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Friday Night Lights Season 3 Episode 9

Game of the Week

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Aired Wednesday 9:00 PM Dec 03, 2008 on The 101

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As if the stress of the playoffs wans't enough, now the Panthers are playing a televised game, after being chosen as the high school game of the week. Tyra finds herself in a dangerous situation, after Cash shows his true self. A college coach wants to meet with Riggins, but he has to decide if he wants to go or not.moreless

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The Dillon Panthers are put on national television.

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By JaCkKbAuEr2424, Nov 23, 2011

It wouldn't be fair to thephenomenalwork that Scott Porter has done this year to say that it's because of him being out of the show that this episode feels so good. But with the whole "trying to sell the house/be a sports agent" arc gone and Jason Street out of the show for now, it gave the show a lot of room to stretch its legs and focus on things that it hasn't had time for. That includes Saracen's mother and football scenes.

I'm not one of those people who thinks that the show needs football scenes every episode to succeed but I always do like it when they give us an intense game to follow. Based on this show's track record, you can never assume that the Panthers will always win. That's why I was nervous watching the game. You never know what's going to happen. But it was great to see Saracen get some well-deserved respect by playing a great game at wide receiver. It also dovetailed nicely with his mother and grandmother, who continue arguing. I've loved the actress who plays Saracen's grandmother, but as far as characters go, her selfishness over wanting Matt to stay with her forever is frustrating. Right now, that arc is building up nicely and I'm excited to see where it goes.

I'm hoping that this is the last we see of Tyra and Cash together. Tyra had a good arc going on with the whole "get into college" thing, and it helped that her and Tami were in scenes together because they've always had some sort of connection. I loved seeing Coach go with Tami to get Tyra away from Cash. I was almost hoping we'd get to see him throw a punch at Cash, but I suppose we've seen Coach doing enough nice and noble things over the course of this show. Let's hope Tyra gets back on track.

As for Lila and Tim, Tim gets badgered by San Antonio State to join the team and he keeps blowing the scout off, instead staying home with Billy to get drunk and help Billy forget about the fact that he got dumped by Mindy. By the time we get to the end of the episode, both Riggins' brothers seem to be on track again, with Tim finally accepting the S.A scout's offer to get a scholarship. The problem is, until I see Tim on the team, I won't believe it. The way they didn't show the conversation makes me hesitant to believe he's actually going to college. But we'll have to see.moreless
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Zach Gilford	Matt Saracen
Kyle Chandler	Eric Taylor
Connie Britton	Tami Taylor
Minka Kelly	Lyla Garrity
Adrianne Palicki	Tyra Collette
Jesse Plemons	Landry Clarke

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Jeremy Sumpter	J.D. McCoy	Guest Star
Drew Waters	Wade Aikmen	Guest Star
Derek Phillips	Billy Riggins	Recurring Role
Stacey Oristano	Mindy Collette	Recurring Role

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- This episode airs on NBC on March 13, 2009.
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- Billy: I was gonna name my first born Timmy. I mean that. Even if it was a girl.
  Tim: (Lifts his shot glass) No regrets.
  Billy: No regrets.
  Both down their shots.
  Tim: Ugh, that didn't sit right. Beer me. Beer me right now!
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- Lyla (walks in on Tim and Billy drinking): You're drunk right now? You have your meeting in like fifteen minutes.
  Tim: I was just trying to help Billy mend his broken heart.
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- (Lyla comes out of her room)
  Buddy: Oh.. It's alive! I thought I was gonna have to send in Search and Rescue.
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- Tim: I'm in because of you. (leans in to kiss Lyla) Oh wow. Mmm...are you on a bender right now? I almost got a buzz off your breath there just now. Like, I don't think it's safe for me to drive strong right now. And for me to say that - it's a lot.
  Lyla: I'm sorry...
  Tim: Don't be. It's fantastic. (kisses her) I'll get drunk with you. I'm on board.
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- Lyla (discussing college): Did you really get in?
  Tim: Yeah, only Riggins to get in, probably the last.
  Lyla: I knew you would.
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- Coach Taylor: (giving a half-time pep talk) Y'all want to end this season? Pack your bags and go home...you know where the door is. Otherwise I suggest you wake up, get your heads in this game. This defense is not gonna carry this team all night long. This offense has got to execute, or else I'll guarantee you our season ends tonight. Understood? I can't hear you.
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