Season Three
I gotta start living my life as Brian. I'm never gonna be Smash again.
3x01 - I Knew You WhenWritten By: Jason Katims
Directed By: Jeffrey Reiner
Original Airdate: October 1, 2008
Summary: Tami begins her job as principal at Dillon High. Eric begins the season with concerns about job security. Matt worries about a freshman quarterback with an enormous amount of talent. Tyra hits a roadblock in her path to college as Landry tries to hold onto her. Tim and Lyla hide their relationship.
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I uh, I ate pigeon tonight, Tyra.
3x02 - Tami Knows BestWritten By: Elizabeth Heldens
Directed By: Jeffrey Reiner
Original Airdate: October 8, 2008
Summary: Tyra runs for student body president but her methods disappoint Tami. Tami continues to battle Buddy over the Jumbotron. Matt considers emancipation as his grandmother's dimentia worsens. Coach tries to get Smash a try out. Lyla is thrilled to find out that Tim has been getting letters from colleges interested in him.
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That is not my quarterback. You are my quarterback. You understand that?
3x03 - How the Other Half LiveWritten By: Patrick Massett and John Zinman
Directed By: Dean White
Original Airdate: October 15, 2008
Summary: Matt continues to feel more pressure from J.D.'s presence as Joe McCoy continues to put pressure on Coach. Billy comes up with an idea to make money to pay for the wedding that could end badly. Coach prepares Smash for his walk on at A&M. Dillon gathers at the McCoy house when Tami takes Katie up on her offer to host the barbecue.
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You are a moulder of men. And I find that admirable. And I find that sexy.
3x04 - Hello, GoodbyeWritten By: David Hudgins
Directed By: Michael Waxman
Original Airdate: October 22, 2008
Summary: Tyra finds herself attracted to a rodeo cowboy friend of Billy's, which damages her friendship with Landry. Coach continues to help Smash prepare for his walk on with A&M. Smash's future begins to brighten. Tami steps up her fight against the new Jumbotron as she and Buddy go to a board meeting about the issue. Matt's mother Shelby visits him.
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Fine, I'll sit on your bench. I'll come to practice and do everything you tell me to. But I'm gonna hate it. And you're gonna hate it.
3x05 - Every Rose Has Its ThornWritten By: Kerry Ehrin
Directed By: Jason Katims
Original Airdate: October 29, 2008
Summary: Coach lets J.D. play, leaving Matt feeling bitter. Jason feels helpless and disappointed by his situation with Erin and needs to find away to earn more money. Buddy tries to sell the house he shared with his ex-wife. Tim gets an idea to make money and takes it to Jason and Billy. Tyra and Cash continue seeing each other.
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You can't beat yourself up because you're taking chances on things.
3x06 - It Ain't Easy Being J.D. McCoyWritten By: Bridget Carpenter
Directed By: Patrick Norris
Original Airdate: November 5, 2008
Summary: The team hazes the freshman players, including J.D., which prompts Coach to ask Tim to look out for the new quarterback. Jason, Tim, Herc and Billy struggle with the house as Erin leaves with Noah. Cash's past ends up on Tyra's doorstep. Landry's attitude creates problems with Crucifictorious. Matt and Julie reconnect.
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I have seen football do wonderful things for kids and that is because of my husband.
3x07 - Keeping Up AppearancesWritten By: Brent Fletcher
Directed By: Chris Eyre
Original Airdate: November 12, 2008
Summary: Landry pursues his romantic interest in Devin, the new bass player. Lyla's siblings visit and Buddy is desperate to connect with his children. Eric and Tami deal with a Panther, who hasn't told his parents that he's part of the team. Jason helps Billy put together a highlight reel to help Tim get into college. Jason finds himself interested in a new career.
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Why would you want to leave Texas?
3x08 - New York, New YorkWritten By: Kerry Ehrin
Directed By: Jeffrey Reiner
Original Airdate: November 19, 2008
Summary: Tim accompanies Jason to New York as he tries to find a way to provide for Erin and Noah. Cash prepares to leave on the rodeo circuit and Tyra worries about him being faithful. Tami wants to buy a new, larger house. Mac has a heart attack at practice. Matt finds himself enjoying a new position on the team, after losing his spot as quarterback.
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What this is? An anti-Riggins forcefield.
3x09 - Game of the WeekWritten By: David Hudgins
Directed By: Michael Waxman
Original Airdate: December 3, 2008
Summary: While on the road Tyra experiences Cash's dark side. The Panthers are the featured high school game of the week. Landry finds himself in the spotlight for being a scholar athlete. Billy and Mindy experience trouble in their relationship. Lyla is angry with Tim and bonds with Mindy. Tim shows no interest when San Antonio State wants to recruit him.
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That is my daughter.
3x10 - The Giving TreeWritten By: Elizabeth Heldens
Directed By: David Boyd
Original Airdate: December 10, 2008
Summary: Tyra struggles to get back on track at school after her absence - she goes to Landry for help. Landry's band finds help from an unexpected person. J.D. meets a girl but Joe disapproves of his son dating. Buddy gets into some trouble with Lyla's college money, causing her to move out. Eric discovers Matt and Julie in bed together.
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You surprise me, honey. Everyday. Since the minute I knew you were coming until right now.
3x11 - A Hard Rain's Gonna FallWritten By: Bridget Carpenter, Patrick Massett, John Zinman
Directed By: Michael Waxman
Original Airdate: December 17, 2008
Summary: Tyra prepares for Mindy's bridal shower with help from Landry. Joe McCoy goes too far in his efforts to stop J.D. from seeing Madison. Lyla continues to shut Buddy out of her life. The school board considers re-opening East Dillon High, which would cost the Panthers players. Tyra worries about her SAT scores. After his grandmother has an accident, Matt is faced with a difficult decision regarding her care.
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Well, you're gonna win. Or you're gonna lose. Either way, the sun's gonna come up the next morning.
3x12 - UnderogsWritten By: Elizabeth Heldens
Directed By: Jeffrey Reiner
Original Airdate: January 7, 2009
Summary: The Panthers head to State. Matt and Tim prepare for their last game as Panthers. Tyra tries to write her college essay. Landry has trouble getting to the game. Coach and Tami deal with fallout from Joe McCoy's attack on his son. Matt considers going to art school in Chicago. Billy decides to open a garage called Riggins Rigs.
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I love my job. I'm good at it, and I'd like to keep it.
3x13 - Tomorrow BluesWritten By: Jason Katims
Directed By: Jeffrey Reiner
Original Airdate: January 14, 2009
Summary: The board decides to re-district. Coach faces the possibility of losing his job. Tim must decide whether or not to attend college. Joe McCoy pulls some strings. Buddy and Tami try to convince Lyla to change her plans. Julie tries to make a sacrifice for Matt, who prepares to leave his grandmother behind. Tyra is waitlisted by UT. Mindy and Billy's wedding approaches.
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