Pantherama!
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Episode 7
| "Pantherama!" | |
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| Friday Night Lights episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 2 Episode 7 |
| Directed by | David Boyd |
| Written by | Bridget Carpenter |
| Cinematography by | Todd McMullen |
| Editing by | Stephen Michael |
| Original release date | November 16, 2007 |
| Running time | 43 minutes |
| Guest appearances | |
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"Pantherama!" is the seventh episode of the second season of the American sports drama television series Friday Night Lights, inspired by the 1990 nonfiction book by H. G. Bissinger. It is the 29th overall episode of the series and was written by supervising producer Bridget Carpenter and directed by David Boyd. It originally aired on NBC on November 16, 2007.
The series is set in the fictional town of Dillon, a small, close-knit community in rural West Texas. It follows a high school football team, the Dillon Panthers. It features a set of characters, primarily connected to Coach Eric Taylor, his wife Tami, and their daughter Julie. In the episode, as Dillon prepares for Pantherama, Eric faces problems with Smash and Santiago. Meanwhile, Julie is introduced to a new teacher, while Matt bonds with Carlotta.
According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 5.96 million household viewers and gained a 2.1 ratings share among adults aged 18–49. The episode received mixed-to-positive reviews from critics, who praised Smash's subplot, but some felt that the episode's pacing was rushed and under-developed.
The Panthers prepare to meet with potential recruiters for other schools, but Eric (Kyle Chandler) tells them to focus primarily on training. During this, Tim (Taylor Kitsch) decides to leave his house when Billy (Derek Phillips (actor)) and Jackie (Brooke Langton) spend time together. He convinces Tyra (Adrianne Palicki) in allowing him to stay, but she only gives him two days to find a new place.
Tami (Connie Britton) assigns Tyra and Lyla (Minka Kelly) to be in charge of the entertainment section of the "Pantherama", a yearly charity event for the football team. For this, Tyra and Lyla get the team to practice dancing. When Eric sends Santiago (Benny Ciaramello) for check-up, Tami finds that Santiago lives alone, as his uncle has not come home in almost a year. Tami wants to prioritize Santiago's home life before allowing to play, so Buddy (Brad Leland) decides to allow Santiago to live with him. Even with Tami's concerns, Buddy states that he can take care of Santiago.
Seeing Matt (Zach Gilford) kissing Lauren (Kim Smith) in the hallway, Julie (Aimee Teegarden) gets into a classroom with her journalism teacher Noah Barnett (Austin Nichols). Noah understands Julie's predicament and consoles her, helping her in writing an article about Pantherama. Matt, meanwhile, starts bonding out with Carlotta (Daniella Alonso) at home when she teaches him to dance for Pantherama. Smash (Gaius Charles) starts accepting meetings with potential recruiters. One of these, Whitmore University, offers a full scholarship. While his mother likes the offer, Smash is not interested, as the school's football team is very poor and not suitable for his professional career. Corrina (Liz Mikel) is angered by Smash's decision, as she cares about his education.
After Pantherama, Matt thanks Carlotta for her help. He then kisses her, surprising her. Corrina visits Eric, asking him to watch over Smash, feeling that the lack of a father figure may cloud his judgment. Eric interrupts a meeting that Smash set up with another recruiter, telling him he is talented but that he needs to protect his own future. After Tyra kicks him out, Tim accepts to live in a rented apartment with a friend of Tyra's sister. Santiago is introduced to Buddy's apartment, and settles into his new bedroom.
Production
Development
In October 2007, NBC announced that the seventh episode of the season would be titled "Pantherama!".[1] The episode was written by supervising producer Bridget Carpenter, and directed by David Boyd. This was Carpenter's third writing credit, and Boyd's fourth directing credit.[2]