Cast appearing together in previous/future roles

One of my favorite episodes of Eli Stone is "Soul Free," the finale of the 1st season. Did you know that Richard Schiff and Loretta Devine previously appeared together in the film, "I Am Sam"? I Am Sam happens to be one of my all time favorite movies. It is about a mentally challenged man (Sean Penn) who is a single dad to Lucy (Dakota Fanning). Michelle Pfeiffer plays Sam's lawyer in the film. In yet another connection to Eli Stone, Michelle is slated to be in the upcoming movie, "Dark Shadows" -- also starring Jonny Lee Miller!
*By the way, Sam Jaeger fans should note that "Parenthood" is returning to NBC on Sept. 13th.*

Season 1, Episodes 2 through 4 observation

Finally noticed that Episodes 2 through 4 (season one), start almost exactly the same way!! Eli catches the audience up on his life so far through a conversation with a 3rd party. It's hilarious! Of course, for each episode, there are new things to report and it's a different person he's talking to. Which one of these scenes was your favorite?

Michelle