@johnjsal: "I caught up on the past three seasons over a period of two/three weeks, 
so this is my first season to actually watch each episode on a weekly 
basis. Having said that, it seems like this season went by REALLY fast 
(granted, there are only 13 episodes), so I don't see how you guys put 
up with such a fast season and having to wait nearly a near for a new 
season.
Incidentally, why are there only 13 episodes, even now when the show has 
established itself? I imagine that keeps it very tight and focused, and 
does away with 'filler' episodes, but I'm surprised they don't have a 
few more per season by now, unless Ryan just didn't want them."
    @tondaleo: ""Russell Watson" <email_address> wrote in message 
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<quote>
I did it because there's not a choice. 9 months is a damn long wait for 
something I am really hungry for. But what can ya do? "
    @russellwatson: "On Tue, 14 Jun 2005 01:23:53 -0700, "OscartheGrouch"
<quote>
All I can say, at the risk of being branded a heretic, is that as good
as it is in grand scheme of things it is still >just< a TV show.
'97 FLSTF
To reply by e-mail, remove nospam from address."
    @strikitrich: "<quote>
You can suppress the withdrawal by watching "Rescue Me."
Look at the time between 'Sopranos' episodes.  Nine months doesn't seem 
that bed."
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