive kiss, and agree they should take things slowly–non-physically–and see if there’s potential for renewing their romantic […] Continue »

Fresh Off the Boat, Season 3, Episode 16: “Gabby Goose” Original airdate March 7, 2017. Microsynopsis:  Jessica and Louis have Honey and Marvin over for game night, but the games end abruptly when Jessica can’t handle being Louis’s partner for Charades.  With advice from Honey, Louis confronts Jessica about her being such a terrible loser.  Jessica is upset, not because of the criticism, but because Louis spoke of personal family issues with the neighbors.  This […] Continue »

Fresh Off the Boat, Season 3, Episode 15: “Living While Eddie” Original airdate March 1, 2017. Microsynopsis:  Emery is excited to learn that an informercial, hosted by his favorite infomercial host, is filming in Cattleman’s Ranch.  Louis is given a quick line, but he keeps screwing it up, thanks partially to Emery’s sabotaging Louis’s efforts. Jessica is called to the mall record store to pick up Eddie, who’s been nailed for shoplifting.  At first, Jessica […] Continue »

Dr. Ken, Season 2, Episode 18: “Allison Finds a Lump” Original airdate February 24, 2017. I Can’t Seem to Face Up to the Facts Allison finds a lump during a self-examination.  Ken and the Welltopia gang are super-supportive, but Allison has difficulty getting an appointment with a surgeon.  Dave has the lead in the school production of Peter Pan and is oblivious to his parents’ concerns, but Molly overhears her mother’s conversation on the phone.  Pat is […] Continue »

Fresh Off the Boat, Season 3, Episode 14: “The Gloves Are Off” Original airdate February 21, 2017. Microsynopsis:  Jessica unknowingly befriends Sarah (hellllooooo Heeaaatherrrrrrrr Lockleeeeeeear!), Marvin’s ex-wife and Nicole’s mom.  Honey is frustrated because Sarah hasn’t been doing her part in parenting Nicole responsibly.  Caught between friends, Jessica first attempts to bring Sarah and Honey together, but when that doesn’t work, she tries to get Sarah fired from her department store job, thinking she’s helping […] Continue »

Dr. Ken, Season 2, Episode 17: “Pat’s Rash” Original airdate February 17, 2017. So let’s talk about you. Pat has hives all over his face, and everyone in Welltopia is pretty sure they’re brought on by stress related to his relationship with Megan.  Dave has trouble finding common ground with his neighbor girlfriend and considers breaking up with her.  Allison and Clark try out a new yoga studio, neither one finding it a very pleasant […] Continue »

Last year, actor & activist George Takei was in a Taco Bell Super Bowl commercial. And in case you didn’t see the greatest Super Bowl comeback in NFL history, there were also commercials. And Takei appeared again in a Super Bowl commercial this year, but this time around, for Pizza Hut. Takei uses his signature phrase, “Oh My” to great humor. I’m not sure if I saw any other Asian Americans in the other Super […] Continue »

Fresh Off the Boat, Season 3, Episode 13: “Neighbors with Attitude” Original airdate February 14, 2017. Microsynopsis:  Jessica and Louis find an unwrapped, uneaten pastrami sandwich in their mailbox.  This causes Jessica some alarm, so she suggests the homeowners association form a neighborhood watch. This sounds great to Deirdre and the others, but the watch is formed without Jessica or her good ideas because Jessica is not a team player. Louis gives Jessica a crash […] Continue »