1.03 Bobble Head
Title | Bobble Head |
Episode # | Season 1, Episode 3 |
First aired | February 4, 2021 |
Directed by | Randy Zisk |
Written by | Seamus Kevin Fahey |
On IMDB | Bobble Head |
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Synopsis
This week's episode started with a flashback from 17 years ago. Emily was showing Walker how to drive stick on her 67'Red Mustang Convertible(yes, thats right, another classic car) Walker was having issues with the clutch and he was feeling defeated. Emily places a Bobble Head of a Texas Ranger baseball player figure on the dash and explains that everything takes time and that the bobble head is always smiling and has no judgement. Emily has the utmost confidence in Walker that he will he able to do this and has him drive to the bar) Walker takes deep breath, Emily gives him instructions and they take off. Walker is proud of himself.
Fast forward 17 years(Present day 2021) Walker and Micki in Micki's new truck. Walker is impressed and asks if all the security features have been set up. Micki expressed that she has been too busy to do that. This is Micki's first stakeout as a Texas Ranger. Walker wants to take this time to bond and learn about his partner. Micki is focused on getting intel on Torreto(who is an arms dealer selling guns) Walker wants to talk about her middle name, favorite teams or favorite movies and believes that Torreto isn't making a deal in a strip club. Walker tries to guess Mick's middle name and she is not impressed. Micki then turns the tables and asks about Stella. Walker explains that things are good right now and he wants to stay that way. Micki shares a story about how she and friend of hers(Garrison) had some real crazy times and expresses that the easy route is not always the way to go. In the strip club, we are introduced to Hoyt(Rawlins) who is covered with glitter, and is shirtless, wearing a cowboy hat. He makes his way to Torreto. He warns her that there are two "white hats" in the parking lot. It is suggested that they both leave through the back. Back at Micki's truck, Micki is making fun of how Walker rambles and his chuckles. They leave the truck as they do not see Torreto leave the strip club. They go inside and question one of the exotic dancers who expresses that no one is left. Walker and Micki run outside and see two people(Torreto and Hoyt)- which at this time they do not know who the mystery man is steal Micki's new truck and the bobble head that Walker placed on the dashboard. Stella and August are walking to school. August is making Stella smile with describing his fellow classmates in an Attenborough accent. Stella runs into her two friends and they talk about the upcoming Bonfire. Stella is hesitant to go as she has a court date looming from her arrest. Her friend expresses that since her father is a ranger, he can get her out of it. Stella says that things are "cool" right now with her dad and she doesn't want to do anything to jeopardize that. August runs into Ruby who asks him if he planning to come to Bonfire. August becomes very shy and says that he doesn't plan on it. August finds out that Ruby is going and changes his mind quickly. At the Family Ranch, Bonham and Abeline are preparing for a guest for dinner. Bonham is wanting to hide all the expensive items from Hoyt(who Bonham does not like). Abeline asks Bonham to "give him a chance". He then proceeds to hide his two bottle of bourbon so the temptation of stealing it is taken away. Back at the Texas Ranger's office, Captain James is briefing on the case and the events of what occured the night before. Micki is apprehensive as she and Walker lost the suspects and her truck. Walker reminds Micki that he and Captain have her back and that it will all be okay. Captain James then reviews the camera footage and Walker is in disbelief as he recognizes the getaway driver as his friend, Hoyt Rawlins. Micki then admits that Torreto and Hoyt stole her truck. Everyone is room chuckles and Captain James asks that they find the getaway drive, her truck and Torreto.
Characters
- Cordell Walker
- Micki Ramirez
- Emily Walker
- Stella Walker
- August Walker
- Liam Walker
- Bonham Walker
- Abeline Walker
- Captain Larry James
- Geri Broussard
- Bret
- Hoyt Rawlins
Music
- "Trouble" by LA Edwards
- (playing over flashback of Emily teaching Cordell to drive a stick shift)
- "Way Over My Head (feat. Melika)" by Love Taps
- (playing as Stella and August are at the party)
- "Tusk" by Fleetwood Mac
- (playing as the Rangers take down Hoyt)
- "Polyester" by John Evans
- (playing as Micki and Geri have a drink)
- "Kids these Days" by Shakey Graves
- (playing as Walker teaches Stella to drive stick shift in Emily's car)
Quotes
Micki: Possession of marijuana.
Walker: Yes. And I would like to live in our good place a little bit longer.
Walker: What's that supposed to mean?
Hoyt: Is that a wheelman joke
Geri: Honey, there is not a damn person in the state that can make you an honest man.
Emily: "Her", She's a girl, like a boat?
Micki: Dear Sassy Boots
Hoyt: You're a port in my storm, Abby Bear.
Trivia & References
- "White hats" is a reference to the hats worn by the Texas Rangers.
- August is commentating on his fellow students in the style of nature documentarian David Attenborough.
- C.I. stands for "confidential informant".
Walker: Seriously? Is that my tell?
- A "tell" in gambling is a subconscious gesture or action that gives away something about the players thoughts on their position in the game.