Greek is back for its fourth and final season, and I would be remiss if I didn’t speak of how bittersweet that fact is. I’ve missed this show a hell of a lot since the Season 3 finale, and I can’t believe this batch of episodes will the be the last. Alas, this blog must go on.

We join our heroes at graduation. Returning to Cyprus Rhodes, seeing Ashleigh, Casey, and Evan was weird — I feel like it’s been an eternity since they last graced my TV screen. And to be honest, I can’t believe how much of last season’s plot I have forgotten. After a fairly innocuous graduation scene, we quickly learn Casey’s parents have gone back to the hotel (the more cynical and practical side of me thought this was a nice way of not having to pay two actors.) But Rusty’s there for support, and Casey talks to Rusty about Cappie, and wanting to say goodbye. Cappie emerges, and what does he say? “Nice hat.” Oof. The writers then employ a time travel device, catapulting us “three months later.” So, y’know, we don’t have to waste our time on what happened to our characters over the summer.

Obviously much of the storyline centers around our couple: Cappie and Casey. Cappie returns from a long trip, regaling his brothers with tales of his promiscuity. Rusty is none too pleased, and as a means of — what I guess you could call — mild revenge, Rusty decides to run for KT president. Rusty is, after all, just trying to defend his sister’s honor (hence this week’s episode title.) Rusty’s bid for presidency has Cappie sweating, something I don’t know if I care to see. See, I (and most likely most viewers) want Cappie to succeed; we want to believe that he’s always in the right. But last season, Cappie started to look a little pathetic — seeing him so determined to not progress as a person was unsettling. Rusty’s victory would have been the final piece to his dethroning… literally. And after Cappie had a customized butt chair made and everything! Thankfully after much cajoling from Rusty himself, Cappie comes to his senses, talks to Casey, and promises to at least try to grow up a little bit. It’s Cappie’s honor that’s restored too.

It doesn’t hurt that Casey comes down to Cappie’s level a little bit, deciding to stay at Cyprus Rhodes for law school. This is after she finds out that Joel’s CRU “recommendation” letter was less-than-glowing. For Joel’s character to be so inappropriate seemed very contrived to me, but, hey, if it keeps Casey on the CRU campus, whatevsies!

Rebecca and Ashleigh, unfortunately, aren’t as happy as I am that Casey is staying at CRU. Ashleigh just misses her best friend. (Come on, producers, was that poster saying “New York” supposed to convince us that Ashleigh’s scenes were shot in New York?) I really hope Ashleigh will make some Cyprus appearances because having her on a phone all season would be a letdown. Rebecca, on the other hand, really wants to be ZBZ top dog, and with Casey in the house, that probably won’t happen. Rebecca already has a problem with Dale’s involvement with the sisterhood, so add Casey to the mix, and I have a feeling we’ll be seeing a lot more “Evil Rebecca” this season.

And although that’s kind of all that happened, overall, this episode was a strong season premiere. It appears the writers aren’t wasting any time trying to capture new viewers — they jumped right in, and it’s obvious that this season is for the fans. This fan, for one, can’t wait to go along for the ride! I leave you with some random thoughts about the premiere:

1. I’ve always thought Ashleigh and Rusty would have a “thing,” and from the look of the season preview, it might actually happen!

2. Don’t worry, Rebecca, I used to get pretty pissed when guys would wear our letters too! You have to earn them!

3. Yay! Heath!

4. Calvin cannot pull off that oversized plunging V-neck.

5. Am I the only one that still doesn’t totally remember how Calvin became president of Omega Chi?

6. Why does Sam Page always have to play such a jerk? And why is he the hardest working bit actor in Hollywood?! (Not that I’m complaining….)

7. I don’t know how I feel about Rusty’s longer hair.

Until next time, leave your thoughts about the Season 4 premiere below. I’d love to read them.