Playoff day! But first, some legal matters. Coach is getting ready for the big Street hearing, and Tami is begging to go with him. Coach insists that while he may need her in the future, today it's just going to be him but he loves her and thank you for asking. I think he should bring her anyway, all she needs to do is flash that patented Tami Stare of Death at the judge and case closed.
Over at the courthouse, Coach sidles over to Jason, who's looking quite dapper and not sweaty for once in a nice button-down shirt. They're not really supposed to be talking to each other, but Coach wants Buddy off his back so this is going to happen. He says that marriage is a huge commitment and that he better be damn sure. Jason says he is sure, but Lyla isn't quite there yet. Coach says he's not trying to stop him or anything, just that he should give it some time and feel it out a little first. Then they start to make fun of Buddy's misery and have a good laugh until Jason's parents show up and it's PARTY OVER. Coach starts to walk away but Jason stops him and apologizes for making him do this on game day. Aw.
Matt catches up with Julie at her locker. She asks him what he did last night and he says he just went to work and then went home. But Julie has that look in her eye that means that I'm going to be cringing very soon. She says that she saw the calendar, and Matt stutters a bunch of apologies and says that nothing happened. "Then why'd you lie about it?" poor Julie asks in a choked-up voice. Caught in a WEB OF LIES! She sobs that she doesn't appreciate being lied to, and that he should just go off with his football friends and rally girls and leave her alone. Other than the fact that this was a beautifully acted scene by little Julie, I say NOOOO. WHY does this show insist on breaking my heart every week? What's next, the Taylors get a divorce? That may just kill me.
Smash bursts into Coach's office during a meeting. Coach says that he'll be starting tonight, and Smash just stares at him like he's made out of steroids. "What, you want a hug or something? Get out of here." snaps Coach. Hehe. After he leaves the office, Smash starts applauding himself and we cut to later on that night, where he is leading a team prayer in the locker room. Then a rousing round of "Clear Eyes, Full Hearts, Can't Lose" and we're off!
"Dear Lord, please improve our ratings."
On the way out of the locker room, Billy pulls Tim aside to tell him that Dad's here. Probably to impersonate one of the Tailies again. FILTHY OTHER!
Another slow episode but I have a feeling it doesn't matter because playoffs are next week! I assume so, anyway. The previews show something a little more controversial so I don't know what's going to happen. Thoughts? Comments? Conspiracy theories regarding GoodwinDad? (Hint: The island is located entirely within the confines of Kyle Chandler's hair. Discuss.)
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Comments (8)
Please, Screampillar. You must make FNL survive, and you must be there to recap it. I beg you.......... I haven't laughed so hard in weeks and I so dearly love this show.
1 of 8 | Posted by Ozone Dude
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Posted on February 3, 2007 7:26 PM
I agree - I loveeeeeeeee the show and your recaps are just the perfect enhancement.
I loved your prayer photo caption!
2 of 8 | Posted by TinkerbellAPixie
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Posted on February 3, 2007 10:21 PM
haha, "gimpy honky nancy boy cripple queer" - very nice screampillar! i also really enjoyed "gabbin bout football."
wanna go out sometime?
3 of 8 | Posted by COME ON! COOME OOOOON!!
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Posted on February 4, 2007 7:50 AM
Another great recap!! I look forward to your recaps almost as much as the show!! Keep it up!
At this point, all I can hope for is a "FNL Valentine's Day Special" (Feb. 14 it is on a Wednesday, after all) where Matt and Julie make up, Coach and Tami have a romantic night on the town (sans Mr. Garrity breathing down Coach's neck) and Smash loving himself again....not in that way, sickos.
4 of 8 | Posted by y2kcsc
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Posted on February 4, 2007 10:57 AM
I love your recaps, Screampillar. That bowling ball polisher thing made me laugh too.
How dare those rally tramps come between those sweeties Matt and Julie? And was it a good idea for the girls to be giving crazy grandma wine? I loved that stereotypical Conway Twitty lady. And then Tim was getting his drink on in front of his dad who is trying to quit drinking...how sensitive!
I love FNL....can't wait 'til this week's episode!
5 of 8 | Posted by Jojobear
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Posted on February 5, 2007 5:31 AM
Another great recap, Screampillar. I cracked up at your pre-game prayer photo caption.
y2kcsc, it would be tough to have a Valentine's Day episode on a show set during football season, but at least every day is Valentine's Day at casa Taylor.
6 of 8 | Posted by JasonR
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Posted on February 5, 2007 7:28 AM
so it only takes like a week and a half for steroids to completely clear your system? who knew?
7 of 8 | Posted by dubbledubs
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Posted on February 7, 2007 10:34 AM
Screampillar, FNLights is one of the best shows on TV, and I LOVE your recaps. I fear we will lose this show eventually, so let's enjoy it while we can!
8 of 8 | Posted by scoobydoo
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Posted on February 9, 2007 12:33 PM