Ep 7. Kyle Whitaker's Got Two Sacks
- TV-PG
- December 14, 1999
- 21 min
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8.1 (127)
Sports Night season 2 episode 7, titled "Kyle Whitaker's Got Two Sacks," follows the team as they prepare for a big game against their rival West Coast Anchor. Dana's ex-husband Gordon has returned and is causing some tension in the office, particularly for Dana and Casey. Meanwhile, Jeremy and Natalie are tasked with covering a bizarre story about a local man who has been living in an airport for the past eight months.
The main focus of the episode, however, is on one of the team's star players, Kyle Whitaker. Kyle has been struggling on the field lately and has yet to make a sack this season. He confides in the team's therapist, Abby, that he's feeling the pressure to perform and is afraid of letting his team down. Abby suggests that he try visualizing the sacks in his mind to help build his confidence.
Throughout the episode, we see Kyle practicing his visualization technique, both on his own and with the help of his teammates. Meanwhile, the tension between Gordon and Dana reaches a boiling point when Gordon shows up at the office unannounced. Casey tries to diffuse the situation, but ends up getting into a heated argument with Gordon.
As the game approaches, tensions are high and the pressure is on. Dana and Casey struggle to put their personal drama aside and focus on their jobs, while Jeremy and Natalie continue to investigate the airport man. On the field, Kyle's visualization pays off as he finally makes not one, but two sacks in the big game. The team celebrates their victory, but the episode ends on a somber note as Dana is left alone in the office, contemplating her relationship with Gordon and what it means for her future.
Overall, "Kyle Whitaker's Got Two Sacks" is a great episode of Sports Night that showcases the show's blend of humor, drama, and sports action. The characters are well-developed, and the writing is top-notch as always. Fans of the show will find plenty to enjoy in this episode, while newcomers will be able to jump in and follow along without any trouble.
