
‘Love's Labor Lost (Part 2)’
Season 8, Episode 19 - Aired March 2, 1999
Jill is distraught when she comes round from surgery and learns she has had a hysterectomy. Tim and Jill's mother, Lillian (Polly Holliday), try to help her recover and adjust to her new reality.
Quote from Tim
Jill: Have you seen the doctor?
Tim: Yeah. Briefly.
Jill: What did he say?
Tim: He wanted... He was gonna talk to you as soon as you got back to the room. Where is the doctor?
Nurse: He's delivering a baby. But he'll be here as soon as he's done.
Jill: Can I have some water, please?
Nurse: Not just yet. But I'll get you some ice you can chew on.
Jill: How did the surgery go?
Tim: Uh...
Jill: Did it go exactly as planned?
Tim: How long can it take to deliver a darn baby?
Quote from Tim
Tim: We're home.
Jill: Who are you talking to? Mom? What are you doing here?
Lillian: Well, when Tim told me you had surgery, there was no way I was gonna stay at home.
Jill: I'm so glad you're here. Why didn't you tell me she was coming?
Tim: I wanted to surprise you.
Jill: You are so incredibly sweet.
Tim: Yes, I am.
Quote from Tim
Lillian: Okay, sweetie. Now come over here and sit down and talk to me. So how are you feeling?
Jill: Better.
Lillian: Well, now, you just don't push it. You have to take it easy and give yourself time to recover.
Jill: Mom, I don't have time to take it easy. I gotta finish my thesis. Tim, can you find my book bag over there somewhere?
Tim: Hey, I've got great news on that front. If you liked me before, you're gonna love me now. I've got you an extension on your thesis.
Jill: You what?
Tim: Yeah. Talked to your advisor, told him about your hysterectomy. He gave you an extra week.
Jill: You what?
Tim: I'm not feeling the love.
Quote from Tim
Tim: It's interesting here, honey. It turns out that humans aren't the only mammals to go through menopause. You're in great company.
Jill: Who else?
Tim: Whales and elephants.
Jill: You're now comparing me to large, gray, blubbery animals?
Tim: In a good way. I mean, they're friendly, fun to ride. They make... And in the right light I find them very sexy. I'll be in my room.