"Seeing Other People" is the eighth 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.
The series is set in the fictional town of Dillon, a small, close-knit community in rural West Texas.
It features a set of characters, primarily connected to Coach Eric Taylor, his wife Tami, and their daughter Julie.
Meanwhile, Smash leaves for a potential college, Matt is conflicted over his relationship, and Tyra is asked to meet her attacker's brother.
According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 5.47 million household viewers and gained a 1.9 ratings share among adults aged 18–49.
During the game, Tami (Connie Britton) is concerned about Julie (Aimee Teegarden) spending so much time with Noah (Austin Nichols).
On the way back to Dillon, Matt asks him about how to properly break up with Lauren (Kim Smith) due to his newfound feelings for Carlotta (Daniella Alonso).
Later, Landry talks with Lyla (Minka Kelly), who advises him that the best way to move forward is by telling the truth.
[2] In its original American broadcast, "Seeing Other People" was seen by an estimated 5.47 million household viewers with a 1.9 in the 18–49 demographics.
[3] This was a 9% decrease in viewership from the previous episode, which was watched by an estimated 5.96 million household viewers with a 2.1 in the 18–49 demographics.
It's been very strange and disconcerting to deal with those peaks and valleys every week, with one eye-rolling moment followed closely by another of real power and insight.
before it, is a midseason episode with something of a holding pattern feel to in, and which places a much heavier emphasis on character than plot.
"[10] Rick Porter of Zap2it wrote, "I know I was watching an episode of Friday Night Lights tonight, or at least part of one, because of the series of beautifully acted, funny, heartfelt scenes between Eric and Tami Taylor that ran throughout the hour.