Foot Chase
Raylan and Shelby team up; Boyd proposes to Ava.
"Foot Chase" is the sixth episode of the fourth season of the American Neo-Western television series Justified, and the 46th overall episode. It was written by co-executive producer Dave Andron and executive story editor Ingrid Escajeda, directed by Peter Werner, and originally aired on FX on February 12, 2013. The episode follows Deputy U.S. Marshal Raylan Givens as he investigates a severed foot and teams with Sheriff Shelby, while Boyd and Ava attempt to infiltrate high society to find Drew Thompson.
Quick Facts
- Series
- Justified
- Season
- 4
- Episode
- 6
- Airdate
- 2013-02-12
- Length
- 40 minutes
- Director
- Peter Werner
- Writer
- Dave Andron & Ingrid Escajeda
- Photographer
- Francis Kenny
- Editor
- Steve Polivka
- Season Article
- Justified (season 4)
- Episode List
- List of Justified episodes
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Lore & Background
In the episode, Raylan Givens finds a severed foot belonging to Josiah Cairn in his house and must work with Sheriff Shelby to locate him. Meanwhile, Boyd and Ava attempt to get closer to high society to find Drew Thompson. The episode features Boyd proposing to Ava, a moment that series developer Graham Yost called pivotal for the series. Actress Joelle Carter noted that Ava's line "Oh baby, it’s the other hand" was unscripted, as Walton Goggins accidentally put the ring on the wrong hand.
Reader's Guide
"Foot Chase" received mixed-to-positive reviews from critics, who praised the chemistry between Raylan and Shelby but expressed frustration with the episode's tone and lack of direction. According to Nielsen Media Research, it was seen by an estimated 2.30 million household viewers and gained a 0.9 ratings share among adults 18–49, a 5% decrease from the previous episode. The episode is notable for advancing the Drew Thompson storyline and for Boyd's proposal to Ava, which Yost described as a pivotal moment for the series.
Did You Know?
- Despite being credited, Erica Tazel does not appear in the episode as her respective character.
- Actress Joelle Carter stated that Ava's reaction to Boyd's proposal, 'Oh baby, it’s the other hand,' was unscripted.
- Series developer Graham Yost said the episode answers the question on Boyd's plans with the money.
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