I know this isn't everyone's cup of tea, but these Anita/Vernon/Leslie scenes are cracking me up. I love it so much, especially when Leslie called him 'Vern' and he was like uh, no, call me by my real name or Senator haha. She's always giving people nicknames and I love it.

original release date: Thursday, February 19, 2026 | writers: Jamey Giddens, Cheryl L. Davis | director: Sonia Blangiardo-Goins

Thoughts:

• Regardless of the chemotherapy, that speciality menu at the country club just does not sound appetising. My stomach bubbled just hearing what was being made.

• Tomas meeting with Lynette? I wonder what he is trying to accomplish. Sneaky, sneaky, sir.

• Colour me surprised that Naomi showed up at the hotel room to check in on Hayley. Any feelings she may be feeling will be gone once the truth absolutely comes out.

• Dana really needs to back off of Anita and Vernon; the Articulettes are not going to be interested in connecting with her regardless of the prize package she may have won, and this is really not helping Anita's stress level.

• I am still not buying Elon's honest support of Jacob being part of this latest investigation; it does feel as if he is setting his son up. I cannot and will not shake that feeling in my intuitive gut.

• Oh, the way I would be dragging Dana from my table for her attitude and the poor manner in which she is handling herself.

• Looks like Randy is about to put his plan into motion... at Uptown of all places. Let's be smarter about meeting places.

• Dana? Sensitive? If she is sensitive, then I am a heterosexual. And not her virginity story causing both Anita and Vernon to immediately lose their appetite.

• Moving out? I know Jacob is likely trying to protect Naomi from the mess he is about to get mixed up in but it does worry me.

• Lynette is shaken by Randy's words. Oh, girlfriend was not thinking properly about this.

Notes:

• I knew today would be a writer² day. I could just tell from those opening scenes. Their worst breakdown writer. CUT THEM and hire someone more capable, please!

• For career con artists that Hayley, Lynette, and Randy claim to be, their continued public meetings are becoming a bit much. You would think they would understand how problematic and attention-drawing those can be.

• The re-dressing of the Hawthorne set is very nice; I would not be upset if the bedroom did not return and they kept the set the way it is now. Much more versatile.