"Baby I Swear It's Deja Vu" (First Impressions - "The Day Alex Left For College" - Season 7, Episode 2

Sometimes, the light at the end of the tunnel is a good thing.  But, sometimes, it can just be a runaway train about to flatten you.  Such is apparently the case here, based off the press release.


My optimism level for this episode plunged when I saw this opening sentence:

"Phil and Claire are feeling a little snubbed by their kids when Alex intentionally gives them the wrong college move in date to avoid making it a big deal..."

This makes it look like "American Skyper" all over again, with a big moment in Alex's life not really being about Alex, but someone else (mostly Claire - Phil will probably feel more snubbed by Luke).  It's doubly disappointing given the episode's title hinted at big things for Alex (at least that didn't change as I worried it might).  I suppose it's still possible that Alex will have more of a role than she did in last season's finale - I'll just keep my fingers crossed.

Also, is her wanting to keep this low-keyed an extension of her fears about being smart enough for CalTech?

One thing we probably won't see is her new roommate - the guest star list mentioned nothing about anyone playing Alaina's role.

And probably no Phil's-osophy (version 2.0) this time either.