Tami is in a meeting with Tyra's mother. She says she fears that Tyra is relying too much on her looks and not her brain, which is a problem because her looks won't last forever. "You're living proof of that," she fails to say. But you know she's thinking it. Or I am. Whatever. Tami suggests that if they both support Tyra, she'll be able to succeed and turn her life around. WELL. Angela is not a fan of all that fancy book-learnin', and puts a sour look on her face to convey this. Or maybe it's because her butt still hurts from the glass table fiasco.
Angela returns home and starts watching her stories and blabbing on about some crap. Tyra implies that she's trying to do her homework and can't really be bothered, so Angela stops. For about a few seconds. Then she starts in again with the sabotage of her daughter's life, when she is stopped in her tracks by an ON-THE-NOSE obnoxious used car lot commercial starring Buddy Garrity. Seriously, it's pretty amazing. Angela gets very upset and decides that right now would be a pretty good time for all the Collette girls to go get their nails done. Tyra tries to explain that she has a ton of homework to do, but Angela is relentless. Maybe she still has a shard of glass wedged up her ass.
Wow. Just wow.
Suzie and Jason are chilling at Stonehenge II, which looks like a fairly odd and cool thing to visit. Perhaps I will go there someday. He tells her all about Lyla, the cheating, the engagement, and the subsequent estrangement. He admits that he proposed because he didn't think he had anything left. He then notices how easy it is to talk to Suzie about all this. Then they kiss. You know, just when I FINALLY throw my support behind the idea of Jason and Lyla as a couple, he goes and does this. How DARE he.
"Hey where'd my upper lip go?"
Coach and Tami are dancing together (they are EXCELLENT balleters), demonstrating for Julie in preparation for the big Father-Daughter Dance. That Julie adamantly does not want to attend. Tami says to just lead with her hips and the rest will follow, which Coach is quick to downplay. Hehe. Julie says yet again that she's not going, and Coach says that's fine with him. But Tami is like HELL NO. "No, y'all are going to the FATHER DAUGHTER DANCE. I'm a pull out my camera, I'm a take a picture of you both, you're gonna look real happy and I'm gonna cherish it for the REST OF MY LIFE. So y'all stop being a pain in the ass and make me happy FOR ONCE." Is there any way I can rent this woman to come spend a day with me? Just follow me around and comment on my life or something. It would be the best day ever.
Tim is outside Bo's house, teaching him how to punch. He's so wrapped up in this, apparently, they he doesn't even see or hear MILF pull up the car in the driveway. She sends the little gremlin away and asks Tim what the hell he's doing. He tells her all about the bullies, and that the little guy needs to learn how to stick up for himself. MILF mistakenly believes that if Bo ignores the bullies, they will go away. Tim informs her that that will only make it worse, and he should know, since was once a bully himself. You're KIDDING. Bo returns and she lets them finish, asking if Tim would like to come over to watch Back To The Future with them for the billionth time. He says yes and gives Bo a thumbs up. It's Very Cute.
Tyra is having her first tutoring session over at the Taylors', and Coach is cooking up some of his award-winning chili. Yes, it won an award at "Dillon Days". Tami disputes this fact and they all start mock-fighting about it. They're all so busy being the Most Charming Family In Texas that they don't hear Angela knocking on the door, who has since entered and is now attempting to extract her daughter from the household of mirth and merriment. They can't stay for dinner because Angela cooks "three meals a day for my kids, just like regular people". Ugh, it's awkward and painful. Tyra gets up to leave, humiliated.
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Comments (17)
Loved the recap! If they cancel this show, you'll have to make room for me in the toaster bath Screampillar.....
I can't stand Herc, how obnoxious can one person be?!
LOL, Buddy Garrity is finally reaping what he sows... That was so cool when Lyla went ballistic on the cars.
Coach and Tami are too cute for words.
I loved the Chris Hansen comment about MILF and Tim! I love how she trusts her young child to someone she barely knows and that usually has a beer in his underage hand...lol!
Now that Jason might have a future in coaching, do you think he'll ditch that ass Herc?? I sure hope so....
OMG, only 2 more episodes?? I can't be over already?!
1 of 17 | Posted by Jojobear
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Posted on March 25, 2007 4:35 PM
I LOVE this show and I love your recaps even more! FNL is so awesome - this was def the best episode yet. I felt like it moved faster, making more happen in a shorter time.
Screampillar, if you are going to run off and marry Jason - you better make it a dual ceremony, because I love coach. he's just perfection! Damn, this show better get a second season!!
2 of 17 | Posted by y2kcsc
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Posted on March 25, 2007 5:32 PM
I can't believe this show is almost over for the season! what will i do? anyways, this was another awesome recap...screampillar please say you'll take over recapping Grey's Anatomy too, you've got to be the best writer Tvgasm has got!
3 of 17 | Posted by Katella | Posted on March 25, 2007 5:50 PM
Screampillar -- you write the Best. Recap. Ever. Seriously, your recaps turned me on to this wonderful show, and I love it -- but I wonder if I would love it as much without your recaps. Your own love for the show comes through and makes my love double. ;)
E! Gossip's Kristin's On-Line has a "Save one Show" campaign going on -- go over and vote! (http://yahoo.eonline.com/gossip/kristin/index.jsp)
The other info from that column site was reassuring, however --
"Friday Night Lights: NBC execs love this show. And that makes me love NBC execs. This is without a doubt the most underappreciated new series on television, and sources tell me NBC knows that and is expected to keep it around. Hooray!"
Still, go over there and vote.
4 of 17 | Posted by rjfrankel
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Posted on March 25, 2007 6:41 PM
I LOVE Coach Taylor. He is #1 on my Top 5 list! He and Tami and Julie are the most realistic portrayal of a family on TV. Please NBC do not cancel the best show EVER!!
5 of 17 | Posted by coastalcpa
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Posted on March 25, 2007 7:56 PM
I LOVE Coach Taylor. He is #1 on my Top 5 list! He and Tami and Julie are the most realistic portrayal of a family on TV. Please NBC do not cancel the best show EVER!!
6 of 17 | Posted by coastalcpa
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Posted on March 25, 2007 7:58 PM
I LOVE the 'Bo' joke!
7 of 17 | Posted by Ericka | Posted on March 25, 2007 8:17 PM
I agree with everything you wrote Screampillar. My heart was just bursting at the scene with the boys on the football field. The kid who plays Matt did an interview recently and said that the majority of the scenes are improv. They are just given topics and told to talk.
And like #4 said- go to Eonline and Vote for Save one show. It actually got that crapfest One Tree Hill saved last year. So maybe the powers that be at NBC will be paying attention.
And really do you blame the MILF for going after Tim Riggins? He was looking especially good this episode and he has totally bonded with her kid!
Best show on TV!!!
8 of 17 | Posted by dent | Posted on March 26, 2007 5:38 AM
First off: Love Friday Night Lights! :)
And I guess you'll be happy to hear that there are THREE MORE episodes remaining (3/28,4/4 & 4/11) not two.
One thing that confuses me is Coach's timeline in Dillan - maybe you can straighten it out for me?
In the last ep , Street is telling tattoo girl that he wouldn't consider leaving Dillon because it's the only plae her has ever known and it's the only place he calls "home".
In the pilot , during the interview with coach & Street - the interviewer says that Taylor had coached Street through pee-wee etc... and followed him to HS and was now his coach again.
YET - Julie says "We are moving again, aren't we?"
And she is younger than Street , so.... How can Street be in Dillon his whole life - Taylor be his coach all those years and Julie moving from town to town ... ?
Maybe I am mis-remembering things and what was said ... but that's my recollection...
Any help? :)
9 of 17 | Posted by Jupiter-2 | Posted on March 26, 2007 7:05 AM
This was a stellar episode. It almost seems like the writers are trying to leave things in a way that will be at least somewhat satisfying if God forbid the show doesn't come back next season. Let's all hope many more people discover FNL in summer reruns and/or some much deserved Emmy noms get it some more attention and viewers. Screampillar, I loved this show from the pilot, so you had me at "hello", but it's clear your enthusiasm for the show is contagious here at the 'Gasm.
BTW if you want to experience the very weird (the highbrow NY Times actually GUSHING over a TV show), check out their review of the pilot:
http://www.nytimes.com/2006/10/03/arts/television/03heff.html?ex=1175054400&en=2fd1592780653826&ei=5070
Jupiter-2 (#9), interesting pick-up. I totally missed that.
10 of 17 | Posted by JasonR | Posted on March 26, 2007 9:05 AM
The Chicago Tribune also did a three page spread on FNL in their Sunday entertainment section yesterday. It was called 'The Best Show You're Not Watching' and it was also pretty gushing. Which it should be, because this show is the best thing currently airing on television, and the second best thing in years, after The Wire.
11 of 17 | Posted by schoonie
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Posted on March 26, 2007 9:08 AM
Oh my god when Tim carried Bo to bed my ovaries almost jumped out of my body.
12 of 17 | Posted by carol | Posted on March 26, 2007 10:26 AM
Screampillar: Your recaps for FNL are SO wonderful and truly do this superb show justice!! THANK YOU! Indeed, you must be the best TVGasm writer-- well at least of the recaps I read.
one of my favorite highlights of the recap (so what i was thinking):
13 of 17 | Posted by sunshine858619
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Posted on March 26, 2007 3:59 PM
Screampillar, your love of this show really shines through on these recaps (which are fan-freakin-tastic,BTW) My husband, 14 year old daughter and I watch this show together religiously each week. It's the only show we all enjoy. Plus we are forever hitting the "pause" on TiVo, to dicuss the many issues/situations the show brings up. How many shows can truly spark that sort of thing with a 14 year old?? It truly is the best show on right now. Oh, and I am in love with the Taylors as much as you are - I heart them to pieces!!!!
14 of 17 | Posted by SO911BABE | Posted on March 26, 2007 11:38 PM
Yes, this is one of the best shows on TV! Few shows can make you laugh and cry in one scene. This show is so real and I hope they come back for a second season. It would be a total shame to lose such a quality show with such quality acting from the adults as well as the kids.
Maybe we should call Lyla the new Smash after that car dealership scene! That was great!
My wife always gets annoyed at me when I randomly shout out, "IT WAS A BLANKET!" from earlier in the season in the scene with Matt and Julie. I hope Coach will continue giving me quality lines to annoy my wife with. She gets me back, though, telling my friends how I get all teary-eyed when I watch this show. Totally worth it, though.
Great Recap, Screampillar! Made me laugh almost as much as the show did. Keep it up!
15 of 17 | Posted by Darth Wader
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Posted on March 27, 2007 10:46 AM
I agree, this is the best show on tv. I so want to be married to Coach. And I so want to kick Herc in the jaw.
I want to scoop Matt up and snuggle him in my bosom. He and Julie make my teeth hurt.
I can't watch this when my husband is around cause it makes me weepy. And then he points and laughs at me.
16 of 17 | Posted by punkrox
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Posted on March 28, 2007 5:00 AM
Only three episodes left and I go and miss one. Damn my DVR - it broke the cardinal rule and missed one of my favorite shows.I can't believe I missed what sounded like one of the best episodes yet. THANK GOD FOR YOUR RECAP! And what a wonderful recap it was. I really really enjoy reading your thoughts on this show. I want to hang out with you and watch it live. Can we have a contest to watch a show with a Recapper?
"Smash's neighborhood contains a clue in The Amazing Race! Hurry, Smash, you're the first to arrive!"
Funniest line of the recap!
But I also had to LMAO at the photos "For the ladies" you nailed it on that first one - the second one...haha not so much.
"Are you taking any notes? Notes on a SCANDAL?"
You kill me with your references :)
"I'm just going to have to come on down there and kidnap Jason and marry him myself! See what you're forcing me to do?!"
Just so long as you have a pick up to toss the wheelchair in.
Screampillar - when FNL is over you have to HAVE TO recap Kyle XY. It's got another interesting family dynamic and I think your writing style would suit it perfectly!
~Tink
17 of 17 | Posted by TinkerbellAPixie | Posted on April 1, 2007 9:16 AM