Speaking of which, Mama Williams is at the bank, being told that her application for a loan has been denied. She questions whether it has anything to do with the fact that she's a single parent or the fact that she's, say it with me kids, black. Cringe Count: 7. Smash demands to speak to the supervisor, but the uppity snippy bank lady says she can only leave a message. Smash only gets angrier and begins to yell, but wise Mama stops him before he can become the "junkyard dog" and give these people the satisfaction. And her chin is waddling, so you know she means business. She says thank you to the bank bitches and drags him out. Classy lady, that Mama.
Jason is at home on the computer, looking at pictures of quad rugby players. And there's the aforementioned Mark Zupan. Or is it Herc? I CAN'T TELL. Lyla walks in and he happily greets his QB1. Why wasn't he at the game? Uncool, dude. If you're going to propose to the girl you should go to her powderpuff games. It's in the proposal contract that I just now made up. She asks if she is in fact a spoiled snob. Jason laughs but says, yes, a little. Anyway, there's no time for her problems right now because "IgotinvitedtonationalsandI'mgoingtotrainingcampandifImakeitI'mgoingtoChina!" Lyla is surprised, because what about their plans? What about school? "School was a mistake," explains Jason. UGH. Cringe Count: 8. A mistake? After one biology class? Dude, you picked the absolute worst time to come back to school. Had you sat in on an English class you would have been totally fine. But no, you wanted to slice the frog. Damn you, science! He says he doesn't want to go through the trouble of fitting in, so he'll just get his GED and move on with his life. Lyla is appropriately horrified, as am I.
"How will you hear my whining if you're all the way over in China?"
But for now it's on to Tami's Race Relations Forum. There is a poor turnout, to say the least. One black kid gets up to say that at the end of the day, they all just want to be with their own. Landry puts in his two cents and says something about science and DNA. He is ignored. Finally a voice of reason in Waverly pipes up, and is promptly interrupted by Abercrombie. This escalates and eventually leads to an all-out brawl. Smash watches from the shadows.
He sneaks away to find Mac watching some plays on tape. He tries to talk to him about the whole situation, but Mac says it's none of his business. He very rudely says he's fed up with Smash's whining, and that if he keeps it up he'll be warming the bench on Friday. Cringe Count: 9. Smash says he can't do that, but oh ho! Mac says "I can do that." Pause and sinister glance. "And I will." OOOOHH.
Tami arrives home and collapses onto the couch. She tells her husband about the forum fiasco and, showing a rare vulnerability, laments the futility of it all. Coach does the wonderful husband thing and comforts her lovingly. "You're my wife, and I am damn proud of you." Give this man a medal, an award, a World's Best Husband coffee mug, anything!
Smash is in his room listening to some sort of Christian rap. He becomes Inspired.
Later on, he and Waverly usher all the black football players into the church. Waverly ominously hands him a set of keys and for a moment I think he's going to lock them all in the church. Come on, Smash, Seven Minutes In Heaven is not the answer to racism. Instead he joins them inside and closes the door. What the hell is going on?
We're about to find out. At practice the next day, the team lines up and prepares to run sprints. When Mac blows the whistle, most of the team takes off but the black players stand still. Mac the asshat yells at them and blows the whistle again. Smash takes off his helmet and the rest of the players follow suit. They stare down Mac as he continues to scream at them. Finally, they walk off the field, with Smash leading the charge. Cringe Count: 1000. Oh, Coach. Your team is broken and so is my heart.
The Rockettes, ladies and gentlemen!
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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