What were the writers doing that whole time between the first part of season 3 and the second? The show really isn't itself. But it seems kind of obvious what must happen. Vince does Amanda. There's still sexual tension. Ari delivers Medellin. Vince goes back to Ari. Lloyd has been great, Amanda hasn't.

I was just thinking before it happened about how I missed the 'old' Ari. I didn't really notice how soft Vince and Eric had become.

The Amanda thing had been set-up earlier when she was talking about her divorce. Then at the beginning of this episode she's in her underwear so that we all think she's hot.

It's not that great. It never has been. It has it's moments--the great monologues, the great one-liners, but it's never been that solid on plot or whatever.

In general, non-comparable terms, it's not that great of a show. But there's so few outstanding shows, that Entourage has earned can't-miss status.

Also, it's especially relevant that the greatest moments in the series, have been related to Ari. His speech in this episode to his wife and therapist couldn't have been any better. It reminded me of the best part of the series, when he was screaming in the parking garage.

But the fact remains, few episodes have lived up the anticipation that I have for it. It's fun to watch, but usually not that fulfilling.

You made your point so convincingly, that I believe that I am, in fact, retarded. I will now proceed to go blow myself, as clearly that will not be pleasant.