Mr. Yin Presents…
1989 Present Day […]
Category: Season 4
The Head, the Tail, the Whole Damn Episode
1989 Henry: Jaws IV? Young Shawn: Yes, Jaws IV. It was terrifying. Henry: Shawn, you have to understand why I’m conflicted here. It’s very difficult to comfort you over what is the worst sequel ever made. Young Shawn: Do I watch for the fin? Henry: No, that’s only in the movies. You never see them […]
Think Tank
1989 Henry: What are you doing? Young Shawn: My book report. Henry: Well how is that possible? Didn’t you just start this book like half an hour ago? Young Shawn: Yeah. I read the flap and then the first chapter. Then I totally figured out the ending. So it’s cool. Henry: Well how do you […]
Death Is in the Air
Present Day Shawn: It’s really important that I get this girl’s address. I need to go by there. Juliet: Um. That’s where I’m calling you from. And Shawn, she must be a great hooker. This place is sweet. Donny Leberman: But why would someone want to buy the virus? Shawn: I have a guess, and […]
A Very Juliet Episode
Los Angeles 2003 Juliet: I have an idea. How about, in ten years, we meet right back here. Same time, four o’clock. And if we’re both married, great. We’ll talk about our kids. And if we’re both single we’ll go for coffee. See where it goes. Scott Seaver (Josh Braaten): Both practical and hugely romantic. […]
Thrill Seekers and Hell-Raisers
1989 Henry: Shawn, what in blue blazes is going on? You’re up on the roof in this weather? Young Shawn: Nothing, Dad. Me and Gus were just practicing basejumping. It’s the newest thing in extreem sports. Henry: Are you crazy? You could get yourself seriously hurt or maybe even killed doing something like this. Young […]
You Can’t Handle This Episode
1989 Henry: What does that make you want to do when you grow up? Young Shawn: Hm… Go into advertising? That’s a really catchy jingle. Seriously. I can’t get it out of my head. Present Day Shawn: I do not believe this man committed suicide. Unfortunately he was murdered! Gus: Wait. Already? How sure are […]
Shawn Takes a Shot in the Dark
1989 Young Shawn: I’m sorry, Dad, but since when did bandanas count as hats. I was close. Henry: Close doesn’t cut it anymore, Shawn. You’re going soft on me. Young Shawn: You know I’m eleven, right. Henry: This is not some bar trick, Shawn. This is about survival. Knowing how many hats are in a […]
Let’s Get Hairy
1989 Gus: Shawn, we shouldn’t have left our troop. Shawn: Dude, this is a chance to put our skills to a real test. Gus: Okay, what was that? Shawn: It was nothing. Your Little Chief senses are off. Gus: Okay, tell me you didn’t hear that! Shawn: Probably just a giant beaver. Henry: Do you […]
High Top Fade-Out
1989 Young Shawn: Hey Dad, can I please get a home computer? Mrs. Phillips said it would help prepare me for the future. Henry: Shawn, get your head out of the clouds. Those things are just another passing fade like rap music, Madonna and LA Law. Present Day Shawn: I can’t believe you’ve been holding […]
Bollywood Homicide
1989 Henry: Special girl, huh. Young Shawn: Yeah. Kinda. Henry: Well it’s nice to see you applying yourself. Looks like you put a lot of work into that. Young Shawn: Thanks, Dad, but I don’t know if I’m going to send it. Henry: Why? Why, Shawn? Young Shawn: There are obstacles. Henry: Obstacles! All couples […]
Shawn Gets the Yips
1989 Henry: Ready? Young Shawn: I was born ready, Dad. Henry: Actually you were born breach, son. Took hours to get you out. But I appreciate the enthusiasm. Present Day Shawn: Big win for the team. Well-played, all of you. Let’s not forget that our valiant opponents also played a heckuva ball game. Respect, Haircut […]
The Devil’s in the Details… and the Upstairs Bedroom
1989 Father Peter Westley (Ray Wise): It seem like he just can’t get through a lecture without questioning every detail. Take this morning’s for instance, on Noah’s Ark. Young Shawn: I’m sorry, Dad, but it just doesn’t make sense. Father Westley: What doesn’t make sense, Shawn? Young Shawn: Lots of things. Like if the Ark was […]
Read More… from The Devil’s in the Details… and the Upstairs Bedroom
High Noon-ish
1989 Henry: Shawn. Why is there a giant hole in my front yard? Young Shawn: It’s simple, Dad. Don’t get upset. The hole is my grave. Henry: What? Young Shawn: Gus made me dig my own grave. Then shot me and stole my boots. Only he didn’t bury me far enough and the buzzards ate […]
He Dead
1989 Henry: Wow. A hundred and fifty degree temperature. Young Shawn: I’m probably too sick to go to Jim and [?]’s house. You better call and cancel. Henry: Yeah, right after that I’ll call the coroner. A hundred and fity degree temperature, you’re a dead man walking. Young Shawn: I am? Henry: Yeah. I give […]
Extradition: British Columbia
1989 Henry Spencer (Corbin Bernsen): That was your teacher. Apparently you’re the only one in class who didn’t turn in his art assignment. So there’s going to be an empty space on the wall at open house tonight. Young Shawn (Liam James): Actually Dad, I’m pretty sure I did finish it. Sounds to me like […]