LAST EDITED ON 01-11-07 AT 08:52 AM (EST)Way to much Buddy Garrity on this episode. His church prayer was super funny. And he can sing!
The Tyra and her mom story must lead to somewhere I guess. She was gutsy and fiery when she stood up for her mother. She nailed that scene. It just seems like they give Tyra these out of place storyliness to use the actress more (because she's smokin hot and a magnificent actress and underused on the show thus far). I'm still waiting for some meaning to the story with the oil guy. I do like her character but she doesn't seem to fit. Maybe that's the point. I do hope her character starts to flow more evenly with the rest of the show. Tim's interest in Tyra taking him back seemed sudden and strange. (not enough Tim this episode) Her not taking him back was surprising. Makes me think that's how we're going to get more Tyra. Tim will be trying to win her back. We were also shown that she has to be the grown-up in her house to an extent. Maybe that's the beginning of a Tyra/Matt friendship. They both have a lot on their plates. But where was her sister? (remember her? the stripper...)
I want more Tim/Landry! Which brings me to no Landry this episode.
I can't figure out why Waverly likes Smash at all. ugh. He's so full of himself and ridiculous.
They seem to want us to like Matt's dad. His not wanting to wear the American flag pin to use as a selling tool was honorable. But then when he walked into the house from work and talked to Matt but blew right past grandma. You have to kind of feel for the guy though. He doesn't really know this kind of living.
Grandma walking around with the football and talking about the Buckley/Arnett game was fantastic. She's such a highlight on the show.
They make it impossible to dislike Jason and his parents for the lawsuit against Coach Taylor. We love Coach but dammit they need money to take care of their boy. And we love their boy. The scene in the pharmacy with his dad and Coach was heart wrenching. And the staredown at the rodeo with Jason and Coach was tear jerking and beautifully shot. Scott Porter is brilliant. Brilliant. He's so brilliant I'm actually warming up to Lyla. His acting skills are rubbing off on her maybe.
When Julie told Coach and Tami they were the best parents, the different reactions were hilarious. Coach is all smiles and thinking, awww. what a great daughter. yeah, we are the best parents. And Tami is all, "Something terrible must have happened!"
The end with everybody celebrating at the rodeo was so fun to watch. Matt and Julie hugging and him tackling her to the ground was so adorable.