Anyway, the pivotal part of this episode was Cho lying for Rigsby. I think he was still deciding what to do
when LaRoche was asking him - it certainly hadn't been planned between the two of them because he couldn't back it up with any story about what they did - or perhaps he didn't want to tell more than one lie?

It has obviously put an enormous strain on their friendship and no doubt there will be some interesting scenes to follow.

My highlight was Jane running away from the boxer whom he had called a 'dimly lit clown'. I LOVE the way Jane runs when he's been cheeky. This time he even included some skipping. Great stuff.

I enjoyed Bloodsport, but it won’t be making its way to my favourites list. I disliked the teaser, too much violence for my taste, which is not typical of TM, and I found it quite long particularly as Patrick wasn’t part of it. I think new viewers would have been misled by this teaser into thinking that the show is very different to what it actually is.

My favourite moment was also Patrick’s run and skipping after the ‘dimly lit clown’ remark – genius! Simon was obviously in a skippy mood, because we got a mini-skip along with a moment of funny walk, the first time he went to the gym club to interview Artash. These moments always make me laugh, and I love that Simon adds these little details.

Another moment that made me laugh was at the CBI offices, poor Lisbon had just calmed down the 2 fighters and Patrick made a remark that started a major brawl. He knew exactly what he was doing, he’s so naughty.

I thought the set-up conversation at the gym was an enjoyable scene, although I found the writing a little clumsy – it seemed to be too obviously a set-up. I have to admit though that the first time I watched I didn’t get the significance of the questions about Artash’s mother’s name and its connection to the club and the gun.

The Cho/Rigsby situation is interesting, although I’m surprised it was that way round. Normally its Rigsby who wants to play everything by the book, and Cho who’s prepared to bend the rules to get a result. I’m also sure we will be reminded of this in future episodes, but I’m not sure what the impact will be. It could be that their relationship is damaged and strained for a while which may or may not affect their work, or it could be a future situation where the favour needs to be returned. Or it could be that Patrick will use it in some way, because I felt at the end of the ep they made it very clear that he had picked up on the vibe between them. I just love the way Patrick picks up on everything and always knows everyone’s secrets.

I too watch each epi more than once and usually pick up new details with each watching - especially Van Pelt's and Cho's lines, they really rattle them off sometimes. In fact I'm thinking of switching the subtitles on - that's something a friend of mine does sometimes.

Cho does bend the rules doesn't he - especially for Jane, I think he really admires Jane. But I guess an out and out lie - to a colleague - was a step further than he was comfortable with - and yet he still did it.

One thing is sure, Jane was taking it all in and has more info about Cho's character which may well come in handy in the future.

After Jane, Cho is my favourite character. To the casual observer he appears to be almost emotionless but he's full of feelings and a smile from him is precious. If you make a friend of Cho you have the most loyal friend in the world. LOVE Cho.

And I think the writers often include in-jokes, but once again I'm not enough of a film buff to pick up on them. In Season 1 there was a reference to Nicole & Keith and Patrick's reaction was funny once I realised who they were talking about. And someone told me that the "these are ears not taxi doors' comment was a reference to a comment made about Clark Gable.

Angel, you're much more knowledgeable about films than me, have you picked up on any more of these impersonations or in-jokes?

By the way, I love Cho as well - I think a lot of people would choose him as their favourite character after Patrick.

(I'm glad the Clark Gable reference was for his ears and not another supposedly large appendage, say no more.)

Too soon to do a proper write-up, but I've gotta say that was the funniest episode I've seen so far. I laughed so much at the "Keep up Lisbon" moment, that it took me the rest of the ep to recover. Thank goodness I recorded it because I had to watch it again straight away.

Rigsby really doesn't 'get' what a big deal it was for Cho to lie does he?

We were treated to more of little boy Patrick, full of wonderment in the drinks factory office when he was told the flavour of the drink and also when he spotted the lizard. But how deceptive that little boy behaviour is, when all the time its masking his perceptive observation and his brain hard at work on his schemes.

I thought the scenes and banter with Dr Montague were great, and I think the reason he wasn’t unhappier about her being there was because he enjoys a challenge and a diversion. He really does enjoy playing people and coming out the winner.

I enjoyed the scenes with Lisbon as well. The rhyming and rapping was fun. And replacing Lisbon’s couch which although she complained about it, she did seem to be enjoying the comfort later. Patrick seems to spend quite a lot of his time there these days, so perhaps that’s why he did it. I also loved the scene on the new couch where he admitted to Lisbon that he’d sent the rhyming letter and kidney, I think it was.

Other highlights for me were:
the $1 bet which he knew he would lose in the short-term;
setting up Rigsby and Dr Montague on a date (nicely manipulated);
“I’m just an innocent bystander, she lured me into this mess” (cowardly Patrick);
the finger actions when he said “knitting” (as if he needed to explain what knitting is!);
Cho’s “so how often were you healing the homeless women around here?”;
the classic Cho & Rigsby soda moment.

Finally, I also have to mention the closing scene. Was it my imagination, or had Dr Montague succumbed to Patrick’s charm? And then Patrick couldn't resist taking her report out of the bin, but had to check that nobody saw him do it. I wonder if there’s going to be an important Red John clue in there.

Oh yes - I doubt she usually kisses colleagues!

I've just realised I haven't posted anything on 'Red Alert' yet. Oh no, I'm gonna have to watch it again