Tim catches up with Tyra, who informs him of her family problems. Tim, in a rare display of openness and sincerity, says that he is truly sorry for everything that has happened, that he was a complete jerk, and that he wants a second chance. But oh ho! Tyra is a changed woman, and although she wants to say yes it would be quite hypocritical of her to take back the man who burned her while chastising her mother for doing the same thing. She walks away. And though I'm not supposed to like him, Tim is looking fantastic tonight. There's gotta be something in the Dillon water supply that produces gorgeous teenage boys.
Smash wins the arm wrestling contest and takes the trophy but can't find Waverly to waverly it in her face. Coach catches a glimpse of Jason, and they both stare at each other for a moment. Dammit Jason, you better go talk to him or else I'll wheel you over there myself. But in the end he just turns around and leaves. Gah. The rodeo announcer starts to introduce the competitors but interrupts himself to put the microphone up to the television that he's watching so that the whole crowd can hear what's happening at the game. Buckley scores and wins! Panthers are going to the playoffs! I fall to the floor in total and utter shock! By the way, I'd like to point out that the amount of actual football shown per episode continues to plummet at an alarming rate. Eventually this show will have nothing to do with sports at all, and the title will merely refer to a hip new brand of cigarettes.
"Prepare the celebratory ham!"
The next day, Buddy Garrity sits in church, thanking God for letting Buckley win and praying that the Panthers will go on to win State. Really. God answers, "Buddy for the love of me, please leave me alone. I've got a lot to do up here. I'm already working full time on postponing your massive heart attack for a few more years. Go away."
Jason finds Coach at the field to tell him that he had nothing to do with the lawsuit, that it was out of his hands, and that he'll always he his coach. Aw. Then he holds out his claw hand and I so want to see if it will be a fist pump or an actual handshake, but at that moment the camera angle switches to an outrageously long shot, perhaps even a satellite view from space, so I don't know what happens. It's a mystery for the ages.
"FINE, I'll buy another ticket."
Matt tells his father that it's okay for him to go back to Iraq. He says he can handle it, that Grandma's been doing well lately, and that he knows how much it means to him. Dad: "I don't think I can agree to that." Matt: "I don't think I can let you not agree to that." Perfection.
Tyra's mom finds her in her room, packing. The whole moving out business was not simply an idle threat. Her mother apologizes and confides that she would never choose a man over her own daughter. Um, what have you been doing up until now? Whatever. They hug. It's nice.
A genetically superior hug, eh BOB?
Smash apologizes for the little scheme he pulled last night, but there's something else he has to say. Now I thought he was maybe going to be a decent guy for once, but oh no. He tells Waverley that yes, he likes himself. A lot. He absolutely loves football and being a star and all the attention it gets him, he can't help it. He likes her but if she can't accept the way he is, then he's gotta live with it because he "can't be nobody but the smash." I'm gagging. Yes, the third person is here to stay, he says, but he thinks that somewhere deep inside she really likes it. You know, Smash could really use a boost in self-esteem. His confidence levels are dangerously low. Waverley leaves, and it's unclear as to whether we just watched a break-up or a commercial for the Save the Waverley campaign. Also, Save the Waverley is a great name for a band.
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Comments (7)
Great recap!
Dillion is the saddest town on earth.
This epi made me like Tyra too.
I was thinking that you would be happy to see Smash this time, but boy was he a jerk. Ugh.
Matt and Julie....cute cute cute, and I could look at Riggens all day long, he's got that bad boy thing all working for him.
I wish Street would just tell coach about the whole "you didn't teach me how to tackle" thing, see what coach has to say about that!
1 of 7 | Posted by sweetleaf
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Posted on January 12, 2007 6:06 PM
I'm starting to like Tyra more and more as well. I love how she attacked her mom's loser boyfriend! You go girl. The Smash, while thoroughly annoying, is still pretty funny. Waverly needs to dump his egotistical ass. Matt continues to be the sweetest thing on TV and I hated his dad less this epi. At least he was trying to be a good dad.
It's true that the football scenes are almost non-existant now. I like seeing the (obviously foreseen) win at the end! Anyway, I still love this show. Please keep it on NBC! Great recap!!
2 of 7 | Posted by Jojobear
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Posted on January 13, 2007 6:45 AM
Great recap! How cute is Matt Saracen?
3 of 7 | Posted by sluggerbun
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Posted on January 13, 2007 8:46 AM
I agree this episode was not as gripping as previous ones, but your recap made it totally worth it! Love the commentary as always!
Out of all the drama and despair in the town of Dillon, I have to say that Coach and Matt are little pieces of heaven. Love them both! I've also really liked Tim from the start. He has this quiet sensitivity mixed with badass stubbornness that makes him a character to watch.
And as much as "the Smash" kills me with his egotistical ways, Lyla needs a life! Something needs to happen to her storyline besides making cupcakes and picking up paraplegic porn for Jason.
Oh my, I can't wait for next week. It looks like the wrath of mamma Smash is about to hail down!
4 of 7 | Posted by y2kcsc
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Posted on January 14, 2007 8:49 AM
Ugh Smash irritates the hell outta me. I was so thrilled when Waverly ditched him not once - but twice during this episode. She is way too cute to fall for all his ego and preening.
I want to adopt Matt Seracin - what a cutie.
As for rodeo stories - I took a friend and her two daughters to the rodeo a few years back when it came through Chicago. I was in it for the hot cowboys in the too tight wranglers. The opening event was calf roping and the rope got caught in the horses feet - he kicked back to break free hitting the calf in the head, the calf fell to the ground twitching in an awful way. My friend turned to me horrified - looking at me like I had made her pay to watch baby animals die. She grabbed her two daughters and left.
That sad feeling is the same sad feeling I felt when I saw Jason turn and wheel away from the Coach.
:(
5 of 7 | Posted by TinkerbellAPixie
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Posted on January 14, 2007 2:07 PM
Yah, good show, poor attendance. It may not make it past this season. Too bad, really, because it does ring true for the most part. Teens are so complex these days, I recently told my grandson (19) and granddaughter (17) I wouldn't trade my childhood for theirs. Too many issues, too frenetic, too much in a hurry to grow up. "Lights" encapsulates a lot of those feelings and emotions in a way no other show does, all mixed in with the West Texas small town football culture.
Excellent recap, Scream, if a bit too heavy on the Texas boys' cuteness. Down, girl!
6 of 7 | Posted by Tony A.
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Posted on January 16, 2007 9:53 AM
Finally watched this last night, so I'm a little late to the board. Not much to add, just thanks to Screampillar on another great recap and to shore up our small club of 'Gasm FNL watchers.
7 of 7 | Posted by JasonR
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Posted on January 16, 2007 11:36 AM