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Here and Now – Episode Summaries

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Broadway World has posted summaries for the final three episodes of this season of Here and Now. I’ve put mentions of Tim’s character in bold. There’s no mention of his character in episode 8, but as we saw in last week’s previews, he’s definitely there!

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Episode #8: “Yes”

Airdate: Sunday, April 1 (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET/PT)

Rebuffed by Ramon (Daniel Zovatto), Farid (Peter Macdissi) finds his growing obsessions disrupting his career and his marriage. After Audrey (Holly Hunter) turns the tables on her husband, Greg (Tim Robbins), he makes a vivid point about life’s meaning during a lecture. Ramon and Duc (Raymond Lee) turn to Carmen (Fernanda Andrade) for clarity during difficult times. Ashley (Jerrika Hinton) is unsettled by a boutique interloper. Kristen (Sosie Bacon) and Navid (Marwan Salama) plot their revenge on Madison (Madeline Bertani) and her pals.

Written by Nancy Oliver; directed by Janicza Bravo.

Episode #9: “Dream Logic”

Airdate: Sunday, April 8 (9:00-10:00 p.m.)

Greg (Tim Robbins) and Audrey (Holly Hunter) uncover unpleasant truths about Ramon’s (Daniel Zovatto) adoption. Kristen (Sosie Bacon) and Navid (Marwan Salama) embrace their rare connection, but pay a price. Audrey has second thoughts about Steve (Tim DeKay) after his true intentions are exposed. Ashley (Jerrika Hinton) considers a lucrative business offer as the chasm between her, Malcolm (Joe Williamson) and Hailey (Avynn Crowder-Jones) widens. The family celebrates a landmark birthday with cold pizza and honesty.

Written by Charles Yu; directed by Minkie Spiro.

Episode #10: “It’s Here” (season finale)

Airdate: Sunday, April 15 (9:00-10:00 p.m.)

Ramon (Daniel Zovatto) goes missing after a disturbing family incident. Audrey (Holly Hunter) clashes with Steve (Tim DeKay) during and after a morning talk show. Ashley (Jerrika Hinton) and Malcolm (Joe Williamson) weigh the pros and cons of a corporate future. Farid’s (Peter Macdissi) guilt drives him to extremes, damaging his family ties. Greg (Tim Robbins) gets enlightenment during a visit with Audrey’s brother, Ike (Ted Levine). A cataclysmic event shakes the family to its core.

Written by Alan Ball; directed by Jeremy Podeswa.

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These sound really interesting, and the last one in particular makes it sound like maybe they’re setting up for a second season. So far, there’s been no news about a renewal, but we’ll keep you posted!

Here and Now 1×07 Reaction Post

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Wow! Okay, so we got to see quite a bit more of Steven this week and some great interactions with Audrey. Seems like things are progressing nicely on the business front, and only slightly more slowly on the personal front.

So what did you think? Let us know in the comments below!

Expect spoilers for the episode – so if you haven’t seen the episode yet and don’t want to be spoiled, you should avoid reading the comments on this post until you’ve watched it.

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Here and Now 1×06 Reaction Post

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We got to see a little bit more of Steven Benjamin and Audrey Bayer this week, including even more foreshadowing. Even though we already know where it’s going, I still love seeing it develop! Hoping for more than two scenes next week, although with so many other storylines going on, that may be a bit much to ask. 😉 (Unrelated sidenote: I was excited to see that Tim is working in Vancouver again!)

So, what did you think of this week’s episode? Let us know in the comments – and feel free to comment on other storylines as well!

Expect spoilers for the episode – so if you haven’t seen the episode yet and don’t want to be spoiled, you should avoid reading the comments on this post until you’ve watched it.

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Here and Now 1×05 Reaction Post

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Wow! What did you think of our introduction to Steven Benjamin in tonight’s episode of Here and Now? I really enjoyed what we’ve seen so far – and I have to admit to fangirling a bit over the photo of Steven with the Obamas! <3 The rest of the episode was great as well. I’m loving the friendship between Kristen and Navid, and that last scene between Greg and Audrey was so powerful.

So what did you think? How are you all liking the show so far? Leave your thoughts below!

Expect spoilers for the episode – so if you haven’t seen the episode yet and don’t want to be spoiled, you should avoid reading the comments on this post until you’ve watched it.

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Here and Now Update

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Thanks to Broadway World, we finally have episode synopses for Tim’s first two episodes of the HBO series, Here and Now.

Tim appears in the final six episodes of the season, with his first one airing on March 11. Here are the synopses for his first two episodes!

Episode 5: “From Sun Up to Sun Down”

Debut date: Sunday, March 11 at 9 pm

Farid (Peter Macdissi) has trouble separating professional and personal perspectives after Ramon’s (Daniel Zovatto) most recent incident. Kristen (Sosie Bacon) and Navid (Marwan Salama) stumble onto potentially incriminating activity. Duc (Raymond Lee) and Carmen (Fernanda Andrade) make a pledge over tea. Ashley (Jerrika Hinton) and Malcolm (Joe Williamson) have dinner with the parents of Haley’s classmate, but come away with divergent opinions about the couple.

Episode 6: “Fight, Death”

Debut date: Sunday, March 18 at 9 pm

Rocked by a disturbing revelation, Ramon (Daniel Zovatto) escapes into the past. Farid (Peter Macdissi) looks for meaning in a translation, while Kristen (Sosie Bacon) takes comfort in the music of the Torah. Audrey (Holly Hunter) finds that an old college friend, Steven Benjamin (Tim DeKay), is receptive to her Empathy Initiative pitch. Greg (Tim Robbins) works out with Duc (Raymond Lee) and Michael (Kevin Bigley), and submits a foreword to Duc’s soon-to-be-published self-help book.

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If you haven’t been keeping up, you’ve been missing an interesting show! I’m enjoying it so far, especially now that it’s settled in after all of the worldbuilding in the pilot, and I really appreciate the diversity and honesty I’ve seen so far. Episode 4 airs this coming Sunday, March 4.

Here and Now premieres tonight

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Just a quick reminder that Tim’s new series, Here and Now, premieres tonight at 9 pm on HBO!

Tim is not in the first four episodes of the 10-episode season, but he is in every one of the last six episodes!

Tune in tonight for the premiere, then let us know what you think in the comments below. Once Tim’s episodes start airing, we’ll post reaction posts, as we’ve done with his other projects.

Here and Now was created by Alan Ball and stars Tim Robbins and Holly Hunter. I’m really looking forward to seeing what they have in store for us!

Here and Now premiere

Tim in “A Christmas Pudding”

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It’s been pretty quiet around here lately, but Tim posted some great news on Instagram today. “A Christmas Pudding” has returned this year, and Tim will once again be a member of the cast! And with yet another White Collar reunion of sorts, the cast also features Sharif Atkins and his wife, Bethany (who is a White Collar “Harvard Crew” alum herself)!

The show features stories, songs, and more – and you’ll have two chances to catch it this year if you’re in the southern California area. The first show is on Friday, December 15 at 7pm at Westwood Presbyterian Church in Los Angeles, and the second show is on Saturday, December 16 at 7pm at St. Augustine By-the-Sea in Santa Monica, CA. Admission is $25 (or $5 for kids under 16), and the show benefits PATH (People Assisting the Homeless).

Here’s Tim’s Instagram post with the flyer for the show. Hopefully some of you are able to go see Tim, Sharif, Bethany, and the rest of the cast!

Great cause, great cast, great night filled with Christmas stories and songs!

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Happy 18th Birthday, Jamis!

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Today marks a big milestone for Tim and Elisa’s son, Jamis – he turns 18 today! Happy Birthday, Jamis!

The past year has been full of great things for J, including the release of his band’s EP (check it out here), and being selected for the Division 5 All-CIF Southern Section first team for baseball.

To cap it off, Jamis has made a verbal commitment to play baseball for Yale University!

We’re hoping you have an awesome birthday, Jamis, and good luck in your senior year.

Here’s the collage I posted on Instagram for Jamis this morning…you can leave birthday wishes for him there or here. 🙂  (Also, many thanks to Tim for reposting this pic to his account!)

American Crime 3×08 Reaction Post

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Tonight’s season finale of American Crime brought closure to the various storylines that wove their way through the previous seven episodes and culminated in the convergence of those stories. We only got to see a few quick shots of Tim’s JD Hesby at the very end of the episode (is anyone surprised), but it was interesting to see how the rest of the Hesby’s story (mainly Jeanette’s) played out.

So what did you all think of the episode, as well as the season in general?

Expect spoilers for the episode – so if you haven’t seen the episode yet and don’t want to be spoiled, you should avoid reading the comments on this post until you’ve watched it.

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