The emotional side of this episode really came out of left field. The beginning of the episode is lighthearted and there are some funny moments... then about halfway through the episode things get serious and the focus becomes the problems of the Rabbi's Brother's family.
Sam seems thoroughly confused throughout the first half of the episode because he is playing a Rabbi who is well-liked but of course, he doesn't know anyone so he doesn't know any of their past problems/birthdays/jokes... all that good stuff. He definitely plays it off well and these comedic moments are great, especially when Al is around!
The acting is very good and sometimes the atmosphere is thick with bitterness and regret... luckily, love seems to find it's way through and of course we have all learned that, "All you need is love!"
