For me, I never really had an issue with the bar and was on board with it from the get-go. I think it affords the show several ways to give us more team time. I’ve watched several older episodes recently, and it really hit me how much I miss the opening bullpen scenes we used to get. I know I’m not alone in that. The bar could serve as a replacement for that, but be the closing scene instead just like it was here.

 

I absolutely loved the way Callen and Sam interacted with Roberta. Seeing their reactions to the banter between Deeks and his mom was hilarious. I agree with Lindy, the bar scene really did make them all seem like family. It was my favorite part. And I think they have found the name for the bar – it is The Bar With No Name. When Kensi made her toast, Deeks seemed to give it serious consideration – I definitely wouldn’t put it past him to make that the official name.

 

— OhBuddy66 on “The Sound of Silence”