Tyra approaches Lyla at school for what I can only assume will either be a nasty catfight or a lighthearted discussion about how their names almost rhyme. Hopefully the catfight. Tyra asks why Jason hit Tim, and Lyla mumbles something about it probably being a misunderstanding. Ah, is that what the kids are calling it these days? Tyra has heard the rumors, but Lyla denies that they're true, whatever they are. She cheerily scampers off. Ugh. Lyla is like that split second of cold water in the shower that very nearly ruins your day.
The mayor is complaining to the Taylors about the lousy accommodations they're getting stuck with in Gatling. She's simply horrified by the whole nasty situation and insists that Tami join Buddy Garrity in striking up a new deal. Tami is not a fan of this plan, but at this point she really has no say in the matter, as the mayor is really scary and could go Chernobyl at any moment.
NO WIRE HANGERS!!
A large sign screams "Scalp the Eagles!" over at Dillon High. Aren't eagles already "bald"? This sign makes no sense. Oh what am I saying, it was made by high-schoolers, of course it doesn't. Julie's friend grills her about going out with Matt, since he's a football player and they all suck. Julie insists that he's different, but Cynical Unsupportive Future Lesbian Friend disagrees.
Meanwhile, Landry is giving Matt a fashion lesson over at the Salvation Army store, which is great because Landry handing out advice on how to charm the ladies is more or less the equivalent of Jack Bauer giving tips on how to calmly sit down and open up a "dialogue". Landry recommends a Members Only jacket because "chicks dig retro", and more hilarity ensues. Seriously, someone give this kid his own talk show. Better yet, throw him into Project Runway. Just imagine the glorious television that would result from a snippy fight with Jeremy.
"Fashion is what I do. It turns me on."
Coach takes a breather from crafting a chastity belt for Julie to do some actual coaching. The key to winning this game is to take down Junior Silverio. "It is going to be a war," barks Coach. There is general helmet smashing and whatnot. It's surprising how I always find the football parts of this show to be the least interesting. And by "surprising", I of course mean "not surprising".
Jason is visited by the Ghost of Christmas Future, in the form of a few teammates. Fist bumps all around, then down to business. They're planning on exacting revenge upon Tim for what they correctly guess to be the big cheating fiasco. Jason doesn't try to stop them. The camera shakes ominously. I get excited. Shit's going DOWN.
Matt is convincing Landry to more or less babysit his grandmother while he's on the big date with Julie. Landry is not on board with this, but we all know he'll do it anyway because he's awesome. Coach interrupts this little tea party to ask Matt what the hell is going on with his once cohesive team. Matt feigns innocence at first, then eventually mumbles something about the love triangle of doom. It's amazing how much mumbling there is on this show. It comprises like 90% of the dialogue.
Back at Casa Williams, the family is sitting down to one of those dinners that is about to erupt into something nasty. You can always tell. Mama says that the Silverio's have invited them over for a barbeque in Gatling, since they're still some of their best friends. "They why did you move us away from them?" asks Smash. He wants to know if it was to escape the ghetto, or to escape their father. Mama gets pissed and orders him away from the table. Which is a real shame because this little party looks like it's totally hopping.
Sassy!
Matt arrives at the Taylor residence to pick up Julie, and Coach instantly makes fun of the Members Only jacket. Awesome. Julie comes out in a very pretty dress that is immediately vetoed by the parents. While Tami goes to help her change, Taylor says, "Why don't you take your Members Only jacket off and hang it up" and I think it's a personal goal of his to say Members Only as much as he possibly can before the poor kid either leaves or starts crying, whichever comes first. Somewhere, Landry is cackling menacingly. And it gets even better. Taylor asks Matt if he wants a beer, Matt says "No thanks, I'm driving," and Taylor deadpans that it was a joke. Comedy gold! This whole scene is delightful and I may or may not have watched it several times.
« Daily Digest: December 8, 2006 | Main | Recap: Top Model: Is Top Model Ready For Some Blonde Ambition? »
Comments (11)
What, no comments yet?
I LOVE this show, and I've never heard of Screampillar but I like you a lot too. Great re-cap.
Could Matt be any cuter?
1 of 11 | Posted by noodle
|
Posted on December 8, 2006 4:34 PM
great recap. i was totally confused by one thing though... what the hell day was it when all this stuff was going on?
i assumed that all games took place on a friday (well, since the name of the series is friday night lights), but if that's true, how could all the cars drive into gatling and give smash time to hit the silverio family BBQ, miss bed check, and visit his father's grave all before kick-off?
they must have driven in a day before the game, but that would mean everyone in town missed school or work on friday to watch the game? wtf?
2 of 11 | Posted by dubbledubs
|
Posted on December 8, 2006 4:51 PM
Yeah, in Texas small towns like Odessa/Dillon, away games are way way way far away. I mean, Odessa, is so far away from anything, it's senseless that it even exists (except for the oil). So everyone takes off on Thursday afternoon for the Friday night away game. Awesome Screampillar. Matt won this week, mos' def. But I thought Jason-Tyra was OK. I was really afraid they were going to sex it up, but they held off, at least until next week....
3 of 11 | Posted by Ozone Dude
|
Posted on December 8, 2006 8:41 PM
Love, love, love this show. It is creeping on Heroes as my new fave. Matt is the absolute cutest. Why isnt Taylor happy that his daughter is dating the nicest boy in school??
And also there is no way that Buddy Garrity could have a daughter as hot as Lyla- the genetics just dont work....
Great job, Screampillar!
4 of 11 | Posted by dent
|
Posted on December 9, 2006 12:17 PM
But I thought Jason-Tyra was OK. I was really afraid they were going to sex it up, but they held off, at least until next week....
Or until that whole spinal cord injury thing is miraculously reversed.
5 of 11 | Posted by Miss Information
|
Posted on December 9, 2006 1:16 PM
Screampillar, awesome recap! I love, love, love this show!
Instant tears? Add Grandma and Matt, then mix. Damn them for making me re-think the Buddy Garrity hate! Matt and Julie... Eric and Tammi 20 years later.
Can't wait for the next one.
6 of 11 | Posted by midwestliberal
|
Posted on December 9, 2006 1:36 PM
"Lyla is like that split second of cold water in the shower that very nearly ruins your day. "
That comment really made me laugh, as it happens to me every morning, no matter how hard I try to avoid it.
Screampillar, you're a breath of fresh air. I assume you're female and one would think that your points aren't as snarky as the guys', but actually they're more so, in a passive/aggressive way only a woman can do. I mean that as a compliment, not criticism. You're better at sinking the blade than we are, is all.
Having gotten the compliment out of the way, I also thank you for a much needed rah for this excellent show. I think maybe the name counterintuitive. The show should actually be on Friday, no?
Having lived in Texas for 10 years I can tell you that, yes, people take Fridays off for away games and form a caravan to the opponents' town. As another reader pointed out, the Midland/Odessa area is way over to hell and gone in West Texas, so away games are often 3 to 4 hours away. It's also true that Odessa Permian High School treats its football players as local heroes. Those kids actually play at college level, and their players are recruited like college kids are, with families given jobs to get the best players there. There's another high school like that in Georgia.
I'll look for your recap again this week. Keep up the good work!
7 of 11 | Posted by Tony A.
|
Posted on December 11, 2006 8:57 AM
I love the show, but the obligatory 'player taking steroids' storyline kind of annoys me.
8 of 11 | Posted by soflat
|
Posted on December 11, 2006 9:05 AM
I'm kind of so-so on this show, but that was a great recap. There are A LOT of stereotypes on this show. The Tim Riggins character just makes my ass twitch.
The best part of the whole show is the Jason story line. I know this happened some weeks ago, but when they brought him onto the field for the first time since his accident - well let's just say that I bawled like a baby.
Great job Screampillar!
9 of 11 | Posted by gotogirl
|
Posted on December 11, 2006 12:52 PM
I'm kind of so-so on this show, but that was a great recap. There are A LOT of stereotypes on this show. The Tim Riggins character just makes my ass twitch.
The best part of the whole show is the Jason story line. I know this happened some weeks ago, but when they brought him onto the field for the first time since his accident - well let's just say that I bawled like a baby.
Great job Screampillar!
10 of 11 | Posted by gotogirl
|
Posted on December 11, 2006 2:07 PM
i can't stop! this show has taken over my life... and i'm so okay with it... although lyla garrity is one of those exceptional gorgeous human beings, she is also a dirty dirty whore... i really dont care for her... mostly because i want to BE jason street (wheelchair and all), that guy kicks ass. and can we just take a moment to say how much matt saracen rules? come on, he's such a tool, but he's possibly my favorite person in the entire world (fake or otherwise).
11 of 11 | Posted by umnata
|
Posted on December 12, 2006 7:51 AM