(Note: Observations based on new eps. Speculation based on the fact that I have watched TV before. I have not read any spoilers - or, for that matter, actually finished watching this episode. I swear!)
OMG XENA SHOUT-OUT ERIC KRIPKE I OFFICIALLY LOVE YOU FOREVER.
Seriously, you guys. Last week I was going, "Yeah, the Groundhog Day thing is a guaranteed awesome episode, but . . . it just won't be the same without 'Rise and shine!' in the beginning."
RISE AND SHINE EVERYBODY. RISE AND SHINE.
Oh, and throwaway dialogue is not a spoiler, so no LJ-cut for you!