I have been very pleased with the new season 3 episodes, too. I think I may have to name Season 3 The Season Where John and Rodney Got Retcon Married and Bitched Liked The Old Married People They Are. Or something snappier, like, oh, say, OMFG JOHN IS A DORK or something.

And yes, I hate Brain, too. I had to stop watching that show when I realized the central relationship really wasn't going to be the one I wanted, because I am a wuss like that.