We both feel this episode might be the best so far in its young season.  Chip really brought his “A” game for his acting performance.

Cliff Notes—The boys decide they need a woman in the band to hit the high notes.  Maddie gets upset at Jonah after his ex puts out a video song disparaging her.  Deacon and Jessie want to take things up a notch but have difficulty finding the time and place at first. Juliette is asked by Darius to give back by helping others—in Bolivia!.  She and Avery do not see eye to eye on this even if its for just 2 weeks.  Boys discover Alana and ask her to be in the band where Gunnar promptly asks if she has a boyfriend—or a dog.  Deacon has an issue as he is overwhelmed with emotion and cannot go through with sleeping with Jessie.  Jessie feels self-conscious since she is not Rayna.  Progress is made as Deacon tells Jessie he feels close to her.  Avery and Juliette appear to have settled the Bolivia thing and they have a night of passion, but Avery wakes up the next morning alone with Juliette no where in sight.

Songs

Sweet Revenge——-Alana

Looking For The Light——Deacon

Go with It———The boys & Alana

Hold On (Not Leaving You Behind)———-The boys & Alana

 

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Cliff notes—The boys don’t believe they are in sync (see what I did there?). Avery is put off when Juliette mentions something she read as inspiration.  Scarlett goes to Equine therapy and meets lady who treated Tom Cruise like crap in ‘Cocktail’.  Before long Scarlett ends up cleaning the stables. She saves the nephew of the boss lady and now gets to ride. The boys argue over songs and lyrics.  Juliette goes to the “church” and relives her past.  Daphne gets into trouble with Jake at school.  The boys have a breakthrough and decide to have fun.  Juliette has a breakthrough remembering that she was a victim of sexual abuse as a child. 

Songs

My Arms—–Will, Gunnar, Avery

Wandering Roads—-Hallie and Deacon

Tearin Up My Heart —–Will, Gunnar, Avery

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This was a highly emotional episode that was much better after a second watch. We do have lofty expectations for this show being the last season and all so while good, we did expect more.

Cliff Notes–Zach tells Deacon he wants to make a change and run for Senate in California but don’t worry he will still fund the company. Will is a little out of sorts when he gets the news.  Maddie and Jonah meet again and he wants her to sing on his new album.  Deacon and Jessie’s plan for a slow indoctrination to the kids is ruined as Daphne runs into them after school.  Very awkward.  Will works out and meets a hook up.  Turns out Will has trouble performing and not the music kind of performing if you know what we mean.  He sees a doctor right away to get help (Viagra), but the doctor wants to get samples to make sure it isnt something else.  Busted. Doctor tells him to stop with the steroids and he agrees just long enough to do more when he gets home.  Deacon and Jessie both pull back and finally get together when Deacon shows up at her house unannounced. Avery continues to be bothered by Juliette trusting in the “movement”. Scarlett decides on a path after watching TV. Gunnar has a way with walking in on folks.

Songs

Different Kind Of Hot——Jonah Ford

Will You Feel The Same—–Jonah & Maddie

I Always Will—–Juliette

Come and Find Me—-Daphne

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If you like fun one liners, this was the episode for you! This episode had some very good and humorous moments.  There was also some awkward moments as well.

The Cliff Notes—Deacon runs into Jessie at the market while Scarlett avoids Gunnar.  Scarlett gives Deacon the idea to ask Jessie for a date.  Will and Gunnar enjoy making music. Juliette decides to check out the Movement of Coherent Philosophy and finds out she gets treated like everyone else and this too can be hers for 30% of her income plus manual labor.  Scarlett is having trouble deciding whether she should continue to make music or help people in another sort of way.  Avery gets “kidnapped” and enjoys playing with the new supergroup including Will and Gunnar.  Deacon goes on the worst date ever but still gets the kiss from Jessie.  Daphne sets herself up for disappointment as she and Jake are glad their parents did not date. (oops).  Juliette looks like she needs to make a tough decision.

 

Songs

Second Chances——Bryan Lanning

Aint No Normal——-Scarlett

Right Where You Want Me——-Will and Gunnar

Stop The World And Let Me Off—Will, Gunnar, and Avery.

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Welcome to the new season of everybody’s favorite CMT show, Nashville.  Unfortunately, its also the last season.  Let’s hope for 16 solid episodes.  This episode was a good start and we discuss our likes and dislikes and where we think things will go moving forward. In this episode’s “Cliff Notes”, Maddie gets a call to perform at a benefit in LA.  Deacon is mildly upset that it will be New Year’s Eve when she is gone but gives her his blessing as long as Scarlett is a chaperone.  Juliette is super stressed and has been having a difficult time since she admitted to stealing Maddie’s song for herself.  Gunnar is having trouble being creative on his own.  Will still misses Zach.  Juliette shuts down a performance after half a song due to hecklers.  Scarlett is also having trouble missing Gunnar.  Everyone Tells Deacon its time he put himself out there on the dating scene (Where is Jessie?).  Maddie meets Jonah Ford (Evidently, he is hotter than the Bieb).  Juliette meets Darius Wright who runs the Church of Coherent Philisophy (a cult?, a movement?–we shall see).  Juliette is intrigued and is vulnerable and when she uses his advice, she is all in.  Will saves Gunnar when he stumbles during a performance.  Family makes it back just in time to wish Deacon a Happy New Year!

 

Songs

Is There Anybody Out There—-Juliette Barnes

Don’t Come Easy——–Will Lexington

What it’s Made For———Maddie Jaymes

Anymore of This———Us & Our Daughters

Never Come Back Again——Gunnar Scott

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The new season is just around the corner.  We discuss what we hope happens this season.

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Worth the wait!!  We discuss the Season 5 finale.  We both really liked the episode, however we both thought for a season finale, we should have gotten more. 

What happened you ask?  Deacon finds out that Zach is angry about the no branding and decides to pull their funding including paying the light bill.  Luckily, Deacon can use the studios at Trax.  Will lets Zach know that he is disappointed that Zach would go against his friends who accepted him unconditionally.  Avery is still being hit on by Polly while Juliette is dealing with the song stealing aftermath.  Deacon finds out about Juliette stealing Maddie’s song and vows that if he saves Hwy 65, Juliette is out!  Gunnar and Scarlett finally “talk”. Gunnar grows a pair and breaks up with Scarlett (for good? again?, who knows?!)  Daphne goes to a party and meets Jessie’s son Jake (mommas boy–Flynn has nothing to worry about).  Brad has an alternative for Zach and Alyssa.  Speaking of Alyssa, somehow she manages to kiss Deacon–(because he needed it).  Jessie and Deacon have a long goodbye and just when it seems a spark might turn to fire, nothing happens between them (next season folks).  Juliette tries to do the right thing and exposes Zach while trying to make right with the rest of Hwy 65 using the nosey reporter lady from an episode or two ago.  Maybe it works when Deacon sees the real Zach and still offers them to be partners. (Somehow I don’t think this is long term as long as Jessie’s Ex Brad is around.)  Maddie gets to sing her hit at the AMAs but loses best song to Katy Perry and she is OK with it.  Avery heads home when he finds out what Juliette did and he supports her because he loves her.

Songs

As the crow flies—The Exes

Clockwork—–Maddie & Daphne w/ Kacey Musgraves

Little Darlin’——–Will and Scarlett

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Wow!! The show knocked our socks off this week!!.  Plenty of good music and tension.  We actually got to hear Rachel Bilson sing!!.  

Deacon gets a text and he is wanted by the Opry to perform in the round as a solo artist. He tells everyone about trying to decide but ultimately its Jessie that convinces him to do it.  Maddie gets a branding gig with Mascara 24. After much difficulty getting the director to be happy with her performance, she gets the bomb dropped on her that they want her to change the lyrics to include the name of the mascara.  All hell breaks loose and Deacon is told by Zach to get his daughter in line or he will leave the company taking his money with him.  Deacon meets with Highway 65 talent (except for Juliette and Hallie-remember her?)  It is decided that this  branding thing is overrated and not what Rayna had in mind for the company.  Zach is PO’d.  Jessie helps Deacon get a much deserved hour of rest before he kills it on stage at the Opry.

In other news, Avery and Juliette have their issues which is made slightly worse by the no bra wearin’ tour manager.  (it’s cold on the tour bus). Nothing happens but things are still up in the air.

 

Songs

You Don’t know Me—Alyssa Green

Rose & Thorn——Avery

Everyone’s Looking For Home—Sam Outlaw

Without You—-Deacon

Simple as That–Deacon

Good Rain or Jesus—Deacon

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Quite frankly, this episode didn’t really do it for us.  We question with 3 episodes left in the season, why give us what felt like a “filler” episode?  We did like that it was a Gunnar centric episode since both he and Will have been absent much of the season. 

Maddie gets nominated for an AMA (against Katy Perry & Juliette Barnes).  Gunnar goes to his hometown to see the grandmother that raised him.  Deacon helps Jessie with a song.  Scarlett takes a self-defense class.  Brad is still an A-hole.  Gunnar has flashbacks about his parents dying, brother running away, and Grandma Dearest!  Maddie gives Juliette shade.  

 

Songs

Coat of Pain—–Jessie Caine

In the End——Gunnar Scott

bonus

A Long and Happy Life—Delta Rae

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We talk about the Nashville USA tour and opening night in Orlando.  We meet Chip for the 3rd time.  He still is the coolest dude on the planet!!

Then we recap Ep 19. Nobody does sad like show-runners Marshall H & Ed Z.  This episode was well written and acted.  The drama continues.  Scarlett loses her baby.  Juliette needs to sing a stolen song with Maddie.  Deacon confides Scarlett’s issue to Jessie.  Jessie meets Scarlett by accident and we discover they have much in common  (She miscarried at one time too).  Gunner is upset and manages to find the gun toting teen himself and beats him up.  Maddie finds out about Juliette’s dishonesty in regards to her hit song and throws a drink in her face.  Gunner gets an offer from Avery to join his tour in TX.  Scarlett and Gunner break up AGAIN.  Juliette apologizes but doesn’t get a resolution. Scarlett makes a passionate speech at a fundraiser.  Montage time.  We learn the name Scarlett picked out for her baby–Amelia Rose.

Song:

Forever—Scarlett

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