'Joey' had hit a bit of form by this stage (perhaps the best of its two year run) and this is another very good episode.
With a sharp script and some great performances from all the main cast (who actually get something to do rather than just wait around for Joey to show up), as well as another strong guest appearance from Lucy Lu, who sadly doesn't return after this.
I thought Paulo Costanzo did well in his story, torn between his hero and a pretty girl, and his comic timing is great. Drea De Matteo is also again on top form as Gina, and I think she is far better at comedy than people make her out to be. Watch out for Alex Ball as minor character 'Todd', as the actor pops up in various roles throughout the two series.
Less of the pressure feels like it's on Matt Le Blanc's head, and it ends up being a much better episode because of that.
With a sharp script and some great performances from all the main cast (who actually get something to do rather than just wait around for Joey to show up), as well as another strong guest appearance from Lucy Lu, who sadly doesn't return after this.
I thought Paulo Costanzo did well in his story, torn between his hero and a pretty girl, and his comic timing is great. Drea De Matteo is also again on top form as Gina, and I think she is far better at comedy than people make her out to be. Watch out for Alex Ball as minor character 'Todd', as the actor pops up in various roles throughout the two series.
Less of the pressure feels like it's on Matt Le Blanc's head, and it ends up being a much better episode because of that.