Set within the highly charged confines of individual psychotherapy sessions and centering around Dr. Paul Weston, a psychotherapist who exhibits an insightful, reserved demeanor while treating his patients—but displays a crippling insecurity while counseled by his own therapist.
Written by Sophie and last updated on aug 18, 2022.
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Walter arrives late for his session, having already postponed it by two hours. Shouting into his cell phone as he enters, he drops his suitcase and hands Paul his garment bag. Noting that Walter seems to be in the midst of a crisis, Paul suggests they reschedule, but Walter insists there won't be a better time later. He finally turns off his cell phone and Blackberry and gives Paul his attention.
The episode was rated 7.95 from 40 votes.
Paul complains of headaches the morning after taking Max to a concert to see Animal Collective, and is despondent while revealing what his son found on his computer.
The episode was rated 7.95 from 42 votes.
When April reveals something about one of her closest friends, Paul questions her ability to rely on other people.
The episode was rated 7.98 from 43 votes.
Paul tries to steer Sophie away from thinking everything is her fault and that there is often others who deserve the blame instead.
The episode was rated 8.00 from 56 votes.
Mia's plan doesn't work to trap Paul so she has to re-evaluate everything.
The episode was rated 8.00 from 41 votes.
Sophie finally gets the fact that her father has a lot to answer for and starts to become her own woman.
The episode was rated 8.05 from 61 votes.
Paul fixates on a comment April uttered about a close friend of his to explore her independent streak.
The episode was rated 8.08 from 40 votes.
Paul decides that from what he's learnt of Walter, he is more harmful to himself than others.
The episode was rated 8.08 from 39 votes.
Gina and Paul clash when it's suggested that she's not personally invested in her patients.
The episode was rated 8.08 from 37 votes.
A retired math professor from Bengal, Sunil, accompanied by his son Arun and daughter-in-law Julia, reluctantly visit Paul to discuss the death of Sunil's wife six months earlier, his subsequent displacement to the U.S., and the recent tensions he's experienced while living with his son's family.
The episode was rated 8.09 from 47 votes.
Sunil is unnerved by parallels between Arun and Julia's marriage and a romance from his youth.
The episode was rated 8.10 from 48 votes.
Paul is told some news by April which prompts him to ask her about her anger issues.
The episode was rated 8.16 from 43 votes.
Paul is alarmed by Sunil's unpredictable behavior at home.
The episode was rated 8.22 from 41 votes.
Paul is blindsided by a revelation regarding Sunilʼs therapy.
The episode was rated 8.30 from 50 votes.
April's health continues to be a concern for Paul, as she seems more concerned about her autistic brother's condition than her own.
The episode was rated 8.37 from 43 votes.
