Parenthood "Just Like at Home"

I sure missed Parenthood during the break. The whole Julia/Joel situation is really stressing me out and I need to know what is going to happen. It is heartbreaking to watch Joel, Julia and the kids try to adjust to Joel moving out, and it's even harder because it seems so unnecessary. I totally understand why Joel is hurt and angry. He is justified in that, but I don't think he should give up so easily. It's obvious that he still loves Julia and she definitely doesn't want to give up. I hope that he can see past his hurt and anger soon and bring his family back together.

I love the Braverman siblings. I wish that I had three siblings that would drop everything and come hang out with me when I'm having a hard time, like Julia's did in this episode (not that my siblings aren't great). The family dynamic on Parenthood is what makes the show so great. They are all there for each other in a way that makes you wish you were part of it, but at the same time they aren't perfect. They have real life problems and flaws. This show is dramatic, funny, sad and happy all at once. It's fantastic. If you aren't watching it yet, you need to start! 

I tend to fixate on one storyline at a time, this season is Julia and Joel, last season it was Christina. But there are actually other things going on on the show. Sarah is starting to move on with a guy who seems really great, but then there's Hank, Drew finally confronted Amy about her hiding out in his dorm, Crosby is trying to understand Camille and Zeek deciding to put their house on the market and Adam and Christina are finally taking some time to themselves after a very difficult year. 

-Chelsea