TREME: TIPITINA {THIRD SEASON FINALE} (TV)
Summary
The third season finale in this dramatic series about a group of New Orleans residents and their attempts to rebuild their lives in the wake of Hurricane Katrina in 2005. In this episode, LaDonna attempts to clean up the burned-out Gigi's, aware that her rapists were also the arsonists. Toni is excited when L.P. shows her his published exposé, and Colson furiously beats up the corrupt Sibly outside the precinct. Davis recruits Cheeky Blakk to help him record a profane and funny "I Quit" song about his anger at the music industry, and Annie attends an album release party in New York and has a one-night stand with a guest. Davis delivers copies of his new album, complete with "bonus track," at the music store, and Kermit asks him to fill in for a missing pianist at a well-paying gig. Toni treats Colson's bruised hand and assures that L.P.'s story will make a serious difference, though he dismisses her claims as "naïve." Antoine tells LaDonna that her many friends and regulars are planning a benefit event to raise money for Gigi's, set to take place right before Jazzfest. Feeny informs an exasperated Janette that Desautel's will now offer a Sunday "jazz brunch," and she counters that she is removing the crawfish ravioli from the menu. Antoine makes further plans to help his students, feeling that they need "a little extra" to develop their talents, and Delmond meets with Mayfield and the other developers about the forthcoming museum. When they seem resistant to remove the fence surrounding Armstrong Park, he hints that Albert may donate his costumes to the rival House of Dance and Feathers museum instead.
The N.O.P.D. surveils L.P. as he talks with the Glover family and with Tanner, Janette vents her frustrations on her cooks and on hostess Tabitha, and Desiree watches happily as the news reports on the NOAH scandal, exposed in part by her own efforts. Kermit and Davis play at a bar mitzvah celebration and are impressed when young Elliott jumps in on "Tipitina," and Delmond is disappointed when Albert voices his skepticism about Mayfield's plans, saying that money is not enough to improve the city. Colson challenges Marsden to actually investigate L.P.'s claims, though Marsden retorts that he would be wise to quit after the incident with Silby. LaDonna testifies in court against her attacker, and Davis is taken aback to learn that Kermit asked his pianist to give up the bar mitzvah job as a favor. Feeny chastises Janette for her brusque behavior and informs her that she cannot host the Gigi's benefit at the restaurant, and Antoine proudly watches on television as Desiree, Karen and many others head into town to protest disgraced Mayor Ray Nagin's reception of a leadership award. Colson and Toni finally consummate their long-budding relationship, and Sofia arrives from Florida just in time to catch him in the house. Davis is stunned to learn that his "I Quit" song has gone viral on YouTube thanks to his friends' efforts and that his album is selling well as a result, and he realizes with some irony that he now cannot depart the music business after all.
Colson finds drugs planted in his squad car and realizes that most of the department has truly turned on him, and nearly everyone attends the Gigi's benefit, hosted at The Blue Nile but catered by Janette. LaDonna and Davis officially meet for the first time at the event, and Toni bids a fond farewell to L.P. as he heads off in search of his next story. Home alone, Davis sadly listens to Annie's new album, and Hidalgo is shocked when Delmond pointedly returns the $20,000 "consulting fee" given to Albert by Liguori. Agent Collington promises Toni and Abreu that he will seriously investigate the many crimes laid out in L.P.'s article, and LaDonna is disgusted when her case ends in a mistrial. Feeny informs Janette that he "owns" the Desautel's and can easily continue the business without her, and Albert and Delmond officially part company with Mayfield, feeling that his plans are not in the city's best interest. Annie performs at Jazzfest as Janette returns to work as Antoine continues coaching his kids, and Sonny and Linh are finally married in an elegant ceremony. Lamar tells Collington about witnessing Wilson's crimes, and Sofia departs for Florida as Toni and Colson seem to settle into a relationship, though the N.O.P.D. makes it clear that they are still being watched. Albert undergoes further chemo treatments, still working on his costume designs.
Details
- NETWORK: HBO
- DATE: November 25, 2012 10:00 PM
- RUNNING TIME: 1:09:15
- COLOR/B&W: Color
- CATALOG ID: 114126
- GENRE: Drama
- SUBJECT HEADING: African-American Collection - Drama; Drama; New Orleans, Louisiana
- SERIES RUN: HBO - TV series, 2010-2013
- COMMERCIALS: N/A
CREDITS
- Nina Kostroff Noble … Executive Producer
- Carolyn Strauss … Executive Producer
- George Pelecanos … Executive Producer
- Eric Overmyer … Executive Producer, Created by, Writer
- David Simon … Executive Producer, Created by, Writer
- Anthony Hemingway … Co-Executive Producer, Director
- Joseph Incaprera … Producer
- Jessica Levin … Co-Producer
- Laura A. Schweigman … Associate Producer
- Mick Aniceto … Associate Producer
- Karen L. Thorson … Consulting Producer
- Vivian Connolly … Phosphene Executive Producer
- Lea Prainsack … Visual Effects Producer
- Anthony Bourdain … Writer
- Red Stick Ramblers … Music by
- Bonerama … Music by
- Paul Sanchez and the Rolling Road Show … Music by
- Kipp Believe College Prep Symphonic/Jazz Band … Music by
- Kermit Ruffins and the Barbeque Swingers … Music by
- Khandi Alexander … Cast, LaDonna Batiste-Williams
- Rob Brown … Cast, Delmond Lambreaux
- Chris Coy … Cast, L.P. Everett
- Kim Dickens … Cast, Janette Desautel
- India Ennenga … Cast, Sofia Bernette
- Michiel Huisman … Cast, Sonny
- Melissa Leo … Cast, Toni Bernette
- Lucia Micarelli … Cast, Annie
- David Morse … Cast, Lt. Terry Colson
- Clarke Peters … Cast, Albert Lambreaux
- Wendell Pierce … Cast, Antoine Batiste
- Jon Seda … Cast, Nelson Hidalgo
- Steve Zahn … Cast, Davis McAlary
- Sam Robards … Cast, Tim Feeny
- Ned Bellamy … Cast, Vincent Abreu
- Edwina Findley … Cast, Davina Lambreaux
- Michael Cerveris … Cast, Marvin Frey
- Phyllis Montana-LeBlanc … Cast, Desiree
- Dan Ziskie … Cast, C.J. Liguori
- Hong Chau … Cast, Linh
- Paul Fitzgerald … Cast, Paul Keyes
- Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine … Cast, Jacques Jhoni
- Davi Jay … Cast, Robinette
- Yul Vasquez … Cast, Detective Anthony Nikolich
- Candy Buckley … Cast, Karen Gadbois
- Lance E. Nichols … Cast, Larry Williams
- Cheeky Blakk … Cast, Herself
- Irvin Mayfield … Cast, Himself
- Shamarr Allen … Cast, Himself
- Little Freddie King … Cast, Himself
- Eliot Guerin … Cast, Elliott
- Kevin Morris … Cast, Himself
- Kermit Ruffins … Cast, Himself
- Joseph Meissner … Cast, Bar Mitzvah Dad
- Derrick Freeman … Cast, Himself
- Jim Gleason … Cast, Insurance Inspector Cooper
- Jesse Moore … Cast, Preston Mooney
- David Kency … Cast, John
- J.D. Evermore … Cast, Det. Thomas Silby
- Terence Rosemore … Cast, Deputy Chief Marsden
- Jerry Katz … Cast, Music Store Owner
- Rio Hackford … Cast, Toby
- Richard Knox … Cast, Himself
- Henry Griffin … Cast, Henry
- Ike Jackson Jr. … Cast, Ike
- Lee Zurik … Cast, Himself
- Craig Tate … Cast, Lamar Brown
- Sam Malone … Cast, William Tanner
- Colin Walker … Cast, Agent Collington
- Nicole Collins … Cast, Patrice Glover
- Keith Hart … Cast, Darren Lecoeur
- Jazz Henry … Cast, Jennifer
- Jay Huguley … Cast, Will Branson
- Jaron Williams … Cast, Robert
- Camryn Jackson … Cast, Cherise
- Indigo … Cast, A.D.A. Brigitte Baron
- John Jabaley … Cast, Detective Prioleau
- Calvin Johnson … Cast, Himself
- Demetress Long … Cast, Woman
- Brandon Johnson … Cast, LaDonna's Assailant
- Lee Nguyen … Cast, Tran
- Otto DeJean … Cast, George Cotrell
- Eddie Vanison … Cast, Memphis Ronnie
- Walter Harris Jr. … Cast, Franklin
- Don Bartholomew … Cast, Himself
- Suzi Yoonessi … Cast, Herself
- Neel Hammond … Cast, Annie's Date
- Ruby Lou Smith … Cast, Tabitha
- Bryan Marchese … Cast, Mike Corrigan
- Jamey Boudreaux … Cast, Himself
- Jill Sobule … Cast, Herself
- Ivan Neville … Cast, Himself
- John Boutte … Cast, Himself
- June Yamagishi … Cast, Herself
- Tom McDermott … Cast, Himself
- Johnny Vidacovich … Cast, Himself
- Davis Rogan … Cast, Himself
- Jimbo Walsh … Cast, Himself
- Andre Bohren … Cast, Himself
- Terrell Batiste … Cast, Himself
- Big Sam Williams … Cast, Himself
- Troy 'Trombone Shorty' Andrews … Cast, Himself
- Tim Green … Cast, Himself
- Lance Ellis … Cast, Himself
- Mario Abney … Cast, Himself
- Herman Jackson … Cast, Himself
- Thaddeus Richard … Cast, Himself
- George Porter Jr. … Cast, Himself