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AIRED: 10/27/10

Coach tempers high expectations for East Dillon's impending season; Vince and Luke work to recruit a new player for the Lions' squad; Dillon bids farewell to two alumni as they prepare to leave for college

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What A Great Way to start the Final Season Of A Great Series!

8.5

By pamhalpert, Aug 29, 2011

The 1st thing I noticed about this episode is that it felt more like a Season Finale, instead of a Season Premiere.

Landry saying goodbye to Grams, and Julie leaving for school, while Coach Taylor cries.

It was so uncomfortable seeing Tim in Prison, and Billy is now a Co Dependent, needy tool.

Landry's band sucks, and I want to know how much the actors were paid to stand there and cheer for his band, while singing along to the words.

I would have liked to seen more Buddy Garrity. I love the way he always stirs the pot, and creates drama.

It was still a great episode.moreless
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A great beginning to the final season of FNL. Expectations are high.

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By 33bones, May 27, 2011

Landry and Julie leaving for college -- with a completely unexpected sendoff. Vince and Jess settle into a relationship while finding ways to help each other with challenges. A new player who can jump joins the Lions. Tim is in prison, but you can feel the chemistry between him and Becky. New challenges for Tami as the guidance counselor joins her husband on the wrong side of the railroad tracks. There are many great stories, and all of the characters seem so real. Even small characters like the principal at East Dillon are just perfect.

The various conversations around the new player Hastings are great fun, as is the brief one that finally gets him to join the team. The on-the-field action is a kick. You see the real dynamics of the game and the swings in confidence.

The writers and director have a certain smugness in their material, but they deliver with nuance and grace. They have a great story to tell, and they appreciate the details. I love when the camera wanders to Coach Taylor to see his amusement, frustration, and occasional joy.

Early in the show, Taylor pauses to say to his wife and daughter, "I'm gonna miss this." He's talking straight through to us, and I share the sadness. FNL starts its final season, and we're going to miss it.moreless
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- Slammin Sammy Meade radio voiceover: Are the Lions lambs headed for a slaughter or Cinderella at the dance?
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- Grandma Saracen: You come over here I want to hug your neck!
  Landry: Okay!
  Grandma Saracen: I want you to pursue your music. That Crucific-whatever it is.
  Landry: Crucifictorious.
  Grandma Saracen: Yes. You love it. You should do it while you're at college. And I have your songs. Got them in my MP player. I can listen to them whenever I want.
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- (Billy has just asked Coach Taylor to take him on as an assistant coach)
  Billy: I respect you sir. I respect what you do. You're a molder of men. And with my baby and all, I think it would be good for me to be around someone like you. Just give me a chance.
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- Billy: I'm thinking about coaching. You know, I figure, since I coached you...
  Tim: Coach was my coach.
  Billy: Right. Well, I just want to change my life a little bit.
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- Original International Air Dates:
  Canada: April 13, 2011 on Global
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