r/MastersOfSex • u/NicholasCajun • Dec 09 '13
Discussion Masters of Sex - 1x11 "Phallic Victories" - Episode Discussion
Season 1 Episode 11: Phallic Victories
Aired: December 8, 2013
Directed by Phil Abraham
Written by Amy Lippman
With Johnson no longer on his team, Masters accepts Libby's offer to help compile the study work for a hospital-wide presentation. But when Masters sees another doctor's presentation put his colleagues to sleep, he becomes determined to grab their attention even if it means pushing through provoking, but incomplete, research. Dr. DePaul and Johnson travel to a medical convention and DePaul opens up on why her work on the Pap smear is so important. And Virginia's ex-husband George returns to find Ethan Haas playing father to his children.
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u/milliondollarscabie Dec 09 '13
The scene with Lillian just broke my heart. Wonderfully done and Lizzy Caplan is divine.
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u/SawRub Dec 09 '13
Most of us came to the show for Sheen or Caplan, but the supporting cast is also really really strong too here.
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u/lekkerder Dec 10 '13
Very interesting dynamic between Lillian and Virginia. Lillian is more of a stereotypical feminist, while Virginia is discovering her independence as she goes, all the while embracing her sexuality and beauty. Despite their different styles, they respect and encourage each other. I love this budding friendship.
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u/DarkHighways Dec 09 '13
I swear this show makes me both laugh and tear up every damn week. Thing is I really don't cry all that easily...I don't think.
This week it was Bill's devastating imaginary conversation with Virginia, the scene on the bus where Lillian tells Virginia about her illness, and that song at the end. "You Don't Know Me" is one of the greatest unrequited love songs ever written, and Caplan's rendition was so sad and tender.
Oh yeah, and when poor Libby was asking Bill, "did they fall in love?" oh, the look on his face. I really feel for him, torn between such a good, loving, kind person (Libby has "a smile in her voice"--loved that line) and another woman he's hopelessly in love with. Such brilliant acting all around with this show.
On a brighter note, the jokes back and forth between Virginia and Lillian were quietly hilarious..."I can't seem to get away from vibrators, can I?" Snork.
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Dec 09 '13
Oh man this is a tense episode.
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u/xarc13 Dec 09 '13
Even the funniest part (Haas and the Ex arguing) was a bit tense.
Lol, trying to one up each other.
Haas: I can ride a horse like that. The Ex: I can ride bareback!
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u/Xx255q Dec 09 '13
I think as long has ghost Johnson is a one time thing it works good
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u/vonnegutgal Dec 09 '13
That last shot in the elevator overlayed with Johnson's singing- exquisite. Finally a shot for me that will stick with me. Balanced, beautiful, and poignantly sad especially given how great each of their SO's are.
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u/moxxxxxie Dec 09 '13
I am not sure if they want us to start liking Ethan, but I don't really feel anything towards him, not really any empathy, my empathy lies with Bill. Really bloody clever writing.
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u/xarc13 Dec 09 '13
Other then getting drunk and smacking Virginia, Ethan's really a solid guy.
My empathy is for him.
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u/USokhi Dec 09 '13
"You've got penis envy", did anyone else feel like Virginia was channeling her inner Jerry Seinfeld with that line?
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u/Chipotlaway97 Dec 09 '13
Since we know how this ends I feel bad for Dr Haas. It seems in the preview Libby suspects Virginia is in the video, maybe she will confront Bill.
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Dec 09 '13
The finale looks SO INTENSE! I can't wait. But then I have to wait a whole damn year for next season. I absolutely adore this show, it's writing, characters but most of all, the acting. Sheen and Caplan are incredible n
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u/nancepance Dec 17 '13
Haas is so adorable with Virginia's kids. I hated his character in the beginning of the season, but he has grown so much.
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Dec 09 '13
Masters should have not let Libby work on the study what a lapse I'm judgement.
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u/Asshole_Salad Dec 13 '13
I think that just showed how hyper-focused he was on the presentation. If he'd been thinking clearly he should definitely have locked up Virginia's file at least.
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u/lekkerder Dec 10 '13
Did anyone else find themselves saying "masters and johnson! masters and johnson!" when Haas and Virginia were lying in bed and Haas keeps going through great duos throughout history? Cringeworthy scene.
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u/wildcardbitches_xoxo Dec 09 '13
"You want to keep the title George, you got it. All I want is the job."
that line was so chilling.
Oh Haas... youre such a gem when you havent been drinking... Too bad this fantasy is going to blow up in your face before you even realize.