Marilyn (Elaine Miles) comes to visit Joel (Rob Morrow), well not really, so he’s a little bothered by the fact that she didn’t. She’s there for a community event, not to see how Joel is getting by. As they spend time together, Joel finds himself trying to convince her that he’s changed.

Mi Casa, Su Casa was written by Robin Green and Mitchell Burgess and was first broadcast on 11 January, 1995.

Back in Cicely, Ed (Darren E. Burrows) is house-sitting for Maurice (Barry Corbin). Maurice has a whole list of rules, guides, and settings to make sure things go smoothly. But shortly after Maurice’s departure, Ed becomes a little more like Maurice, taking on his personality and throwing huge parties. This causes some huge grief for everyone, and a bit of a clash with Chris (John Corbett).

And it seems Barbara’s (Diane Delano) house is up for sale, but Holling (John Cullum) keeps causing complications in Maggie’s (Janine Turner) attempt to sell it to them. Shelly (Cynthia Geary) seems eager enough, but Holling is definitely a bit of a negotiator. Or perhaps chiseler is a better word. Or maybe Holling doesn’t want to move, he’s happy where they are.

I like Joel and Marilyn’s story in this the most, the characters see each other in new ways, and yes, Joel has changed, and he’s trying to effect change.

It’s a bit of a commentary on homes and the lives we lead, each of the stories does that, whether leaning towards the dramatic or comedic, but I enjoy the Joel/Marilyn one most of all.

Horns was written by Jeff Melvoin and it debuted on 18 January, 1995.

Joel gets some surprising news, his contract is up! He’s free and clear to go! He’s going to be New York bound! But, of course, there are complications. It seems Shelly has taken some mixed tapes that Joel has made up, and he wants them back.

Things get pretty tense between the pair.

And there’s something in the water. Dr. Capra (Paul Provenza) has had reports of genital abrasions, hamstrings, hernias, and they are all from men who have been engaged in sexual relations more often than usual, because the women in town are suddenly incredibly lusty, and aggressive in the pursuit of it. And the men are a little more in touch with their feminine side.

And the cause? There’s something in Cicely’s water! Capra takes Maurice to task for an additive in the water.

It’s a charming and funny tale, but the story you really want to be following is the idea of Joel getting ready to head home… and what does he decide to do as the episode comes to a close?

It’s delightful to see the ladies take charge with what they want, and funny to see the guys a little more engaged with their emotions.

It’s interesting, but still not quite as engaging as the series used to be. The series isn’t tired, but the storytelling isn’t quite where it was at the beginning.