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(S01E16) "Trust, honesty, integrity...I don't like those words, not one little bit. - Jerry

I found it funny that Sam and Andi were comparing scary demons when they got attacked, because for my money, very few things are scarier than an chainsaw wielding dude in a mask. It's like Leatherface, Michael Myers and Casey Jones all rolled up together.

I really wish we could see more of Gladys. I find her to be really funny. I think it would be great if she had one small scene in every episode ala Carlton Your Doorman. Just the idea that the DMV is where demons do the work of the devil still makes me laugh.

I liked how Ben got busted pretty much right away. It saves us from having to watch any "wacky" attempts to hide the marriage. It's that kind of thing that makes Reaper such a quality show. I sometimes think the writers try and figure out what would be the typical TV plot line and then head in the exact opposite direction. Also, how great is it that Ben has such an interesting storyline?

So, in case, you are one of the three people who didn't have this episode spoiled by the promos, Greg made a deal with the devil to get Andi back. Brilliant. What better way for the devil to mess with one of the few good things Sam has in his life? Moreover, this is another example of the show exploring all the avenues of making deals with the devil. We spend so much time thinking about how awful it must be to spend eternity in hell, we never stop to think how awesome it was when that person was alive and getting exactly what they wanted. I doubt there was a day on the set of Good Luck Chuck when Dane Cook was sorry he signed his contract with Lucifer.

When the devil pointed out that Sam was the "only person playing by the rules" it brought to light an interesting theme for this show. Even though Sam does the devil's bidding and does it willingly, he still abides by his own moral code. It's convenient that all of the souls are already dead and need to be sent back to hell, but he never forgets himself while doing his job. I would think it would be pretty easy to be corrupted by the power to send people back to hell and the devil would certainly be happy to help anyone take advantage of every member of society any way he could, but Sam simply won't go there. I have a feeling that Sam's good heart isn't just a convenient part of his personality, it's a part of something much bigger.

Is it me or is Tyler Labine even funnier when he doesn't say anything? When Gladys took Sock and Sam to the storage place and was explaining everything, I couldn't take my eyes off of him. I never thought I would say this about anybody, but the way he steals a scene without saying a word reminds me of John Belushi, which is ironic since Labine has actually played Belushi.

I guess it was only a matter of time before Jeff Kober showed up on Reaper. The guy has played so many creepy characters that he was even on Buffy twice playing two different roles. It's cool to see the different ways demons live their lives on earth. Most of them seem so normal, it makes me wonder if anybody I know could be a demon. Specifically, this guy at work who always either combs his hair into bangs or wears a hat.

I had completely forgot about that card but it was cool that Sam used it on Greg. Oh, and am I the only one who's ears perked up when the devil said, "My little boy is becoming a man?"