Over in Tami's real guidance office, Jason is blabbering on and on about the quad rugby tryouts, justifying them to Tami and himself and each and every one of her potted plants. She's concerned that missing finals will make it very hard for him to get back on track. Jason remains optimistic, as always, saying that he can handle it and if not, he can always take the GED. She says he's putting all his eggs into the quad rugby basket, and he joyfully agrees. Oh, Jason. It doesn't matter whether you make it or not. Your life is destined to be full of nothing but misery because you are from Dillon, the unhappiest place on earth.
"I'm delusional!"
Matt has once again committed the fatal error of taking advice from Landry, who insists that nothing says "I'm sorry" like a mix CD. They approach Tyra in the cafeteria, asking for the whereabouts of Julie, but she's on to them. She's horrified at the mix CD idea, as is Landry all of a sudden, leaving poor Matt to wallow in his own inadequacies. Landry introduces himself to Tyra, which is amazing because can you imagine the kind of couple these two would make? I sure can't, so I'm really hoping the writers will do it for me. She suggests to Matt that he spend some money on an apology, prompting Landry to say that that's what HE'S been telling him all along! I can't wait 'til this kid is president.
Tim is quizzing the JVs in the lunch line. They're failing miserably. The brunt of his insults fall upon an unfortunately acned boy who looks terrified and miserable and basically has the words "I'M A TEENAGER" written all over him. In zits. Tim tells him that if he blows a play the whole town of Dillon will hate him and he'll never get laid in his entire life. Which is probably true regardless of whether or not he even picks up a football. One of the other kids tries to answer but they're all hopeless so Tim decrees that they will not be eating today.
"Uh, my mom thinks I'm cool!"
Over at the Black Football Player Table of Civil Disobedience, a player with very nice eyes is complaining to Smash about this whole plan of his. He needs a scholarship and he can't afford not to play. Smash won't budge and promises them it'll all be worth it. You know what's not worth it? The Dillon Cafeteria jello selection.
Coach is passing out some schedules to the other coaches in his office. As they leave, Mac pokes in and demands to know why he wasn't invited. Coach says it was a defensive meeting, which holds water with me, but the most I know about defense is the D + (picture of a fence) sign I see at games. On television. During my fancy tea parties. Mac mumbles something about secret meeetings, causing Coach to snap, "I can have a meeting with whoever I want, whenever I want, whether it fits your comfort zone or not." Hey, Coach, I'LL fit your comfort zone. (Call me!) Mac keeps complaining, whining that he already apologized (barely), but Coach shouts that it didn't seem very sincere (very true), and that most of the town thinks he's a racist (which he is), so his termination papers are sitting right there on the desk (which I hope is made of the finest mahoghany). Looks like Coach is going to have to make a difficult decision. AGAIN.
Matt and Landry are at a jewelry store, attempting to pick out something to win back the heart of fair maiden Julie. Yes! I love Landry's love coaching sessions! In the uncharted territory that is the Landry Mind, he and Tyra are already a couple and are giving Matt some collective advice about what to buy. Matt mocks him and Landry does that fantastic droll offended bit that we've all come to know and love. The lady behind the counter asks if she can help, and for a moment I'm thinking how weird it would be if the plotline took off the way Lost's did last night in the jewelry store. Just imagine Landry on the island. He and Hurley would have Dharma Comedy Night all wrapped up. Anyway, the lady shows them a fancy diamond ring, which Landry is all for. But when she tells them it costs almost a grand, Landry points out that diamonds are a bad idea, what with Africa and the blood diamonds and whatnot. That's Landry for ya, the social conscience of Dillon. Having dealt with enough of their foolishness, the lady helps them pick out a nice $50 necklace with Julie's birthstone. Aw.
"I prefer more of a mauve."
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Comments (13)
I must admit that I am not a football fan, but I love this show. Kyle Chadler has been a fav since his "Homefront" days, and I too yelled out"face mask" when that nasty play was made! Great recap!
1 of 13 | Posted by Natalie
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Posted on February 16, 2007 4:55 PM
I really enjoyed this episode, but then again, I enjoy ALL episodes of FNL! Great recap again!
Ok, I wanna know how Tyra, Julie, Matt and Landry could even get in the front door of the strip joint (The Landing Strip - hee hee)? Isn't there usually a doorman or bouncer? Maybe I'm getting too technical(?) Anyway, I thought Coach's comment about getting their little "perp" was too funny. Those Taylors!
Mama Smash continues to be the awesome voice of reason! She rocks! I love that woman.
I also yelled "FACE MASK" at the TV! LOL, good to know I'm not the only one who gets into it! I thought the psychotic DV fans were gonna bust down that fence and kill our beloved Panthers! It was a very captivating episode. FNL is my favorite show, I REALLY hope it doesn't get canned!
2 of 13 | Posted by Jojobear
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Posted on February 16, 2007 5:03 PM
This might be my favorite episode of tv - ever.
As far as this:
I think you're missing the subtext. Everyone involved knew it had NOTHING to do with official police business. It was an attempted lynching. Mac asking for a warrant was his way of saying he knew what was afoot and he wasn't gonna stand for it. It was two against a whole bunch and there was no way Smash was getting off that bus.
That scene blew my mind. The fact that they were able to deal with those issues, so deftly, so subtly, with out any preachiness or after school special vibe was really incredible.
3 of 13 | Posted by beckylooo
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Posted on February 16, 2007 5:31 PM
Awesome episode. Awesome recap. I melted too when Matt & Julie reconnnected. As for the Texas parts, no one checks ID anywhere outside of the big cities, and the bus scene was based on a true story. I can't remember the exact date, but it happened to some high school team getting the hell out of dodge several years ago after creaming the opponent on their home turf. The writer obviously knows his Texas football, and all the built-in drama that has mushroomed out of it.
4 of 13 | Posted by Ozone Dude
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Posted on February 16, 2007 6:23 PM
To me, this was the best episode of the entire season! Great recap as always!!
Coach/Kyle Chandler is and will always be my favorite on the show and I love the dynamic between him and Tami. I loved the scene in Tami's office when Coach is all confused and vulnerable and going to his loving wife for support. I want to be Mrs. Coach Taylor!
I also love Mama Smash and all of her guidance and support - she's the epitome of strong black woman and I love it. After she gives her pep talks to Smash I just want to hug her!
The whole police car, warrant scene made my heart stop. I was more concerned that the show was going to end there an leave us all hanging. I would not have been able to take that!
And Julie and Matt...yes, melt our little hearts....and based on the previews I can only imagine the Landry advice that is soon to be. hahahaa.
5 of 13 | Posted by y2kcsc
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Posted on February 17, 2007 8:48 AM
Excellent episode, perhaps the best so far. And, awesome recap!
I really disliked Mac last week, but this week, not so much. I like the way the characters on this show, while at first, seeming one-dimensional, are really very layered.
I loved Mama Smash! I especially like the way Waverly is being written as the young "idealist" versus Mama Smash as the mature "realist"; both viewpoints are valid and it's yet another example of the nuanced writing of this show. I see a big Mama versus Waverly showdown in the near future!
OMG! The "perps" and "Why can't we get ours?" Too funny.
The Taylor family? Perfection. Coach and his three "wives"? Perfection. Julie and Matt? Another heart melted! My attachment to this show is beginning to concern me...
6 of 13 | Posted by midwestliberal
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Posted on February 17, 2007 10:48 AM
Another great episode/recap!!
I always get sad after an episode ends, and I have to wait another week for a new one. So imagine my suprise when Coach Taylor made a special appearance on Grey's Anatomy the next night! Oh wait, that's sort of spoiler-ish. Sorry, but it was amazing.
7 of 13 | Posted by iSaySeriously
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Posted on February 17, 2007 10:51 AM
Great recap!
8 of 13 | Posted by sluggerbun
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Posted on February 17, 2007 3:31 PM
yea i'm already sick of waverly. i liked her... at first because she was all like hey smash no i'm not going to buy into your whole egotrip. but now she's all like i'm gonna be a bitch and tell you what to do. she just needs to chill... and back off from my man...
great great episode :)
9 of 13 | Posted by meliasaurus
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Posted on February 18, 2007 1:58 PM
i just can't get over how realistic (and hilarious) the taylor family is. when tami and julie were hollering at each other with the coach sitting there looking perplexed, mrs. jack turned to me and said 'that's my childhood.'
the racial drama was a little heavy-handed and improbable (sorry, but there's no way smash and the rest of those boys would walk off the team in the middle of the playoffs; coach mac would probably have been suspended 'pending review' or some such), but it made for great TV. and that 'will you be my girlfriend' moment? priceless, and too true. ah, nostalgia! god bless you, FNL.
10 of 13 | Posted by jack
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Posted on February 19, 2007 7:21 AM
This is a show that I almoast always go back and watch again. Not for geeky stuff like Lost, but because each scene is so lovely and perfectly done. The acting, writing, casting, everything is fantastic.
I can not wait for next week. On the preview when Julie told Tami, "we're thinking about it" (sex) and Coach with the panties, I am dorkishly excited.
11 of 13 | Posted by dent
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Posted on February 19, 2007 12:27 PM
There actually is a strip club in Austin called The Landing Strip.
http://www.austinlandingstrip.com/
I LOVE Matt & Julie and cannot wait to see how they play out in the next episode. The Taylors are my favorite TV parents.
When is Lyla going to get a life? She is so boring!!!!
Jason needs to go get his ass pummeled in quad rugby try outs. He is so freaking annoying.
Landry is the best! Who ever writes his lines is a genious!
12 of 13 | Posted by TitsMagee
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Posted on February 19, 2007 1:35 PM
I LOVE this show and your recaps, I wait for them to be posted. Just tought I would trough my 2 cents in and say here in Detroit Michigan there is a strip club called The Landing Strip, its close to Metro airport. Hehehe
13 of 13 | Posted by Roney12
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Posted on February 20, 2007 6:45 AM