Friday Night Lights

There Goes the Neighborhood

Season 2, Episode 10, Aired 1/4/08

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Not only do Coach Taylor have to adjust to their rivals Laribee High School sharing their lockers, football fields, and weight room with them after a tornado strikes, but he also has to adjust, along with Tami and Julie, to Tim Riggins living with them. After being cleared of murder, Landry and Tyra now must work on their relationship.moreless

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Zach Gilford

Matt Saracen
Aimee Teegarden

Julie Taylor
Taylor Kitsch

Tim Riggins

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Another great episode filled with all sorts of potential game-changers.

8.5

"Great"

By JaCkKbAuEr2424, Nov 20, 2011 Report Abuse

Right now, I feel like Friday Night Lights is beginning to truly feel like Season 1 again. I'm not one to necessarily compare one season of a show against another because I understand shows can't 100% stay the same over time, but I do like there to be a consistent quality. Early Season 2 episodes were a bit dull but they've really picked up now.
The main part of the episode involves a rival high-school being forced to share locker space and the school halls with the Dillon Panthers. It should be obvious just by this premise that tensions would be high, and yes, things roll out exactly how you would expect them to. But boy, the writers are good at taking the obvious and wringing surprises out of them. Just because we know or assume it's going to happen, it's just as powerful to see the Panthers and the other team fighting against each other, playing pranks on each other and such.
In fact, although Landry has gotten off scot-free, he's still feeling the after effects of not being able to be with Tyra, which results in him starting a school-wide fight between the other team and the students at Dillon. I'm hoping that Landry and Tyra continue getting stuff to do... right now, the show is having trouble keeping everyone involved in the show. I feel like we go awhile without seeing Tyra, Lila, Jason and others.
That being said, we're being given some pretty strong stories with the other characters. Coach Taylor may be one of the best "good guys" on TV right now, he still has those moments where he goes off the deep end, and when he pushes the other team's coach against the locker and threatens him, it's a powerful moment for Kyle Chandler. I also enjoyed seeing Riggins show up at the Coach's house, although I'm not sure I'm happy with the whole "Coach thinks Tim is trying to get with Julie" thing. Is it really that hard for people to open their mouths and tell the truth?
I won't even bother talking about Matt and Carlotta because it's stupid and Zach Gilford deserves better storylines than this. Overall though, the rest of the episode was good.moreless

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A lot of moments typical of a high school drama but not typical of this series. But some of these moments are still golden and save the episode.

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By Uncle_SaltyJT, Jul 29, 2010 Report Abuse

Resorting to immature high school banter is not one of the strengths of this show. Yet, here, it seems like that is what we are left with. Nonetheless, the plot does move forward and there are a few quality moments. Coach Taylor taking up for Riggins stole the show. The evolution of Landry and Tyra's relationship is getting old. He deserves better than her and he is growing to realize this. He was a much more entertaining character when he wasn't obsessed with Tyra. His speech during the dance was another great moment of the episode. Riggins' subplot with Julie is not that interesting and the fact that he is "caught" was stereotypical and is the type of event that can cause a guy like Riggins to make a handful of poor decisions. So wait until next week...moreless

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watching FNL is allways a pleasure but this episode was really good, tim riggins, is the best character in the show.

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By FNLlove89, Jun 10, 2008 Report Abuse

where to start... I loved this hole Julie/ Tim story I really think he should be her big brother. He continue to get problems with every thing he does and I hate when he gets missunderstood. I really hope Julie is steping up for tim, cause he needs that from someone. Tim is really a fun guy and always makes the best of the situation.
It is allways a good episode in every show when a tornado comes to the town, and a can really understand the fights between the two teams. I really hated that team all the players were such divas, when they sould be greatful.
Julie has this season been very moody and like a little girl, I really hope she becomes like she was in season 1.
Tamis sister is just so funny of course she thinks Tims hot who dosent, and tami just gets more and more boring she needs to change her attitude a littel. Landry and tyra, well!! what can I say, she is to afraid of his dad and every on else in school, but I dont really think they should be together, but both have grown as a person while beeing together.
every episode makes me feel happy and sad, Loves this show and this episode. keep up the good work.moreless

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Do not cancel this show!!

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By therockstop, Feb 11, 2008 Report Abuse

After watching this episode (I have seen all of them) I cannot believe this show is in jeopardy of being canceled. This episode is in my opinion the best one so far. This show deals with problems that the average American encounters in life. All of the off field things that occur in this show are very realistic. I would say some of the on field situations are a little unrealistic. I have never seen a team win so many games on the last play but I can live with it. I love Coach Taylor and Riggins and if this show gets canceled I will be disappointed.moreless

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In this episode the Taylor family adjusts to Tim living in the house.

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By addict666, Feb 07, 2008 Report Abuse

I love this episode, it was really funny and touching at the same time. Coach and Tim getting along and playing ping pong together was really hilarious and Tim made a nice addition to the family. Him watching Oprah was great and so very Tim. The big dance brought change for Landry and Tyra as she grew embarrassed of their relationship. I felt really bad for him because that guy she was with was an idiot and he doesn't deserve to be treated that way. Watching Julie get drunk at the party was amusing as well and Tim telling off Riley was classic. And at the end when Coach throws him out for trying to do the right thing, I felt really bad for him because he doesn't have anywhere to go.moreless

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- When coach Taylor walks outside, talking on the phone, he closes the door directly behind him, but when he walks back in the house, the door is already open. Edit
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- Scott Porter (Jason Street) doesn't appear in this episode. Edit
- Featured Music: Soulja Boy - "Crank That" Charlie Rich - "The Most Beautiful Girl" Edit
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- Julie: You just gotta let it go sometimes, you just...gotta let people be who they wanna be and just let 'em go make out with whoever they wanna make out in front of whoever they feel like. Landry: You don't just give up though. If you really care about something you don't just give up. You do whatever it takes. Edit
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