Tim saunters into the Arctic Freeze to have a little Smash Chat. He says that they're all under a lot of pressure, what with playoffs and whatnot, so if Smash could just have a little talk with "his boys" that would be just great thanks. Ah good. Cringe Count: 6. Smash finally gets mildly offended and points out the hypocrisy of the team drunkard asking him to get his shit together, and after some more talk Tim leaves, mumbling about Smash being a lost cause. A neon sign that says "All the way to state!" glows in the background. Subtle.
Tyra shows up at Buddy Garrity's car dealership after hours. I am sooo ready to ratchet up that Cringe Count one more time because I'm almost positive she's going to find them doing the nasty in a showroom Subaru. Alas, it's not meant to be (yet). Mom's still at her desk, catching up on work. However, Buddy does show up moments later with dinner, and it's clearly awkward. Tyra leaves, appropriately disgusted. We'll just save that cringe for next week.
Coach is out in the front yard, going over plays and practicing with his daughter. And the girl has got an ARM. Tami steps out front and watches lovingly. Me too.
It's powderpuff game day! This should be interesting. Landry is running around like a moron in his referee outfit. There is much squealing and flitting about. And the girls are into it, too. HA. Tim is screaming his greasy-haired head off, while Matt is seemingly no where to be found. Tyra catches a glimpse of Buddy Garrity and her mother talking closely in the stands, which causes her to morph into the HULK and DESTROY Lyla. Lyla staggers to her feet and predictably lashes out, asking if this is about Tim. Tyra counters that this is about her father putting his filthy hands all over her mother. Lyla doesn't get it, so Tyra points a finger in her face and calls her "a spoiled little snob." Fight, fight, fight! Aw, she just walks away.
The game continues. Landry makes a call that Coach does not agree with, and he starts yelling uncontrollably, much to the dismay of an embarrassed Tami. Landry demands that Coach get off of his line, so Coach gets all up in his face and Landry gives him a warning and it's hilarious. I've been waiting forever for these two to be thrown into a scene together, and now that it's here, I just don't know what to say.
It's too beautiful for words.
It's tied with 12 seconds left. Matt tries to give some inspirational words to his team, but since he's a total failure here Julie mercifully interrupts with an idea for the last play. She goes with it and scores a touchdown and they win! Landry does the 'it's good' signal and gets all up in Tim's FACE! And I just got a nosebleed, so I'll be right back!
Enjoy this whilst I barricade the flow of blood!
Okay, all better, nothing to worry about folks. Feel free to send flowers. And money. Back to the show. Jason and Herc arrive at a bar to find a whole mess of wheelchair buddies shooting pool, including our old stumpy friend Corey. What's the occasion, you ask? Why, they're all there to inform Jason that he has been invited to the National Quad Rugby Team's training camp in Austin for two weeks. At the end of those two weeks, the coaches evaluate and choose the new members for the team, which will then take off to tour in Beijing. "That's China," Corey explains. How did it just so happen that all of these guys were at the rehab facility that Jason was in, at the exact same time he was recovering, and they're all on the National Team? Why were they even in the rehab place to begin with, if they're already past that? Did they just fly in as soon as the kid's neck snapped? It's probably best not to ask questions. They have...connections. Anyway, Jason is totally speechless. Aw, more happiness for Jason. This can only mean one thing: he'll be miserable by the end of the episode. Such is the Dillon curse.
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Comments (15)
Episodes like this are the reason that FNL is one of the best shows on television.
And Landry's back!
1 of 15 | Posted by eightyschica
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Posted on February 10, 2007 1:03 PM
Great episode! And I think we can all celebrate the greatness that is Landry! I certainly missed him!
Did anyone else notice that Jason was sitting in the driver's seat last week when he and Lyla talked about marriage? If so why's he learning to drive now?
2 of 15 | Posted by ellebella
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Posted on February 10, 2007 1:12 PM
"I didn't know any other restaurants existed in Dillon."
Well, there is the "oriental" place.
I've become addicted this show, and I'm really enjoying your recaps.
3 of 15 | Posted by brilliantmistake
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Posted on February 10, 2007 1:40 PM
Hahaha! Can I just say thank you? Yes? Okay THANK YOU! I seriously needed a laugh and you hooked me up tenfold.
Loved the Isaiah Washington line!! See? I just laughed again thinking about it.
I agree about the scene where Coach asked Julie not to take away their trust. Touching. Brilliantly followed by him chasing her down the hall to find out about the QB thing. LOVED IT.
So many funny parts. Can't even touch them all. Thanks for a great recap.
4 of 15 | Posted by dainsey
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Posted on February 10, 2007 3:04 PM
once Landry announced he was going to be the ref, I knew we were in for some awesomeness.
It is sort of odd to already be doing a "very special episode" in my opinion. but it worked pretty decent anyways.
5 of 15 | Posted by kevintheomanharris
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Posted on February 10, 2007 8:41 PM
I love, love, LOVE your new wallpaper...as soon as I saw that pic I thought the same thing!
I really hope the team can come back together...Coach needs to fire Mac and then channel Denzel Washington (a la Remember the Titans) and bring home a win. That should do the trick.
Speaking of tricks…I was totally anticipating some fogged up windows when Tyra went to see her mom at work…but you’re right – it’s only a matter of time.
I didn’t see previews…is there a new episode coming on this Wednesday?
6 of 15 | Posted by y2kcsc
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Posted on February 11, 2007 4:03 PM
The "Christian" music I believe is DMX. Not quite "Christian" Love your re-caps and LOVE this show.
7 of 15 | Posted by Roney12
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Posted on February 12, 2007 8:16 AM
The only thing better than FNL is your recaps. Thanks!
8 of 15 | Posted by Miss Information
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Posted on February 12, 2007 9:32 AM
great recap!! the recap really does a wonderful show justice!! :o)
9 of 15 | Posted by sunshine858619
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Posted on February 12, 2007 5:23 PM
This is consistently the best recap on TVgasm! I love that you love this show as much as I do - even if there are only about 10 of us watching it. Your comments are always spot on: you read my mind on Waverly's hair and the resurrection of Landry.
10 of 15 | Posted by beanzie
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Posted on February 12, 2007 5:56 PM
Once again, awesome episode, awesome recap!! Loved when Coach chased Julie down the hall after finding out she was going to be QB... he's too cute! Landry = hilarious!! And I also thought it was weird that all those guys that were in rehab are all on the national team of whatever that game is(sorry I'm blanking out)!
11 of 15 | Posted by Jojobear
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Posted on February 13, 2007 1:56 PM
Yeah, that Christian music was indeed DMX. Don't think he's getting the support of any Christian groups anytime soon.
I was curious bout the driving situation too. He definitely was in the driver's seat of the jeep last week. Also, how could they possibly have Saracen's team win the game? Riggins' team was clearly far more prepared. Hell he had a girl who knew how to chop block, there's players in the NFL that don't know how to chop block (skill posiition guys don't usually learn that skill).
12 of 15 | Posted by barcrawler
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Posted on February 13, 2007 3:32 PM
Also, what happened to the lawsuit? Wasn't everyone pissed about that? They all just get over it? Buddy Garrity's the only one upset and just barely.
13 of 15 | Posted by barcrawler
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Posted on February 13, 2007 4:13 PM
Thanks for the great recap and all of the screenshots---that picture of Coach that's now your new wallpaper keeps cracking me up. Oh, Kyle Chandler, how I adore you!
I also thought this was a solid episode. I'm really curious to see what happens next with the team (come on, Coach, fire the racist already!). And who doesn't love Landry? We need more Landry scenes.
How did Jason get so good at rugby so quickly? I could see him being decent at the game, since he was an athlete, but I wouldn't think someone who was only a month or two out of rehab would be good enough to be considered for a national team. Are there really so few quad rugby players that such a newbie would be invited to try-out for nationals?
14 of 15 | Posted by gatsby
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Posted on February 13, 2007 6:56 PM
Um... How much do i LOVE this show.
your recaps are great too :)
i'm afraid that they're going to cancel it soon though. but i guess it's not up against any show that are that good. i just dont know what i'd do with out a smash fix though...
15 of 15 | Posted by meliasaurus
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Posted on February 15, 2007 1:26 AM