I'm a recent viewer, but I have watched it continuously for the past couple months. There are two characters I have a hard time watching, Tim and Mallory. I don't know why Mallory is there, she has parents. She wants to grow up to fast, and get into everybody's business. When Jake comes into her life, she doesn't give him the time of day! Tim, who is Lou's and Amy's father has a lot to learn. He tries to buy his way into their lives. He doesn't make a good father because he hasn't been one. He manipulates people (uses them). It is interesting story line though. I know Chris Potter directed some episodes.