Hello, Goodbye (Friday Night Lights)
4th episode of the 3rd season of Friday Night Lights / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
"Hello, Goodbye" is the fourth episode of the third season of the American sports drama television series Friday Night Lights, inspired by the 1990 nonfiction book by H. G. Bissinger. It is the 41st overall episode of the series and was written by co-executive producer David Hudgins, and directed by co-producer Michael Waxman. It originally aired on DirecTV's 101 Network on October 22, 2008, before airing on NBC on February 6, 2009.
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Episode no. | Season 3 Episode 4 | ||
Directed by | Michael Waxman | ||
Written by | David Hudgins | ||
Produced by | Nan Bernstein Freed | ||
Cinematography by | Todd McMullen | ||
Editing by | Ron Rosen | ||
Original release dates | October 22, 2008 (2008-10-22) (DirecTV) February 6, 2009 (2009-02-06) (NBC) | ||
Running time | 43 minutes | ||
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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, Smash prepares for the try-outs that decide his future. Meanwhile, Tami tries to win over the recent controversy, Matt asks his mother for help, and Tyra meets a new guy. The episode marked the last appearance of Gaius Charles as Smash Williams in the series.
According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 4.21 million household viewers and gained a 1.4/4 ratings share among adults aged 18–49. The episode received critical acclaim, with critics praising closure on the character of Smash Williams.