So this is it, kids. Last episode of Friday Night Lights until...I don't know. Now that the strike is over there are some disturbing rumors floating around that it won't make it back. Hopefully they'll be able to bang out some more for the spring or summer, or, failing that, at least return next fall. God, I hope so. Perhaps we can just WILL them back onto the screen like we did at the end of Season 1. Just keep saying your prayers. Three Hail Tamis and an Our Father Who Art In Dillon.
Speaking of God, we begin this week with a little church action. Lyla is passing around the collection basket at church, only to find the Riggins boys sitting there like perfect little angels. Tim grabs a dollar from Billy and puts it in the basket with a giant puppy dog face. (His face, that is. The basket doesn't have a face.) Lyla scowls. I think this is so hilarious. I feel bad for Lyla that Tim is so annoying, but whenever he gets under her skin it just makes for great comedy. Have I mentioned lately that Tim Riggins is my new hero?
Meanwhile, Smash is at his own church and engaging in that most sacred of rituals - text messaging. He gets up and goes outside, much to the outrage of Mama. Once there, he calls up the University of Alabama and leaves a message for the Coach begging him to call back, as his position with TMU has changed and he would now prefer to play with Alabama. Then he pulls out a handwritten list with a bunch of other school names on it. Ooh, the excitement of telemarketing. Edge of seat!
Smash weighs his American Idol audition city options.
Jason is over at Buddy's dealership, selling cars, which still pains me. He catches a glimpse of One Night Stand Waitress outside, so he runs (figuratively) out to meet her. She apologizes for not calling him back, and Jason is really cranking the Adorable Meter up to eleven here today, saying that he probably shouldn't have left her ten messages and he doesn't really know what to do in this type of situation. She flirts back a little, and it's all cute and all until she blurts out that she's pregnant. This gets a "That's impossible," from Jason and a VERY audible gasp and an admittedly overdramatic clap of the hand over the mouth from me. How dare he engage in the art of procreation without consulting my loins.
Tami runs into FNL writer and executive producer Peter Berg in a parking lot, which is not all that odd except that he's wearing a cowboy hat and sunglasses and acting like a ridiculous human being. Oh, he's playing a character. Good for him! He's Moe McArnold, Tami's old high school sweetheart, and he's in town buying up some mall real estate. He lays it on real thick with her, crooning and fawning and smarming it up until he eventually invites her and Coach to a charity benefit that he's doing tomorrow night at the hospital. Tami looks delighted, while Gracie tries in vain to make a dramatic escape.
"Mom!! He smells like a gas station!!"
The Dillon Panthers are playing dodgeball. I don't know why, I don't know how this contributes to football, but I'm certainly not going to be the one to stop them. Smash sits out on the sidelines, not because he's suspended, but because he hates this game. Meanwhile, Tim and Matt and Santiago and various other luminaries pummel the crap out of each other. Coach asks Smash how he's doing, and Smash tells him about all of the calls he's been making. Coach doesn't look all that interested. Okay then. I'm pretty sure this scene only exists for fun.
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Comments (9)
Ahh Screampillr, thanks for the great recap. I really hope this is the final episode of FNL. I am definitely hoping that there will be a 3rd season but if not that at least a few more episodes to wrap up this season. Best Week Ever has a petition to sign to keep the Panther pride alive, god I'm a dork. But thanks for the awesome recaps this season! And I will fin you and your basement and probably move in.
1 of 9 | Posted by marybanjo | Posted on February 14, 2008 7:39 AM
Ugh, that should say I hope this is NOT the final episode of FNL. Too early, not enough coffee.
2 of 9 | Posted by marybanjo | Posted on February 14, 2008 7:41 AM
I think the prize "gursey" is some sort of cow.
3 of 9 | Posted by Sweetleaf | Posted on February 14, 2008 7:57 AM
Always love your recaps Scream! Im glad Smash has finally stopped begging - so out of character for him.
And the Dodgeball scene? I liked it because I got to see all those pretty boys in action without their uniforms....yum-MO!
4 of 9 | Posted by lexxi1129 | Posted on February 14, 2008 8:26 AM
Another fine recap...
Let's all hope that this wasn't the last FNL ever.
(So much better than most of the stuff on TV.)
Another good, different, ensemble show I would recommend is October Road.
Thanks.
5 of 9 | Posted by fire@will | Posted on February 14, 2008 6:11 PM
Loved the recap, and I am a dork for the entire cast as well. As a matter of fact I was in the theatre and a preview of the "Prom Night" remake came on. I starting moaning about how awful this would be until I saw Jason Street on the screen. Then I just look at my wife and said, "Crap! Now we have to see it."
Here's hoping the boys come back in the fall.
6 of 9 | Posted by neillfilm | Posted on February 15, 2008 9:44 AM
I really hope this show continues, it really is so much better than most of the crap on TV. Loved the recaps again this season Screampillr!
7 of 9 | Posted by jojobear | Posted on February 15, 2008 6:22 PM
"Not wonderful: Moe, who snaps that they could have had a shutout and in a blind rage almost punts little Gracie Belle right onto the field."
LOL! Hysterical recap, especially the screen-caps.
8 of 9 | Posted by drmalcolm | Posted on February 17, 2008 12:53 PM
Screampillr, I've been loving FNL and your recaps since the pilot and hope I don't ever have to go without either.
Crocheting FNL handbags? How adorable are you? I may have to write Peter Berg and get you added to the cast. You would make a great Rally Girl for #33!
9 of 9 | Posted by JasonR | Posted on February 20, 2008 7:30 AM