Posted by Dustin on 03.29.2013 at 7:29 pm

It seems like it’s been forever since there was a new “Nashville” episode. Geesh! These constant 3 week hiatuses every 2-3 weeks are getting to be show killers.

Anyway, Gunnar was still feeling guilty over his brother’s death. Making things worse, the cops weren’t making it a priority. They viewed him as an ex-con who broke his parole, was in the wrong part of town, and probably got himself killed while up to no good. Gunnar spiraled into a drunken pity party, and later had to be stopped by Deacon and Scarlett from getting himself killed trying to investigate on his own. He depression caused him to not show up for his and Scarlett’s meeting with Rayna and her music company for her new label. She put Scarlett on without him, and in the end she got a solo contract. Oh dear, this probably means trouble for their budding romantic relationship.

Scarlett’s old other half Avery was unfortunately likable in this episode. The guy he signed a deal with (Wycliff Jean) basically decided to take his music in the direction he saw fit, which was electronic dub-step. Avery didn’t want this at all. He stole all his master tapes, burned them, then returned his advance and car and walked away. He pretty much flushed his career down the toilet too, as Wycliff said he’d make sure nobody worked with him. Why did the show make me have to actually like him in this episode? Though personally I think that song was a lot better than his country music . . . .

Deacon was trying to adjust to life with his new dog that Juliette gave him. Through the dog he met a new vet in town, who hated country music with a passion. However they clicked and hit the sheets. Later he asked her on a proper date, though it’s only a matter of time before he’s back in bed with Rayna. Colton called him out on how he never got over her, which is why he’s never committed to a girl. He’s still waiting for Rayna. At this point we are all waiting for him and Rayna to get it on.

Colton took Teddy’s offer to be deputy mayor, and together they screwed Rayna’s daddy out of his new stadium deal. Oh Teddy, you are going to pay for that! Rayna and Teddy are trying to be civil with one another, trading off weeks out the house. I say to hell with that! Rayna’s money paid for everything, let Teddy get his own damn place. The two did come together when Maddie got hurt after she snuck off to see an impromptu Juliette Barnes concert that got out of hand.

Finally Juliette and her mom and her mom’s new sober companion/therapist made inroads with one another. She asked her mom to come on tour with her, and invited the guy with them. Yeah it won’t be long before he’s in her bed!