The CW should have replaced episode 2 with episode 3. The episode names are apt, ep. 2 is called Proceed with Caution and ep. 3 is called All In. The second episode of a new series is not the time to be cautious, they should have jumped all in immediately. I worry that the second episode hurt the show a lot and it won't get a second season, which is a shame after this episode. I really enjoyed this one. It reminded me a lot of the old 80's series in a good way.

The case is finally not girl themed, about illegal aliens and being framed for murder. Maybe because Cat and Tess are not the leads on this case, instead it's two guys dressed as modern versions of 30's gangsters. We have some great moments with Cat investigating the case on her own and Tess getting upset about not being in the information loop. Cat finding the two girls and getting Vincent to help them was very reminiscent of the old show. I love that she doesn't give up investigating even when she's suspended. By the end of the episode Vincent finally gets tired of playing hide and seek and allows Cat to contact him when she needs help.

This episode was really solid and makes me excited for the future. We didn't get a lot of Muirfield action like the preview seemed to promise but we have that to look forward to. There were only 2 things that I didn't like this episode. I still don't like Cat's sister being there; luckily she was hardly in this episode. She does have one good line when she tells Cat to go to her father's wedding with the doctor and when Cat protests that he is a player, Heather comes back with "You like players." More evidence of Cat pushing everyone in her life away and only dating men she knows will leave. The other part I didn't like is the idea of Vincent following Cat around without her knowledge. Very creepy stalker/twilight vampire watching her sleep. I hope that now they have a way to communicate he will stop doing that.

Everyone ended in a good place this episode more communication between Cat and Vincent, and Cat and Tess. I loved that Cat checks one for attending the wedding despite her sisters nagging. It further reinforces that Cat's relationship with Vincent will be the most important one in her life and she's not ashamed of it. Way to stand up for a woman's right to be single and not be considered strange and defective! I think this episodes solid ending will allow them to really stir things up with some Muirfield action next time. I'm ready for some more creepy FBI guy action. See you next Thursday, CW!

The latest episode of the CW's Beauty and the Beast (All In) was a big win, except for Cat who was almost demoted to garbage, oh Angry Sexy Boss you so crazy. All In shows us just how far our heroes are willing to go for their convictions, and Heather goes all the way! (That's Cats sister for those who blanked her out.) But seriously let's check out what we learned about these sex colored characters.

When Cat believes an innocent woman is about to be railroaded to a guilty verdict, she decides to do some overtime police work to prove the woman's innocent. Much to the complaints of Joe "Me So Angry" Bishop who only wants justice served up in its purest bureaucratic form.

Even good ol' Tess can't back her up on this slam-dunk case. Good for her, she shouldn't be a dumping ground for a one-sided relationship-EPISODE THEME ALERT!  When the feces hit the fan, and Angry Boss has a real reason to be angry, Tess has some harsh words for Cat. Simply put this aint no Thelma and Louise relationship, so think twice before swan diving off a cliff.

This gives us the chance to see Cat described by her closest friend in the harsh light of anger. Tess calls Cat out easily for her emotional baggage and tendency to withdrawal into herself. All things we enjoy about her as they pushed her into the role of a driven savior. Dealing with someone like that on a daily basis, well you have my sympathies, as you'll be in the loop when you're useful.

However, the two patch things up towards the end of the episode. Cat agrees to open up more and not keep her in the dark. (Episode theme expanding one-sided relationships!) Tess says she appreciates that Cat takes her seriously as a cop and says she is the best partner she's ever had. Awe, Cat's just a shinning star of friendship! Or it could be that Tess was partnered with a sexist bunghole for two years who found her feminine qualities an automatic rejecter of authentic detective skills.

I also took this as some meta commentary from the creators in reaction to some of the more ludicrous reviews that don't take Cat and Tess seriously as cops because they are short and thin women.

Moving on to Cats next one-sided relationship, because that's the only kind she has. We see Evan getting played by Cat to do some off the books investigatory work. Hey don't feel sorry for this smarmy bastard, he's an attractive doctor with an English accent. Our hearts should break for his foolish pursuit of Cat? No thank you. They do some flirting, as Cat knows how to work a man to get what she needs. In the most ironic line of the night Cat thanks Evan for his help and says, "Who would I rope into my investigations if not you?" Who but Vincent, and I think the camera fades to a scene with her and Vincent. Ouch. No growth in this one-sided relationship, just the advancement of sexual tension, Evan's sexual tension.

The other one-sided relationship is the biggest and flips it on Cat, who can't really deal with it. Vincent has all the leverage of the relationship. He sets the rules, communication happens on his terms and he gets to give all the creepy surprise grabs and hugs! He's also the only person Cat seems to want. Everyone else serves as stand-ins and feels almost disposable at times. If Cat didn't work so hard to keep that social aspect of humanity she would see everyone as strictly a means to an end.

Cat wants Vincent so badly that she will do anything to get him on her side of the savior game, in some ways because he was the one who got her started. She has thrown away much of her life to serve a greater good and is clearly a junky looking for a co-dependent, Vincent is her man.

Her need for him is so strong the she actually accepts the weaker position in a one-sided relationship. No one else gets this treatment, not even JT "Shoo Cat" Forbes. He is adamant about his feelings toward her being around and she could careless. After numerous telling offs, and an attempted bat to the face, Cat's still in charge. Same goes for "Me So Angry" Bishop. He can yell, scream and suspend her, but Cat is still going to do it her way.

Luckily for Cat Vincent is in love with her and so the pair talk about bringing some balance to the relationship (episode theme!) and Cat gets Vincent's digits. Looks like JT's ulcer is gonna need a Costco sized bottle of Pepto, because this cat aint going back to the pound.

*A note on the podcast. We were hoping to have Ashley and Emma B. on the show, but this episode was so good it provided little to mock about. So we will have them on as soon as we get another "winning" episode.