Even gods must fear the con.

No superhero or supervillain can stand in the way of an angry mother.

Sobbing women, nude photos, public fisticuffs, arson—just another night in Hollywood.

They can hear voices in their head, except for that of their conscience.

Of all the days to have not been drinking.

Laura gets help from the Queen of Heaven in solving the murder of the King of Hell.

Hey look, talking animals! Maybe you should get it for the kids. Note: DO NOT GET IT FOR THE KIDS.

The story that launched a thousand references

Once you get past the raw shock of this episode, there is a LOT to pull from this midseason finale.

All in all, we're in a fairly decent spot as the show heads for its mid-season finale.