Another fun season for MAY, with plenty of humor and more digging in Paul and Jamie’s past. In this season we see more of Paul’s parents, in particular the episode about their sports store, which matured Ira’s character in subsequent episodes. We also see a crazy Thanks Giving dinner with both families, that really made me nervous.

A historical episode is the blackout episode, which was not only hilarious by itself, but it spawned other episodes in other TV series (Friends). The episode about Murray’s TV career showed us once and for all that Murray is more than he lets us think.

Notable guest stars were Eric Stolz, in the role of Alan, Jamie’s ex-boyfriend. Those episodes really showed how obsessive Jamie is. She’s not the typical charming character in TV, she can really be annoying as well as charming. But that’s why we love women… I also loved the comic reference.

Cindy Lauper also returns as Marianne, but Ira seems to be free from her influence, and have a good relationship with Suzanne.

I think the writing was very good, particularly in the episode about Paul’s birthdays. The structure of that episode was so perfect, first going back in time, then forward but picking up the previous thread.

The episode I enjoyed the most was when Paul was home alone without Jamie. I have to say I feel that way when my wife is not home. Maybe not as exaggerated as Paul (it is a TV show!), but I can understand him perfectly.

The emotional/endearing episodes were two double episodes. One was about the 3 months leading to Paul and Jamie’s wedding. Great episode, full of fun but also emotions. I loved when Jamie comes in the apartment and says: “Bite me!”.

The other double episode is the finale, which felt a little bit bittersweet. The first part was funny as usual, with Jamie and Paul not knowing what to buy for their anniversary. But the second episode is basically an alternate universe, a what if Paul and Jamie didn’t meet. I guess I liked these characters so much that seeing them separated, not even remembering their selves, made me uneasy. I probably was projecting my own marriage, thinking what would have happened if I didn’t meet my wife.

Another fun season that didn’t deliver on the baby promise. I am sure next season will be it.

Rating: 3 Stars