For me after the first 10 eps of S12 were pretty solid, I was more interested in and entertained by the Sumner Group drama, Paige vs Linda, Nick & Anne shenanigans, Frank and the two-timing teacher than I was about the core four although I did like Mac & Jason. The S12 finale was a bit weird as I’ve read the Lechowicks had real no involvement and already out the door when James Stanley wrote that mess. It’s been said Romano may have already started as Stanley also wrote episode 2 of S13.
Interesting that both Knots and L.A. Law aired high profile milestone episodes in the spring of ‘91 (300th for Knots had Gary & Val remarry, 100th for L.A. Law had Rosalind plummet to her death in an elevator shaft) and both shows would end up taking a serious creative downturn right after. Knots was lucky that the damage was salvaged and the show at least ended on a satisfactory note; NBC abruptly canned L.A. Law just as the show was undergoing its FIFTH revamp in 3 seasons.
Interesting. I wonder if it airing on Mother’s Day had anything to do with the lower ratings? I actually do like this episode as @Khan pointed out this was Harry’s last appearance with “That’s all she wrote!” as I’ve read it was written as a possible series finale. I guess the bookend eps had also taken a bit of a toll? I really like Dennis Stanton and he is one of my favorite MSW recurring characters along with Harry and Michael Hagarty, but I will say his excess number of bookend eps in Season 7 kind of felt like a spinoff series occurring on the main show.
Thanks as well @JAS0N47 !!!
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