Bob H, I agree. The xfrs are what's important to me and I like the shelf-space savings. I admit that I prefer the one-sided discs with the ep guides and artwork. But, like you all said, Paramount's doing a good (xfr) job with most of their sets.
As for the half-season vs full-s releases, if someone can figure that one out they'll be able to retire

If there's a pattern, I sure don't se it.