"Keeping Up Appearances" is the seventh 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 features a set of characters, primarily connected to Coach Eric Taylor, his wife Tami, and their daughter Julie.
According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 4.22 million household viewers and gained a 1.5/5 ratings share among adults aged 18–49.
Tami talks with Jamarcus Hall (Sinqua Walls), Dillon's starter fullback, after he gets himself in trouble for setting a classmate's hair on fire.
He visits Jamarcus' family to make them consider changing their minds, finding that they are not interested in football and that they are constantly moving.
However, Tim, Herc (Kevin Rankin), and Billy (Derek Phillips) are astonished at the $295,000 price tag, as it is higher than they initially agreed.
When Billy and Herc express frustration, Jason finally admits that he needs the project to work in order to send money to Noah, and they decide to continue helping him.
Landry (Jesse Plemons) still thinks of Tyra (Adrianne Palicki), so Devin (Stephanie Hunt) decides to cheer him up by singing in the piano.
Eric Goldman of IGN gave the episode a "great" 8.8 out of 10 and wrote, "This episode had a good storyline for Landry and Jesse Plemons was great here, showing the insta-crush Landry developed the moment Devin kissed him on the side of the head – and the fact that he couldn't see that it was awkward for her when he kissed her.
"[7] Todd Martens of Los Angeles Times wrote, "The final six episodes of Friday Night Lights seem to be setting a great conflict among J.D., the coach and Joe.
"[8] Erin Fox of TV Guide wrote, "She realizes he's moving away, and he asks Lyla if she thinks he'll make a great sports agent.
"[9] Jonathan Pacheco of Slant Magazine wrote, "Despite having some of the more interesting situations and developments of the season, 'Keeping Up Appearances' contains way too much filler to be effective.
[12] Brent Fletcher submitted this episode for consideration for Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series at the 61st Primetime Emmy Awards.