the cougar is probably hotter then you.....I would do her!!!

I dont know if you tried to hard to like the show. The boss obviously does have some feelings for his gay son he is just not accepting the lifestyle whish is completely understandable. How many WWII veterans do you know that accept the homosexual lifestyle. It is his character and is one of the few characters that I have seen growth in any of the episodes thus far. He gives his son presents as twisted as they may be "the dog muzzle", the concert tickets, etc.
Cougar is definately hot. You being a female may not see it and if you are gay then maybe shes not your taste. Piper is definately cute in the way that a girl you want to settle down with is. She is a girl you take home to mother and still get approval. I agree with everything youve said about Sams lack of character development especially with his love life or lack there of and with his constant addiction to work. Just once I would like to see him trade in his work ethic for a personal life . But he is the anti hero and does fail at everything much like "curb your enthusiasm". I hope that in future episodes sams life will become more balanced or at least personal. His work addiction is enough to make a counselor raise an eyebrow. Oh and there is still hope for my soul just not for your comments.