#sunny 15x02

[hethey-charliekelly]

i’m certainly not the first to say this but by god. the first two episodes of s16 blew me away. like … i really liked season 15 but there is a very clear winner between 15x01/15x02 and what we saw last night. almost undoubtedly.

again, not the first person to say this but i really do think the podcast has helped tremendously. even though they’ve all rewatched the show here and there, i seriously doubt that rcg had long, extended, really in depth conversations about the early seasons. not only that, but they get to do it together. they get a space to discuss with each other what they like and don’t like about their show. and i think it reflects in this season.

in my opinion, season 13 and 14 (save for a few episodes) really just lost the plot. this also applies to season 15, but to a lesser extent. i think everyone on the show got so caught up in the grandiosity of the later seasons that they kept trying to make their episodes bigger and broader and so much of it just fell flat. they lost the heart of the characters and their show in the bigness of it all, and i think with season 16 they’re returning to basics.

so… just thanks to the pod for existing, i guess. i think these critical discussions about the heart of the show by rcg, fostered by meg who has nothing but love and reverence for the show, have made season 16 seem to be an homage to everything we love about sunny. hoping and praying that the rest of the season holds up to it.

[cosmoseinfeld]

it's still sending me how they had DENNIS say "they weren't mistakes. they were violent sexual crimes." he knows right from wrong. he knows creepy behaviour and he doesn't condone it.

[dennislookingatmac]

[gubler-garbage]

[dammitcastiel]

it's always sunny and south park constantly get grouped together as like offensive shows that don't shy away from dark humour or whatever but the way the two shows handle their own history of racism and their own mistakes is so different and sooo telling of how rcg(+k) versus how matt & trey view themselves, their roles as writers/creators with large audiences, and what i guess the "goal" of their work is - and of the two shows, iasip is the one that feels insincere

like compare iasip's lethal weapon 7 episode (15x02) and south park's most recent episode "the big fix" (25x02): sunny was trying to say sorry but instead of actually just doing that, the characters were constantly saying shit to remind us that "hey look! we're woke now; we know what's not cool to say and what we said? That’s Not Cool" as if they hadn’t done blackface and yellowface literally a season ago lmao. literally the only good part of that ep was artemis

meanwhile south park just spent 20 incredibly self-aware/tongue in cheek minutes retconning a 25-year-old racist joke (the only black kid in the class was named Token Black but sike! his name was actually Tolkien this entire goddamn time!) by straight up “gaslighting” the audience like "well fucking duh. obviously that was racist that we wrote that but consider this: what if that's actually your fault because it's youuuu who's racist. check and mate. fuck you, you racist piece of shit!" and it works soo much better than sunny’s clearly reluctant apology or whatever the hell that was

[heartlandians]

Season 15 Spoilers Masterlist (episode by episode)

Production office opened May 10, 2021 Shot between June 7 - September 21, 2021 / September 22, 2021 Season 15 premieres October 17, 2021

The Bartlett-Fleming family has learned a hard lesson: life is short and you have to live each day to the fullest. In season 15 of HEARTLAND, they will put what they learned into practice. Last season, Amy said goodbye to the past. This season, she embraces the future - raising her daughter, working with the horses who continue to heal her, branching out into a new phase of her life and profession. She is moving forward and feels determined to leave a legacy. In fact, Jack, Lisa, Lou and Tim have all decided that now is not the time to pull back, but to ramp up, to create new dreams and fulfill old ones. And, as they always do, the family will pull together to help each other… and will ultimately end up stronger than ever.

OBVIOUSLY THERE ARE SPOILERS UNDER THE CUT, SO YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED! I will update this post with all the new info we get.

PROMO SHOTS | CHARACTER BIOS | SEASON 15 TAG | EPISODE GUIDE | TRAILER

15x01 - Moving Toward the Light

Amy must help a skeptical performer, and her pair of matched liberty horses work together again. Jack unexpectedly buys Mitch's herd of cattle. Tim returns from his trip with a surprise for everyone.

Written by: Heather Conkie Directed by: Pierre Tremblay Filmed between: June 7 - 25, 2021 Airs: October 17, 2021

Characters: Amy, Jack, Lou, Lyndy, Tim, Lisa, Jessica. Guest stars: Sarah Booth (Sylvie Fauchard), Caitlynne Medrek (Miss Clarissa). Animals: dog: Remi, horse: Shadow, Buddy, Zeus, Juniper. Plot points: drone shots, Amy and Lyndy by the river with Shadow, stunt work with Jack (cattle involved), Lyndy riding, Lou in the kitchen, the ranch (scenes with Amy, Lou and Jack), liberty training / Dark Horse (Amy, Lyndy, Jessica and Tim watching a performance), dinner outside at the ranch (at least Lisa, Tim and Jessica involved), Amy riding Shadow with Lyndy, scene with Amy and Lyndy by the porch late at night.

Music: - Chance Peña x VANYO - "Find My Way"

Extras: - Liberty Work on Heartland

Preview | First minutes | 15x01 tag | Stills | Screencaps

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15x02 - Runaway

A wild stallion escapes from Sam’s ranch during a burglary and Amy will stop at nothing to find him. Lisa’s latest business investment is at risk. Tim and Jessica adjust to life back at Heartland.

Written by: Mark Haroun Directed by: Ken Filewych Filmed between: June 7 - 25, 2021 Airs: October 24, 2021

Characters: Amy, Jack, Lou, Lyndy, Lisa, Tim, Jessica, Sam, Caleb, Rick, Katie, Parker, Scott. Guest stars: Dave Trimble (Dave Chalmers), Christopher Clare (Driver). Animals: horse: black stallion, Shadow. Plot points: Fairfield (Jack and Lisa having champagne and grapes), scenes with Tim and Caleb at the rodeo grounds, Lou and Amy at the Dude Ranch, Lou driving her car with Amy, Maggie’s (Lou, Lyndy, Parker, Katie), Lou and Rick at work, scenes with Lisa, Parker and Lyndy at the house.

Music: - Chloe Collins - "This Little Town" - Alan Doyle - "Into the Arms of Home"

Extras:

Preview | First minutes | 15x02 tag | Stills | Screencaps     

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15x03 - Bad Moon Rising

When Amy works with the youth at Cooper's horse therapy centre, she is surprised to discover a teen with an inherent gift for horses. Meanwhile, Lou gets pressured by some of Hudson's "pillars of the community" to close Cooper's centre down over a rash of recent burglaries, and Lisa has Jack install a security system with Parker's "help".

Written by: Ken Craw Directed by: Chris Potter Filmed between: June 28 - July 15, 2021 Airs: October 31, 2021

Characters: Amy, Lyndy, Jack, Lou, Lisa, Parker, Cooper, Clint, Rick, Paula. Guest stars:  Drew Davis (Logan), Dylan Poyser (Mac), Jenny Steele (Mrs. Fitzroy), Emma Duke (Sunny). Animals: horse: Spartan, Challenge. Dog: Remi. Plot points: Cooper at Lou’s mayor office, Cooper’s ranch, the wild herd, Jack with Parker and Lyndy by the barn, fundraiser, break-in at Heartland.

Music: - Bill Anschell - "A Passing Thought"

Extras:

Preview | First minutes | 15x03 tag | Stills | Screencaps * * * *

15x04 - Sins of a Father

After a break-in at Heartland, unwelcome memories of his father flood Jack, Amy and Logan work with a wild horse, and Tim and Parker form an unlikely duo to find the stolen goods.

Written by: Alexandra Clarke Directed by: Chris Potter Filmed between: June 28 - July 15, 2021 Airs: November 7, 2021

Characters: Amy, Lyndy, Jack, Lou, Lisa, Katie, Tim, Parker, Rick, Clint, Cooper. Guest stars: Shea Johnston (Younger Jack), Kyle Mac (Jefferson Bartlett), Drew Davis (Logan), Rhys McQuarrie (Child Jack), Jerry Baas (Janitor), Jeremy Taguchi (Police Officer), John Robert Warkentin (Shop Owner). Animals: horse: Mickey. Plot points: the bathroom, something under the bed, scene in the bathroom.

Music: (no music outside the theme in this episode)

Extras:

Preview | First minutes | 15x04 tag | Stills | Screencaps

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15x05 - Blood and Water

Amy and Shadow find themselves in jeopardy on a cattle drive. Lou feels overlooked when the issue of Heartland Beef's succession plan is raised. Parker and Katie babysit Lyndy and things go awry.

Written by: Ken Craw Directed by: Kristin Lehman Filmed between: July 16 - August 6, 2021 Airs: November 14, 2021

Characters: Amy, Lyndy, Jack, Lou, Peter, Lisa, Katie, Parker, Fred. Guest stars: - Animals: horse: Shadow, Harley, Buddy, Champ, Boots. Plot points: cattle drive (Amy, Lou, Jessica, Tim, Jack, Fred), Lou saves Fred from river, dinner at the woods, Lou and Peter get back together, scenes with Amy (wearing chaps) and Jack.

Music: - Sam Outlaw - "Tenderheart"

Extras: - The Cattle Drive

Preview | First minutes | 15x05 tag | Stills | Screencaps

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15x06 - Happy Ever After

Tim and Jessica’s attempt to throw a “small party” snowballs. Lou struggles to hide a revived past relationship from the family. Amy and Logan continue to work with the wild horse.

Written by: Heather Conkie and Alexandra Clarke Directed by: Kristin Lehman Filmed between: July 16 - August 6, 2021 Airs: November 21, 2021

Characters: Amy, Lyndy, Jack, Lou, Tim, Jessica, Caleb, Jade, Parker, Katie, Peter, Caleb. Guest stars: - Animals: horse: Mickey. Plot points: Tim and Jessica’s wedding party, Dude Ranch.

Music: - Royal Wood - "Make You Feel My Love" - Nathan Angelo - "Baby Not Yet" - Joe Marson - "Never Know Your Heart" - Shaun Johnston and Amber Marshall - "Together Today" - Michael Logen & Jennifer Hanson - "Here's To Hoping"

Extras: - The Wedding Song

Preview | First minutes | 15x06 tag | Stills | Screencaps

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15x07 - Bluebird

The man who shot Ty returns to Hudson and Amy and the rest of the family grapple with how to react. Jessica enlists Katie and Parker’s help to deal with a demanding Dude Ranch guest while Lou is away.

Written by: Mark Haroun Directed by: Michelle Morgan Filmed between: August 10 - August 30, 2021 Airs: November 27, 2021

Characters: Amy, Lyndy, Jack, Tim, Jessica, Rick, Katie, Parker. Guest stars: Scott Olynek (Grady), Gabrielle Rose (Gladys Adderly). Animals: - Plot points: Jessica in the loft, Jack and Tim meet Grady at the gas station/Tim hits him, flashback from 11x117 about the swing, Rick riding, Jessica taking pictures, Amy and Lyndy by the pond.

Music: - Mira Markus - "Uptown Love" - Amy Stroup - "Lean On"

Extras:

Preview | First minutes | 15x07 tag | Stills | Screencaps

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15x08 - Brand New Day

Hudson hosts a lumberjack competition and Amy must retrain a Clydesdale and his owner to compete in the draft horse race. Tim throws his hat in the ring. Lou tries to avoid a date with Fred Garland.

Written by: Ken Craw Directed by: Michelle Morgan Filmed between: August 10 - August 30, 2021 Airs: December 5, 2021

Characters: Amy, Lyndy, Jack, Lou, Tim, Caleb, Fred, Jessica. Guest stars: Robert Cormier (Finn Cotter), Sean Yves Lessard (Evan Garland), Duncan Fraser (Al Cotter), Zina Lee (server). Animals: horse: Spartan, Butch. Plot points: lumberjack competition (Caleb involved, Amy helping), horse pulling, Amy and Lou having dinner with two people in a bar, Amy in the barn office with herbs, scenes with Amy and Lou (picnic?)/conversation at the porch (deleted).

Music: - Matt Keating - "I'm So Happy (I Can't Stand It)" - Evan Olson - "Brass Swamp Blues" - Misisipi Mike - "Calling the Shots" - Rose Cousins - "We Will Find a Way"

Extras:

Preview | First minutes | 15x08 tag | Stills | Screencaps

* * * *

15x09 - The Long Game

Amy enters Spartan into an endurance race after realizing he’s not ready to retire, Jack is set on gentling an unbroke horse despite the danger, and Lou and Katie reveal hidden feelings while camping.

Written by: Mark Haroun Directed by: Gloria Kim Filmed between: August 31 - September 22, 2021 Airs: December 12, 2021

Characters: Amy, Lou, Jack, Katie, Scott, Caleb, Lisa, Tim. Guest stars: Drew Davis (Logan), Sean Yves Lessard (Evan Garland). Animals: horse: Spartan. Plot points: competition with Amy, Caleb and Evan, Lou and Katie go hiking,  scenes with Amy, Lou and Katie, Lou and Katie have a talk by a river.

Music: - Reuben and the Dark - "Rising"

Extras:

Preview | First minutes | 15x09 tag | Stills | Screencaps

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15x10 - Leaving a Legacy

Amy debates what to do when she receives money from an unexpected source. Lisa’s racing plans are in jeopardy after an accident. Tim worries when Jessica is hiding something. Lou makes a big decision.

Written by: Heather Conkie  Directed by: Dean Bennett Filmed between:  August 31 - September 22, 2021 Airs: December 19, 2021

Characters: Amy, Lou, Rick, Jessica, Jack, Lisa, Tim, Peter, Katie. Guest stars: Drew Davis (Logan), Jesse Vandewal (Chuck), Roel Suasin (Eddie), David Restrepo (Carlos).  Animals: horse: Shadow, Harley, Challenge, Platinum Bow. Plot points: Lisa getting into a limo, mayor office.

Music: - A+A - "There Goes My Heart" - Rose Cousins - "Begin Again"

Extras:

Preview | First minutes | 15x10 tag | Stills | Screencaps

[costanzian]

Yeah like has Megan Ganz written some horribly racist shit and the rest of the writers of the show signed off on it? Yeah. But the dudebros hating on her like "I blame Megan Ganz! She ruined the show!" are also like. Completely incorrect, because they hate on her for the wrong reasons. They just resent the fact that Sunny is hiring minority writers now (like 15x02 has a black woman as a co-writer and you bet dudebros will hate it) instead of valid criticisms for the show's depictions of bigotry.

yeah, they’re just gonna complain about how keyonnas ruining sunny even though she’s a really really talented writer, and their idea of a good show is one that’s just outwardly racist.

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I just watched It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia 15x02 "The Gang Makes Lethal Weapon 7"

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I just watched It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia 15x02 "The Gang Makes Lethal Weapon 7"

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I just watched It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia 15x02 "The Gang Makes Lethal Weapon 7"

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I just watched It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia 15x02 "The Gang Makes Lethal Weapon 7"

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I just watched It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia 15x02 "The Gang Makes Lethal Weapon 7"

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I just watched It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia 15x02 "The Gang Makes Lethal Weapon 7"

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I just watched It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia 15x02 "The Gang Makes Lethal Weapon 7"

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I just watched It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia 15x02 "The Gang Makes Lethal Weapon 7"