Jason is at the liquor store trying to buy a six-pack and the guy at the counter, let's call him Douchbag McAssface, won't sell it to him because he's not 21. A fine reason and all, but since Jason points out that it was never a problem when he was on the team, it is made clear that Douchey lives up to his name quite well. To add insult to injury, Tim also happens to stroll up to the counter at that moment and buy a couple six-packs of his own, using an ID that identifies him as Sergeant Riggins. Douchey smiles sweetly and thanks him for his business as Jason glares at them both, clearly humiliated. They both leave, and Tim hands over the pack he bought for Jason, who mutters that he didn't need to do that. If this isn't the kind of thing to make you want to crawl into a hole and die, I don't know what is. That or take a sledgehammer to Mr. McAssface's skull.
"Why yes, I AM a total bastard!"
But salvation lies within the parking lot! Matt and Smash are sitting in a car together, which is slightly odd, but as soon as Smash sees Jason he greets him excitedly and invites him and Tim out to party with them. "Yeah man!" Matt weakly throws out. Thanks Matt. Jason shies away at first, probably because he no longer knows how to deal with people who aren't drunken assholes who can do nothing but ogle girls and shout WOOOO every five seconds (DIE Herc), but he eventually caves.
Cut to the football field, where the four boys are trading sob stories. Smash is complaining about his bipolar girlfriend and how he hasn't the first clue how to deal with it. He reckons that he's going to take it like a man, by avoiding her calls and whatnot. Uh, might not want to piss off the bipolar chick, Smash. Tim, in the announcer's booth, interrupts them via loudspeakers and mock-introduces the "great and noble men of Dillon Panthers Football". They cheer for themselves. It's so corny and so perfect. Tim joins them on the field as Matt, solidly affirming his Wet Blanket status, whimpers about how they're not supposed to be there and if they get caught they'll get in trouble. Ugh, someone give him a wedgie or something.
He continues to whine that he's got a lot going on and he doesn't need another "prooooblem" right now. The other boys mock him, as they should. Smash reminds him of his own Waverley problem. Tim points out that he tried to make out with his thirty-something year old neighbor (really? Thirty? I would have guessed upper-twenties), so he wins the Sob Story Olympics. "No," interrupts Jason with a small smile, "chair says I win. Every time." They all agree. And then laugh it off. Huzzah, Jason has friends again!
Eventually Matt lets it out that he's scared about the upcoming game, that he won't be good enough and he'll end up letting everyone down. Jason tells him that if he wants to play big, he has to think big, which I'm fairly certain was a line from Honey I Shrunk The Kids. He offers to show him how, and what follows is a truly beautiful montage of Matt, Tim, and Smash running out plays while Jason coaches. He calls out a play that Matt insists he can't hit, but Jason lays it all out for him. Kid knows what the hell he's talking about. They run the play and Matt hits it. He smiles his trademark goofy grin, and Jason quietly smiles too. The Explosions In The Sky opening credits song pounds in the background. My heart explodes right out of my chest. This is the BEST show on television.
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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