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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Oliver's dad is having some issues of his own, some of which are caused by Oliver's behaviour.
The episode was rated 7.82 from 39 votes.
Having to deal with the aftermath of his company's crisis, Walter looks back at the loyalty towards the family who owns it and the media's perception of him. Paul probes Walter's deeply rooted sense of guilt.
The episode was rated 7.83 from 41 votes.
Oliver's dad is having some issues of his own, some of which are caused by Oliver's behaviour.
The episode was rated 7.85 from 39 votes.
April calls Paul, asking to come to his office immediately. She was on her way to school to turn in a project — the architectural model for a World Trade Center memorial — and has been having trouble sleeping. "Between my anxiety and my lymphoma," she says, "it's just never a good time." She describes her exhaustion as the feeling of poison in her veins, like she wants to slit her wrists to get it out.
The episode was rated 7.86 from 43 votes.
Mia bursts into the Monday morning session, excitedly remembering all the lurid details of her weekend's wild debauchery. But Paul wants to concern themselves over her quite Sunday brunch with her father.
The episode was rated 7.87 from 45 votes.
Paul attempts to put Oliver's mind at ease, and his parents have had a hard week which they can now put behind them.
The episode was rated 7.88 from 42 votes.
CEO Walter Barnett comes to see Paul at his wife Connie's insistence, complaining of insomnia. He is surprised that Paul doesn't know who he is, given that his company has been in the business pages a lot lately
The episode was rated 7.92 from 50 votes.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
