It's time for the Rigs Show! Timmy is blaring over the airwaves and taking calls from drunken idiots all over the county. Chris listens in and talks to the producer, who says that most of the calls are girls just looking for a date with him, but, let's face it, can anyone blame them? Case in point, the next caller is some young chippy who wants to go with him to a movie because she likes his long hair and it makes him look like Jesus. He cuts her off. The next caller wants to know his thoughts on the Smash scandal. Tim admits that Smash did what he had to do, and that he would have taken it even farther, since it's okay to sometimes hit people. The producer cringes.
"Rape and murder are fine as well!"
After the show, Chris corners Tim and calls him out on just doing this show to get under his skin. He says it's not going to work, that Lyla is over him. Tim shows no sign of this affecting him in any way, and continues to snark at Chris as he walks out the door. To be fair, Chris sends some snark back his way as well. I'd like to see these two in a caged death match.
Coach pulls Smash into his office to inform him that they will both be going down to look at Whitmore University tomorrow, as it is one of the only colleges that's still standing behind him. Smash tries to protest but Coach is in a Mood, and he is not taking no for an answer. He wants Smash to listen to him this time, there's no reason that he can't live up to his potential and get drafted even from a school that hasn't had any pro football love in ten years. Smash resignedly says that he'll think about it. What's to think about, Smash? This is your chance to get away from crazy Noelle.
Game time! The Panthers are crushing South Pines, 31-0, so it's time to send in the sucky players. Landry heads out onto the field, much to the joy of his adorable parents. And Lorraine as well, with her new boyfriend, Santa Claus.
Ho ho HO, indeed.
Matt calls a play that will allow Landry to show off for Tyra, which sure is a nice thing to do. I love me some Matty Saracen. Sure enough, Landry scores a touchdown, prompting his father to yell for the eighty-fifth time this season "That's my baby boy!" I'd like to think that if Papa Clarke were around at the time of the murder, standing there on the convenience store sidewalk as his son blugeoned a man to death, he would all the while be yelling "That's my baby boy!" at the top of his lungs.
Meanwhile, Coach glares into the bleachers, where Moe is holding his baby daughter and throwing her up into the air as Tami laughs. The score is now 45-0, and while South Pines has a chance to score, we all know that's not going to happen. So Coach, the saint that he is, changes the play and spreads the defense out so that the middle is wide open. They easily score, and the South Pines fans go nuts as Coach grins. What a wonderful man. 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.
The next day, Smash and Coach road trip on down to Whitmore University. They are met by Coach Deeks, who some of you may remember as Coach's friend (or former Coach of the Panthers? I'm not quite sure) from the pilot in Season One. He tells Smash that their team might not have the size, but they have the heart. Just like Smash! Deeks says that he's been watching Smash ever since he was in seventh grade and always knew he was going to be a star. Okay, that's a little creepy, but we'll run with it. Deeks continue to Morgan Freeman all over the place until Smash, won over, gives him a verbal commitment. Man, Smash will give a verbal commitment to anything that moves. Deeks is pleased, not in the way that a coach would be if he were to suddenly acquire one of the best running backs in the state, but in the way that one might be if offered a nice spot of tea. He introduces Smash to the team, then hightails it to Mexico to go meet up with his old prison buddy.
Lyla is at Chris's ranch, laughing it up with some of the whitest people I've ever seen in a rather strange montage full of flutes of champagne and large blond hair.
"We're WASPs!"
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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