I'm caught up now. And I was underwhelmed by the season finale. While it was an interesting episode, there were far too many unrealistic plot lines for me.

- A school district would allow a principal dismissed for her actions regarding pregnancy counseling to head the counseling department of a different school in the same district? *buzzer sound*

- Tim Riggins being able to take the entire fall for the chop shop so Billy gets off completely? *buzzer sound*

- East Dillon High, a school in its first year with a football program, beating last year's state champion Dillon High? *buzzer sound*

- Landry kicking a 46-yard field goal to win it after a horrible miss on an extra point earlier in the game? *buzzer sound*

On the other hand, I thought the plotlines with Matt's return to Dillon were very well done, as were the developments with Jess and Vince. Landry's after-the-fact comments to Vince were spot-on too.

Having watched the entire season now, I agree with the USA Today TV critic who summarized the season by saying that it was compelling TV, but not as good as it used to be due to the smaller budget and reduced cast. I'm looking forward to next season (the final season), but my expectations are lower than they were at the start of this season.