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Have watched both, this bums me out because I really felt “Cashmere” was the better show. I hope ABC will give it another shot next season.

Zoe, the super mom of the show, was now working at home having quit her job. Her former partner, who took all the credit for her deal and got a promotion, kept coming to her throughout the show because he needed her help. She gave him the cold shoulder. Meanwhile she became obsessed with her daughters science project, having to take over and make it the biggest and the best. Of course by the end of the show, she realized what she was doing. I was a bit disappointed with this storyline this week. I mean that little tactic has been done on every show I can think of.  What disappointment even more was her husband told her if she wanted to go back to her job, it was okay. WHAT! She should NOT go back to that place after the crap that was pulled on her!

Juliette was also dealing with company issues of her own. Newly divorced, her company has become the target of a hostile take over by some business mogul buying up all her stocks. Not only did he want her company, but her too! He kept trying to court her, but eventually she let him know her company was not for sale and he couldn’t have her either.

Finally Caitlin was put in charge of a Lilly Parish cosmetics show. She took a chance on using a new designer, who flaked on her and didn’t have any of the outfits ready for the show. He showed up with them in pieces and was going to finish them, when the show started in two hours! When Caitlin flipped, he told her that she was making it impossible for him to work and he was freezing up. She saved the day by having the models just go out in their panties and bustiers, with really flashy and outrageous make-up jobs and the tag line “It doesn’t matter what you wear, as long as you’re wearing Lilly Parish.” She saved the show!

 Honestly this was one of the more boring episodes for me. It seemed to be missing the pizazz of the early shows. Meanwhile I have been watching the counterpart “Lipstick Jungle” on NBC. Some background. “Lipstick Jungle” is based on a book by Candace Bushnell, who wrote the “Sex And The City” book. That was obviously turned into a hit show for HBO, and Darren Star produced it. Darren Star then produced and created “Cashmere Mafia.” So there is some bad blood between the two, and if you’ve watched both shows, they are very similar. Unfortunately “Cashmere” got out of the gate first, that’s always a plus. I have to say I enjoy the women and stories on “Cashmere” much more. Currently Brooke Shield’s character on “Lipstick” is the only one that intrigues me. The other two characters simply annoy me!

Is anyone watching both? Your thoughts?

Zoe and her scum bag of a partner had a big client/account coming up . . . and in the end her partner took all the credit for Zoe’s work and got a promotion. Zoe couldn’t take it and said “I quit!” Good for her, but I wonder where this is leading? I mean clearly she won’t become a stay at home mom while her hubby goes out and seeks his job. That isn’t really the premise of this show!

Juliet thought Davis had a heart attack and ran to his bed side. It turned out he had a panic attack. Once out of the hospital, he served her with divorce papers, saying his lawyer claimed her bedside vigil was to ingratiate herself to him and see how much she could take him for. Juliet told him after 15 some years of marriage, she knows what he has to offer. Excuse me but isn’t he the one hurting for money here? I was assuming he’d be going after her money!

Mia was on a mission to get a DVD back from Jack, a sex DVD. She was afraid Jack or his new girlfriend might leak it out of spite. She got it back, but she seemed to get Jack back too. They had some serious sex . . . but then Mia dumped his arse! Turns out Jack wanted her back, because he got a new job and now felt her equal. She told him she couldn’t be worried about who had the better resume in this relationship and set him packing. Amen!

Finally Caitlin met Alicia’s ex, who returned after learning about the baby. A little relationship issue struggle went on. Caitlin was ready to commit to the idea of being with Alicia and having this baby, but Alicia turned around and dumped her deciding she wanted the ex back! All I can say is Alicia’s loss. How pathetic was it that she took back the woman who dumped her and left her? I thought it was big time pathetic, and it seemed like she only came back because of the whole baby thing. Blah! Caitlin is better off without her, but I hope she figures out her sexual identity soon.

JULIET SNIFFS OUT A POTENTIAL COMPANY TAKEOVER FROM A MULTIBILLIONAIRE WHO TRIES TO SEDUCE HER, THE PRESSURE IS ON CAITLIN TO PRODUCE BUZZ-WORTHY RESULTS DURING FASHION WEEK, AND MIA TRIES TO ADOPT A DOG BUT FAILS THE TEST, ON ABC’S “CASHMERE MAFIA”

Christine Ebersole Guest Stars as Lily Parrish

“Dog Eat Dog” – A charming multibillionaire pursues Juliet, both personally and professionally, in an attempt to take over her company. Caitlin’s job is on the line as her boss, cosmetic’s titan Lily Parrish (Christine Ebersole), puts mounting pressure on her to produce a big publicity splash during Fashion Week, and Mia falls for a foster dog but is unable to pass the ownership test for pet adoption. Meanwhile stay-at-home mom Zoe struggles to be the perfect mother, much as she once aspired to be the perfect executive, on “Cashmere Mafia,” WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 20 (10:00-11:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

“Cashmere Mafia” stars Lucy Liu as Mia, Frances O’Connor as Zoe, Miranda Otto as Juliet, Bonnie Somerville as Caitlin, Peter Hermann as Davis and Julian Ovenden as Eric.

Guest starring are Christine Ebersole as Lily Parrish, Lourdes Benedicto as Alicia Lawson, Jack Yang as Jason Chung, Peter Riegert as Len Dinerstein, Val Emmich as Adam Carter, William Abadie as Gerard Dumais, Mary Testa as Wendy, the editor, Wallace Shawn as animal rescue, Nicholas Reese Art as Luke Burden, Peyton List as Sasha Burden, Kevin Kilner as Clayton, Michael Arden as Denis, Purva Bedi as Purva, Juliet’s assistant, and Don Money as gallery assistant no. 1, mover.

SARAH TAKES AN IMPORTANT STEP TOWARD FREEING HERSELF FROM AN UNHEALTHY RELATIONSHIP, ON ABC’S “BROTHERS & SISTERS”

“Compromises” – Nora discovers that Isaac is not the man she had hoped he was, and Graham helps Sarah gain some closure. Meanwhile, Robert and Jason have a long overdue confrontation, on “Brothers & Sisters,” SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 17 (10:00-11:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network.

“Brothers & Sisters” stars Dave Annable as Justin Walker, Maxwell Perry Cotton as Cooper Whedon, Kerris Lilla Dorsey as Paige, Sally Field as Nora Holden, Calista Flockhart as Kitty Walker, Balthazar Getty as Thomas Walker, Rachel Griffiths as Sarah Whedon, Rob Lowe as Senator Robert McCallister, Sarah Jane Morris as Julia Walker, Matthew Rhys as Kevin Walker, Ron Rifkin as Saul Holden, Emily VanCamp as Rebecca Harper and Patricia Wettig as Holly Harper.

Guest starring are Ken Olin as David Caplan, Danny Glover as Isaac Marshall, Luke Macfarlane as Scotty Wandell, Denis O’Hare as Travis March, Steven Weber as Graham Finch, Eric Winter as Jason McCallister, Nicholas Gonzalez as Mario, Parvesh Cheena as Jordan, Mitch Silpa as Quinn, Adam Pilver as the messenger, Justine Dorsey as Sophie McCalliser, Max Burkholder as Jack McCallister, Enrico Colantoni as Evan and Christopher Allport as Governor Michael Bryant.

AS DIVORCE LOOMS FOR JULIET AND DAVIS, EMILY IS SUSPENDED FROM SCHOOL FOR A PROVOCATIVE INTERNET PHOTO, HECTIC SCHEDULES CREATE HAVOC WITH ZOE AND ERIC’S PLANS FOR THEIR TENTH ANNIVERSARY, AND ALICIA UNLOADS A BIG SURPRISE ON CAITLIN, ON ABC’S “CASHMERE MAFIA”

“Stay with Me” – Zoe and Eric struggle to find time to celebrate their tenth anniversary, as Zoe meets up with a ruggedly handsome colleague in Southampton. Meanwhile Juliet and Davis, whose marriage is already under fire, discover a provocative photo of Emily on the Internet; Alicia drops a bomb on Caitlin that may change their relationship; and, under mounting pressure at work, Mia is anxious about a new relationship with Jason, even as Eric and Zoe’s sexy new manny, Adam, becomes a tempting distraction to her, on “Cashmere Mafia,” WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 6 (10:00-11:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

“Cashmere Mafia” stars Lucy Liu as Mia, Frances O’Connor as Zoe, Miranda Otto as Juliet, Bonnie Somerville as Caitlin, Peter Hermann as Davis and Julian Ovenden as Eric.

Guest starring are Lourdes Benedicto as Alicia Lawson, Addison Timlin as Emily Draper, Val Emmich as Adam Carter, Kate Levering as Katherine Cutler, Daniel Gerroll as Clive Hughes, Chris Beetem as Sam, Scott Cohen as Nicholas Branch, Jack Yang as Jason Chun, Nicholas Reese Art as Luke Burden, Peyton List as Sasha Burden, Jason Antoon as Todd Braun, Ted Koch as Warren, Griffin Matthews as Patrick, Mary McCann as Fiona Waters, Harris Yulin as Rafe Gropman and Kate Guyton as Tracy.

MIA SEARCHES FOR A SEX TAPE IN JACK’S APARTMENT, ALICIA SHOCKS CAITLIN WITH HER PLANS TO RAISE HER BABY, AND JULIET SADDLES UP FOR A BITTER DIVORCE, ON ABC’S “CASHMERE MAFIA”

Tom Everett is Scott Special Guest Star as Jack Cutting

“Yours, Mine and Hers” – Mia and Caitlin search Jack’s apartment for a revealing sex tape Mia made with him, even as the ex-couple continue to fight their feelings for one another. Meanwhile, just as Caitlin warms up to the idea of being a mother, Alicia stuns her by revealing how she wants to raise her baby; Zoe battles to land a new billionaire client, but her unappreciated efforts force her to make a life-changing decision; and the nasty divorce battle for property ownership heats up between Juliet and Davis, on “Cashmere Mafia,” WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 13 (10:00-11:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

“Cashmere Mafia” stars Peter Hermann as Davis Draper, Lucy Liu as Mia Mason, Frances O’Connor as Zoe Burden, Miranda Otto as Juliet Draper, Julian Ovenden as Eric Burden and Bonnie Somerville as Caitlin Dowd.

Guest starring are Tom Everett Scott as Jack Cutting, Lourdes Benedicto as Alicia Lawson, Noelle Beck as Cilla Gray, Kevin Kilner as Clayton, Jeffrey DeMunn as Henry Gorham, Daniel Gerroll as Clive Hughes, Kate Guyton as Tracy, Dan Butler as Maxwell Tate, Randy Graff as Blair Spillman, Liz Morin as Tara Westwood, Dana Shiraki as geisha, Saundra Santiago as Dr. Jane, Kelly Deadmon as Olivia Case, Beth Chamberlin as Cynthia Tate, Viola Harris as Mrs. Albert, Harris Yulin as Rafe Gropman, Purva Bedi as Purva/Juliet’s assistant, Daryl Edwards as Dr. Byrne, Jeremiah Wiggins as colleague, Mark Bellows as man in a suit, Thomas Higgins as Zach, Marie-France Arcilla as geisha no. 2 and Rob Falcone as policeman.

Is anyone watching? What are your thoughts? I’m actually really enjoying it. It’s silly and fun, with a touch of seriousness. I loved that Juliet finally kicked her hubby Davis to the curb. I was also glad Zoe, in the last episode, caught her co-worker and his little office fling Katherine trying to usurp her authority. Finally Caitlin, what a mess she is!

It will be interesting to see how it compares to NBC’s “Lipstick Jungle,” which debuts in February and is actually based on the second book from the author of “Sex and the City.”