Do you guys remember a later scene in this episode? In my opinion the most emotional one... Jack goes to his gay friend's parents house to pay his respects... he goes to tell the parents that Matt was gay, but Matt's mom stops him... turns out she knew, because Matt had told her, and she didn't try to help and told him to keep it secret. Matt's dad is shocked... he says to his wife: "He said that to you? What did you say to him??" So sad... I couldn't deal...
In real life, I think alot of guys would give comfort and express understanding but they are scared of being mis-understood. Likewise, the other guy is hurting and being shown this empathy may be mis-read as a type of affection. So I feel the straight guy should give the comfort he can give and the gay guy should not see this care as a come on. A fine line to walk for both. Complete honesty and truthfulfulness should help to smooth things out.
It really breaks my heart to see kids going through this. I know everyone's situation is different b/c some families are more accepting than others so I can't say your family will understand b/c I don't know your family. Only you do. But I can say, it will get easier as you learn to accept yourself. Your family may never accept you but you will not always be under your family's control. You're so much more than your sexuality. Life gets better. Accept & Wait.
This is one of my favorite episodes. there's so much pain here. Matt is in so much pain and Jack is unable to help him because he feels uncomfortable that Matt loves him and Jack lives to regret the abandoning his friend.
Suits is my current favorite show, but I used to love Jack and Bobby when it was on the WB! I just realized that Patrick Adams is the guy who played Matt. Jack and Bobby was such a good show with amazing actors. It's a pity it was cancelled. Oh well...back to watching Suits I guess.
This really tugged at my heart-strings. I knew someone in high school who committed suicide for the exact same reason.. and know one even knew he was gay till it was too late. The society makes people think that it's not okay to be themselves and who they are and maybe even parents... and shame on anyone for thinking that. I mean would you rather have a gay son/daughter or a dead one?
@greenmachine051 What did you do - just come out? Why are you being so verbally aggressive. Look at the date on my post??? I'm not even worried about what I said - I'm just annoyed at the fact that you wasted your time to 'strongly' comment on a two year old post. Just enjoy the freakin' video!
I remeber this episode and it was jus as good as it is now! Idk why they didnt renew this 4 a second season it was an amazing show! I miss WB i hate the cw compared to wb
...it is not done jet. Come out and be proud of who you are. Show your true colors and be yourself. Every day of you life. And make it a bright and sunny life. Don't be afraid, don't feel sorry for yourself. Be strong and be who you are.
This is so sad. I feel for Matt and I feel for Jack as well. Jack because it's not easy to be at the receiving end of this. Belive me, it happened to me and I was shocked, and I didn't know what to say. I stayed friends with the girl though, but then she moved away and I moved and we lost touch.
I don't understand homophobia. I mean, it's love. Love is something to cherish no mather if it's between a boy and a girl, two boys or two girls. People should stop being so narrowminded.
In high school I fell in love with my straight jock best friend. I told him when we were at college together because I couldn't hold it in anymore. He was shocked, but he handled it like a true friend: he told me he was sorry he couldn't return my feelings, and the fact that I was gay didn't change anything, we were still best friends. That was 24 years ago. I went hiking with him and his wife yesterday - they were giving me a hard time about not having a boyfriend at the moment. LOL
This hour-long episode... actually this series... is worth watching from beginning to end. Unfortunately it's not on DVD at this point, but you can stream it on Netflix.
In high school I had a friend who told me he had feelings for me. I reacted similar to how Jack does in this episode, but a lot more scared. But I didn't know what to do. He couldn't tell his parents, they were very strict. He told me to leave him alone. I'm sorry. I didn't know what to do. I haven't heard from him since.
@DontTellMeWhoIAm It's been about six years. He doesn't show up on Facebook, LinkedIn, or even just Google and he didn't go to the 5-year reunion. I would've handled it a lot better with the maturity I have today.
It's very hard when u cant trust to ur onw family, I cant tell my family that i'm gay bc i'm afraid of they reaction. Sometimes that depresses me really bad!!!
Society's intolerance kills people. Individual ignorance creates social intolerance. There is something so incredibly evil about people who deeply hate a special kind of love, that I'm baffled God missed it in his big book.
I felt so sad after watching this episode. I fell in love with a "straight" guy when college began (I think my friend was somewhat gay but afraid of taking the risk. We never kissed, but played physically with each other and kind of went out on a date once). It really hurts loving someone who doesn;t love you back, especially if his reason for not loving you back is his own homophobia.
I felt very guilty 'cause I told him I loved him and our friendship was over. I just felt I ruined everything: The person I loved the most could not be with me precisely 'cause I loved him. It sucks believing that what you feel is bad, shameful or harmful. It's been more than ten years and I have had problems socializing with people or falling in love because of that experience. I am afraid of people knowing I am gay, 'cause saying I was gay just hurt me so much.
@delfigre I am so sorry... I understand you. Hold on, because I will do my best to be kind to everyone in my life. So hold on, in case you ever are near. :)
Fortunately, things are better now. My parents and friends know, and I am considering coming out at my work, so I can socialize better and stop feeling afraid of people knowing I am gay (they know anyway, so I am just fooling myself, I guess). Sorry for writing that much, this video made me feel very sensitive and I just felt like letting it out.
@delfigre Well, i used to be very open about my sexuality..Anyone that ask,,i will tell them im gay.. But now, i dunno why,, i just tend to close myself up from telling ppl the truth..It sucks...
I'm gay as well and in a similar situation. What were the people you were crushing on like? Unlike you, I never found out the sexuality of my crush because I never had the courage to tell him that I liked him, he was tall and skinny and a total nerd, but man did I fall for him hard.
SOOOOOOOO true, on alot of people not kowing how to deal with their true self, society makes it hard for people to come out be who the really are I agree with U2NAVY
I think what you are calling 'beautiful' is really an emotional feeling. Your compassion is welling up inside and you are reading this as a beautiful feeling. Strong emotions can be beautiful.
I feel bad for those young Homosexuals...if any of my friends were going through this i would totally try to help them some how...It must be hard wanting some one you cant have and afraid of society....
@ipLelouch its very very hard.i went through this exact same thing. trust me when i say that the feeling of not thinking there is help for you in incredible.my world came crashing in on me... i managed getting through it by taking drugs.i also pretended to be straight...when i told the guy i loved that i was crazy in love with him, he acted pretty much like the kid did. now..anyways maybe someday the stigma of being gay will get better.
When I first watched this (back in '03, probably), I was still in the closet. I remember the feeling of relief (feeling like I wasn't the only one going through that, I guess) and utter sadness (I realise how my feelings may have lacked simplicity, but whatever). A powerful experience.
I was reading a book today and it made me think of this episode. I haven't watched it sense it first aired, and since that was a few years ago, it's insane to think about my understanding of everything now. A lot sadder than I remember.
This story has been repeated many times over the years in many schools; mostly not ending in death. Just when one person wants to get closer, the other seems to withdrawl. Things don't always have to be sexual, just closer.
So this would be a great episode to show in classrooms when you're talking about hate or intolerance or the like. And it brings up many things to discuss. The main one being "What did Jack do wrong?" I personally think he did nothing wrong. Yes, he left his friend alone, but only after he tried as hard as he could to connect with him and help him. And I imagine it was a tremendous shock for Jack, so he was putting all of his personal stuff aside to try and help Matt. Any thoughts?
I have never seen this before. But DAMN now do i want to. These actors are amazing, for people i have never seen they sure are great at acting. I must see this!
omg i cried like a baby in some way i can relate to him with the whole parent thing and to drop a bomb like this.... i couldn't i cant do that cuz i know how my parents would react since their really religous anywayz i abs love the guy who played the part of matt
they were good actors, but the writers are the ones who got my vote in this, creating the scenes and dialogue to get this level of reality takes real writing
OMG this just made me cry...im assuming this is jack reflecting back on memories about matt and that his parents didn't know....both actors are very realistic
...it reminds me of that film yossi and jagger...that made me cry too...
can anyone tell me if matt was actually in the show properly, or was he just a minor character...
sorry i never watched this show...feel free to explain the storyline to me
True I was just wondering because of the scene at home with the female friend, saying he should talk about him being gay.
Horrible that even these days someone, even with a great friend, could feel like they have no one to turn to. I was picked on as a kid and had a strong family to fall back on, but some people just don't have good innate coping ability.
no, Jack was trying to figure out if he should say anything because Matt and Jack were the only two that knew about matt's homosexuality. Matt's parents never found out - he just killed himself. Very realistic story line. I never ever ever cry and this makes me tear up every time.
At the end of the episode, Jack tells Matt's parents. From their reactions, it's clear that Matt's mother knew that Matt was gay and rejected him in some way. The father and Jack accuse her of "abandoning" Matt.
You can watch Jack & Bobby Episode 10 Part 4 if you want to see it for yourself.
Jack tells Matt's parents when he goes by their house to drop some of Matt's things off. From their reactions, it is clear that Matt's mother knew and rejected Matt in some way. The father and Jack accuse her of "abandoning" Matt. It's really sad, but Jack does the right thing. The father seems to appreciate knowing the truth...
Creative thoughtful writing and great performances. With so many bad so-called 'reality shows' it is a real shame people did not watch this creative inspiring show.
Jack's initial response was very supportive when he learned his friend was gay.
The episode provided an interesting contrast between this story and the story featuring his gay uncle.
Thanks for posting this.They just dropped it in our country.I loved it.I would love to see the scene were you say Jack ends the scene crying in his moms arms.Powerful acting.Thanks
i can so relate to this right now. the feeling of not able to be with the person you love because of certain circumstances is really very painful. great video. thanks for posting.
This show was so good for one apparent reason, it was realistic. I'm in Matt's position right now & it's so hard. Granted I wouldn't kill myself over it but it's those little things like seeing that person day after day, without them knowing you love them so much, trying to fight it, struggling to hold on to your friendship without breaking down over them being with an unappreciative girlfriend, that make things feel like your world is crumbling.
everytime I watch this clip I can't stop crying because it has brought me the reminder of what it was like back in high school and I was beaten up after school and I never got a good look at the kids who did it...I had 6 broken ribs (4 on the left and 2 on right)....dislocated shoulder...and sterile for me I thought about killing myself because I could bare with it and I though life was over....but faith held my head up
omg..i'm soooo sorry! why do people have to be that stupid?? i mean don't they know about the word "diversity"?...gessh! i'm totally sorry...may they go to hell..all of those people who act like they know everything....
There is - Jack visits Matt's parents and finds out that Matt's mom knew all along, because she attempts to stop him from telling Matt's father. Jack eventually reveals the truth to Matt's father.
The scene after that has Jack lamenting about how he couldn't save Matt and how he reacted, saying he and Matt's mom were alike--they weren't there for Matt when he needed help.
The episode ends with Jack crying in his mom's arms.
same here.that's one of the worse cons when it comes to being gay,crushing on straight friends.trust me i know all to well.i remember this came on my sophomore year of high school i believe and i cried not only cause the boy killed himself but cause it let me know i wasn't the only 1 in this world who had this issue.and the gay character resembles me and the str8 boy resembles ok w/e but yea id advise straight gay old bi young all watch this cause as they say in NY its real talk.
god i miss this show it was so good and they just stopped it out of the blue :-( i hated this episode because it was so sad, it made me wish that jack was gay just so the kid had someone that he felt he could lean on
Omg! this show is amazing! i wish i watched it! :D i think i will start. but this is sooo sad! :( i can't even imagine how hard it is to come out and love someone who can't love you back but he should talk to someone! he could talk to me :)
Before passing judgement on the gay character, remember that coming out is different for everyone. Even now in 2008, glbt youth still have a much higher suicide rate then there non-glbt peers. Coming out for me was easy, but that doesn't mean it is for everyone.
esta serie fue una de las mejores, lástima que a la gente no le haya gustado para nada. y no la culpamos, las actuaciones son estupendas solo que lo que queria decir... no tanto
awe that was sad =( who wouldnt fall for matt long i mean look at him. He's gorgeous (: anyone know where i can download the episodes or watch them ? because youtube only has some of them...
i agree with everyone that says this show was good and its really a shame that it got canceled, and i doubt they will put it on dvd, but u can download all the episodes as torrent. i have it if u need it
I really don't like the gay guy's attitude. I know he'd be confused but if he had been acting weird for a few months already you would think he would have accepted by then. He reminds me of me: he reads, he likes people who have intelligence, he's gay- though opposite to me thinking that he couldn't talk to anybody and being gay is horrible. I didn't like his character.
i agree on some things, but it was a different time back then...when your family found out that you were gay, alot of times you were sent to shock therapy or put in a mental ward because it was considered to be an "illness"
this segment was absolutely powerful....it left me in tears, because i also am gay and fell in love with my best friend in high school, he ended our friendship but i got through it with the help of family and true friends, thats what we need as gay youth, to know that we are supported
man...this show was the best!! It was retarded that it got canceled. I'm lucky to find the whole season and got to order it. it blows me away on how this show didn't get the required reviews.
OMG... taht is so good, i saw 3:10 to Yuma and wanted 2 know who that oldest son was. saw he was on this show and typed it in. Even tho he didnt show much but that Jack and the other guy are GREAT actors. very good show
I loved this show, and this episode was my absolute favorite and probably saved my life. Why they cancelled the show is beyond me - I don't know how it wasn't getting the required ratings.
i remember absolutly bawling my eyes out when i saw this on tv....thanks 4 the upload........its a shame that they put this and other great wb shows 2 rest...this show..young americans..were shows worth watchin
He hung himself because he couldn't bare the changes he was going through,he didn't understadn them, and he felt he couldn't trust anyone with his secret, so he hung himself. I completly understand how the character felt.
Here you get to see the cost of homophobia internalized into self-loathing, and thence carried to self-destruction.
Over forty years later I still vividly remember a college acquaintance who followed exactly this course. And this episode might have been about myself except that I was able to process thru the self-rejection and accept myself as queer.
Beautiful writing, magnificent acting, attentive direction, heart-breaking film.
BTW the word is "hanged": men are hung; criminals are hanged.
Do you guys remember a later scene in this episode? In my opinion the most emotional one... Jack goes to his gay friend's parents house to pay his respects... he goes to tell the parents that Matt was gay, but Matt's mom stops him... turns out she knew, because Matt had told her, and she didn't try to help and told him to keep it secret. Matt's dad is shocked... he says to his wife: "He said that to you? What did you say to him??" So sad... I couldn't deal...
goodfellow408 1 month ago
In real life, I think alot of guys would give comfort and express understanding but they are scared of being mis-understood. Likewise, the other guy is hurting and being shown this empathy may be mis-read as a type of affection. So I feel the straight guy should give the comfort he can give and the gay guy should not see this care as a come on. A fine line to walk for both. Complete honesty and truthfulfulness should help to smooth things out.
hpribot 1 month ago
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SoleyNSilent 2 months ago
It really breaks my heart to see kids going through this. I know everyone's situation is different b/c some families are more accepting than others so I can't say your family will understand b/c I don't know your family. Only you do. But I can say, it will get easier as you learn to accept yourself. Your family may never accept you but you will not always be under your family's control. You're so much more than your sexuality. Life gets better. Accept & Wait.
zanthus7 5 months ago
The story of my fucking life =.= </3
TheVideoVector 5 months ago
This is one of my favorite episodes. there's so much pain here. Matt is in so much pain and Jack is unable to help him because he feels uncomfortable that Matt loves him and Jack lives to regret the abandoning his friend.
ticoman58 6 months ago
Suits is my current favorite show, but I used to love Jack and Bobby when it was on the WB! I just realized that Patrick Adams is the guy who played Matt. Jack and Bobby was such a good show with amazing actors. It's a pity it was cancelled. Oh well...back to watching Suits I guess.
dare2dream0728 7 months ago 4
This really tugged at my heart-strings. I knew someone in high school who committed suicide for the exact same reason.. and know one even knew he was gay till it was too late. The society makes people think that it's not okay to be themselves and who they are and maybe even parents... and shame on anyone for thinking that. I mean would you rather have a gay son/daughter or a dead one?
sweetnlovin 7 months ago 2
Wow, that was Emmy worthy. That kid's got his own show Suits now. He's not gay in it but it's pretty good.
gariadara 7 months ago
This episode made me cry so hard.
jamessfromtx 7 months ago 2
@greenmachine051 when did that happen? why isn't it included in this clip if it was in the episode
StewNWT 9 months ago
@greenmachine051 What did you do - just come out? Why are you being so verbally aggressive. Look at the date on my post??? I'm not even worried about what I said - I'm just annoyed at the fact that you wasted your time to 'strongly' comment on a two year old post. Just enjoy the freakin' video!
MrOwens07 9 months ago
I remeber this episode and it was jus as good as it is now! Idk why they didnt renew this 4 a second season it was an amazing show! I miss WB i hate the cw compared to wb
superbambam1031 10 months ago
O M F G < 3 this is just amazing.
katanateen33 10 months ago
...it is not done jet. Come out and be proud of who you are. Show your true colors and be yourself. Every day of you life. And make it a bright and sunny life. Don't be afraid, don't feel sorry for yourself. Be strong and be who you are.
Felix1991D 1 year ago
Why is almost every one who watches this is gay it's kind of weird cause I'm not lol
zero052592 1 year ago
I could jus cry with him.
Lyoco507 1 year ago
BRILLIANT FUCKING ACTING OMG
OmigadzWtf 1 year ago
i just wanna hug him so badly right now. its so sad - and yet really well acted. awe :( <3 <3
BourneCIA007 1 year ago 3
This is so sad. I feel for Matt and I feel for Jack as well. Jack because it's not easy to be at the receiving end of this. Belive me, it happened to me and I was shocked, and I didn't know what to say. I stayed friends with the girl though, but then she moved away and I moved and we lost touch.
I don't understand homophobia. I mean, it's love. Love is something to cherish no mather if it's between a boy and a girl, two boys or two girls. People should stop being so narrowminded.
madandmountedNorway 1 year ago
In high school I fell in love with my straight jock best friend. I told him when we were at college together because I couldn't hold it in anymore. He was shocked, but he handled it like a true friend: he told me he was sorry he couldn't return my feelings, and the fact that I was gay didn't change anything, we were still best friends. That was 24 years ago. I went hiking with him and his wife yesterday - they were giving me a hard time about not having a boyfriend at the moment. LOL
3noodle 1 year ago 10
they shouldve kissed
animefreek9889 1 year ago 4
please name this movie? name film????please please please
paullyne1 1 year ago
@paullyne1 I believe it was a series, and this was one of the episodes, but it got cancelled.
DontTellMeWhoIAm 1 year ago
that is one-hell-of-a-good actor!!!!!!
MadHatterGuy 1 year ago
This hour-long episode... actually this series... is worth watching from beginning to end. Unfortunately it's not on DVD at this point, but you can stream it on Netflix.
In high school I had a friend who told me he had feelings for me. I reacted similar to how Jack does in this episode, but a lot more scared. But I didn't know what to do. He couldn't tell his parents, they were very strict. He told me to leave him alone. I'm sorry. I didn't know what to do. I haven't heard from him since.
kxradio 1 year ago
@kxradio Try to contact him, explain your feelings, make sure he is okay. Was this a very long time ago or around 1-2 years?
DontTellMeWhoIAm 1 year ago
@DontTellMeWhoIAm It's been about six years. He doesn't show up on Facebook, LinkedIn, or even just Google and he didn't go to the 5-year reunion. I would've handled it a lot better with the maturity I have today.
kxradio 1 year ago
It's very hard when u cant trust to ur onw family, I cant tell my family that i'm gay bc i'm afraid of they reaction. Sometimes that depresses me really bad!!!
portal2500 1 year ago
That was sad, yet informative on what we have to deal with in todays society.
tennisdance17 1 year ago
i think it's inspiring...knowing that after all, you still have a friend on the side that you can count on..
gzepherecullen 1 year ago
Society's intolerance kills people. Individual ignorance creates social intolerance. There is something so incredibly evil about people who deeply hate a special kind of love, that I'm baffled God missed it in his big book.
DiederickABecker 1 year ago
@DiederickABecker I like the contradiction in your last sentence. It's... nice. :)
Icecrown91 1 year ago
I felt so sad after watching this episode. I fell in love with a "straight" guy when college began (I think my friend was somewhat gay but afraid of taking the risk. We never kissed, but played physically with each other and kind of went out on a date once). It really hurts loving someone who doesn;t love you back, especially if his reason for not loving you back is his own homophobia.
delfigre 1 year ago
I felt very guilty 'cause I told him I loved him and our friendship was over. I just felt I ruined everything: The person I loved the most could not be with me precisely 'cause I loved him. It sucks believing that what you feel is bad, shameful or harmful. It's been more than ten years and I have had problems socializing with people or falling in love because of that experience. I am afraid of people knowing I am gay, 'cause saying I was gay just hurt me so much.
delfigre 1 year ago
@delfigre I am so sorry... I understand you. Hold on, because I will do my best to be kind to everyone in my life. So hold on, in case you ever are near. :)
Icecrown91 1 year ago
Fortunately, things are better now. My parents and friends know, and I am considering coming out at my work, so I can socialize better and stop feeling afraid of people knowing I am gay (they know anyway, so I am just fooling myself, I guess). Sorry for writing that much, this video made me feel very sensitive and I just felt like letting it out.
delfigre 1 year ago
@delfigre Well, i used to be very open about my sexuality..Anyone that ask,,i will tell them im gay.. But now, i dunno why,, i just tend to close myself up from telling ppl the truth..It sucks...
mattmad 1 year ago
@delfigre
I'm gay as well and in a similar situation. What were the people you were crushing on like? Unlike you, I never found out the sexuality of my crush because I never had the courage to tell him that I liked him, he was tall and skinny and a total nerd, but man did I fall for him hard.
DireDowns 1 year ago
Ohh man, i know what that feels like. It's horrible.
Spider391 1 year ago
this storyline meant a lot to me a few years ago, thanks so much for preserving it here on YouTube.
Beakanoma 1 year ago
"his mum hand him dead" the only thinge he did is just tell his mum the turth, and that deserve to be killed? unbelievable...
qianjibian 2 years ago
no esta este capitulo en español
esta parte en español
plis
megy87 2 years ago
SOOOOOOOO true, on alot of people not kowing how to deal with their true self, society makes it hard for people to come out be who the really are I agree with U2NAVY
jjayi3 2 years ago 5
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arturocas90 2 years ago
WoooW! Emotional!
fistlaw24 2 years ago 5
IDK why, but everytime I watch this a part of me really wishes that he had let Jack comfort him.
senisi 2 years ago 20
aww my god, he's so cute. I loved this, it's so sad he killed himself
nevermoth 2 years ago 9
where the rest of it???
torikamum 2 years ago 4
yeah it is sad...and its hurtful to knw that so many guys do that and get turned down so learn frm this show ppl.....aight i did
U2navy 2 years ago 4
where can i see the whole thing
RuralBrett 2 years ago 3
The rest of the episode is Jack And Bobby Episode 8
firefox8899 2 years ago
wow seriously acting is awesome and fuck its a very well done plot... very touching
countvladdracule 2 years ago 7
wow....you knwo that acting is good when you can actually feel the tention in the room. :)
vivelesmuffins 2 years ago 5
This is really good acting!
AlexanderBratterud 2 years ago 5
The ending was so touching:(
Delano87JDK 2 years ago
wow i forgot about this show! that episode when i first seen it made me cry! i forgot that it was really good!
punishmentiseternal 2 years ago
OMG am bawling tears right now that was so sad!!!
mwanamke2 2 years ago 5
This was so touching. This guys know how to act. Really amazing video. Thanks for sharing it.
xian1978 2 years ago 12
god, tug at my heart strings.
wildcrayons 2 years ago 8
That is really sad =(
amyleefan85 2 years ago 3
that was so beautiful, i almost cried at the end, and that says something ;O
666devilcries666 2 years ago 4
Why are Sads Situations like this one beautiful?
It would seem a paradojical but it really is.
MattyOyola21 2 years ago
I think what you are calling 'beautiful' is really an emotional feeling. Your compassion is welling up inside and you are reading this as a beautiful feeling. Strong emotions can be beautiful.
hpribot 2 years ago 3
I feel bad for those young Homosexuals...if any of my friends were going through this i would totally try to help them some how...It must be hard wanting some one you cant have and afraid of society....
ipLelouch 2 years ago 68
@ipLelouch its very very hard.i went through this exact same thing. trust me when i say that the feeling of not thinking there is help for you in incredible.my world came crashing in on me... i managed getting through it by taking drugs.i also pretended to be straight...when i told the guy i loved that i was crazy in love with him, he acted pretty much like the kid did. now..anyways maybe someday the stigma of being gay will get better.
cleanarmboy 1 year ago
@ipLelouch It's incredibly hard...
gavrilaraduovidiu 7 months ago
@ipLelouch I should know :( *sighs painfully*
pktomi 5 months ago
@ipLelouch believe it or not society is still like that i have experienced it first hand it is very
people need to open their eyes and see the pain that that causes
sagp1497 3 months ago
When I first watched this (back in '03, probably), I was still in the closet. I remember the feeling of relief (feeling like I wasn't the only one going through that, I guess) and utter sadness (I realise how my feelings may have lacked simplicity, but whatever). A powerful experience.
Steffactotum 2 years ago 13
I was reading a book today and it made me think of this episode. I haven't watched it sense it first aired, and since that was a few years ago, it's insane to think about my understanding of everything now. A lot sadder than I remember.
LaughLikeNoTomorrow 2 years ago
**since
LaughLikeNoTomorrow 2 years ago
unfortunatly it happends so many times, Suicide has very hight rates in young Gay Kids.
astrogay100 2 years ago 11
:'( Made me cry :'(
VeggieBuckleberry 2 years ago 13
I hate the intelorence in this world, its so sad that some people end their lives because of other people's prejudice.
no84way 2 years ago 79
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mario230189 2 years ago
This show is deep, so sad. Very amazing scene.
pasadena19 2 years ago 10
This story has been repeated many times over the years in many schools; mostly not ending in death. Just when one person wants to get closer, the other seems to withdrawl. Things don't always have to be sexual, just closer.
hpribot 2 years ago 8
So this would be a great episode to show in classrooms when you're talking about hate or intolerance or the like. And it brings up many things to discuss. The main one being "What did Jack do wrong?" I personally think he did nothing wrong. Yes, he left his friend alone, but only after he tried as hard as he could to connect with him and help him. And I imagine it was a tremendous shock for Jack, so he was putting all of his personal stuff aside to try and help Matt. Any thoughts?
jaspar38 2 years ago 9
wow! - the power of strong story-telling - couldn't help but cry along with him
mcmanpa 2 years ago 4
wao!!!
that's all i can say, wao!!!
arkadashi 3 years ago 3
this is jack and bobby! the best show ever. i was in love with it when it was on.
it only lasted one season, not on anymore.
but if you go to the cw website they just put the whole season on recently.
go watch them all. its an amazing show
SWINGGYY 3 years ago 2
This is very sad :"(
What kinda soap opera is this? Is still running, like can we watch more of this?
Thanksss
perika05 3 years ago
~sleonheart823 please upload the whole episode its interesting i want to know what happen in the end..tNx,nice video~
~its like John Paul and Craig(holloaks)~
a198919a 3 years ago
dude good on you........you had the guts to tell him
hotboymaulik 3 years ago
Wow, poor Matt. Amazing scene.
deepdarkmidnight 3 years ago
wow. that is definitely emotionally charging. lost for words.
varnam06 3 years ago
I have never seen this before. But DAMN now do i want to. These actors are amazing, for people i have never seen they sure are great at acting. I must see this!
adamos15 3 years ago 2
you're right!!!! such a good video!!! thanks
Lollipop13 3 years ago
who's matt what's his name in real? hes a realy great actor!
angerdraw 3 years ago 15
Patrick J. Adams plays Matt, while Matt Long plays Jack.
sleonhart823 3 years ago 6
Holy crap. These are some good goddamn actors. I'm so impressed!
prettyoddlove7 3 years ago 2
omg i cried like a baby in some way i can relate to him with the whole parent thing and to drop a bomb like this.... i couldn't i cant do that cuz i know how my parents would react since their really religous anywayz i abs love the guy who played the part of matt
sunbeem18 3 years ago 2
I know too well how he must have felt with a broken heart and not being able to talk to anyone about it...
The greatest pain that comes from love is loving someone you can never have. If only I had a heart of stone, then it wouldn't hurt this bad.
sperhar 3 years ago 7
they were good actors, but the writers are the ones who got my vote in this, creating the scenes and dialogue to get this level of reality takes real writing
amandad1001 3 years ago 7
oh fuck !! i'm crying like a lil baby right now ! poor matt :(
darine3007 3 years ago 10
OMG this just made me cry...im assuming this is jack reflecting back on memories about matt and that his parents didn't know....both actors are very realistic
...it reminds me of that film yossi and jagger...that made me cry too...
can anyone tell me if matt was actually in the show properly, or was he just a minor character...
sorry i never watched this show...feel free to explain the storyline to me
onetreehilla36 3 years ago
hes a good actor
Soopaflyy91 3 years ago 7
Just wondering, was there a scene after this where he told his parents??
StewNWT 3 years ago
i dont think so, it seemed almost like a flashback, like right before he committed suicide..
mactechnodude13 3 years ago
True I was just wondering because of the scene at home with the female friend, saying he should talk about him being gay.
Horrible that even these days someone, even with a great friend, could feel like they have no one to turn to. I was picked on as a kid and had a strong family to fall back on, but some people just don't have good innate coping ability.
StewNWT 3 years ago
no, Jack was trying to figure out if he should say anything because Matt and Jack were the only two that knew about matt's homosexuality. Matt's parents never found out - he just killed himself. Very realistic story line. I never ever ever cry and this makes me tear up every time.
MrOwens07 3 years ago 2
At the end of the episode, Jack tells Matt's parents. From their reactions, it's clear that Matt's mother knew that Matt was gay and rejected him in some way. The father and Jack accuse her of "abandoning" Matt.
You can watch Jack & Bobby Episode 10 Part 4 if you want to see it for yourself.
anniec427 3 years ago 3
Watch Episode 10 - Part 4.
Jack tells Matt's parents when he goes by their house to drop some of Matt's things off. From their reactions, it is clear that Matt's mother knew and rejected Matt in some way. The father and Jack accuse her of "abandoning" Matt. It's really sad, but Jack does the right thing. The father seems to appreciate knowing the truth...
anniec427 3 years ago 3
Jack & Bobby was an amazing series.
Creative thoughtful writing and great performances. With so many bad so-called 'reality shows' it is a real shame people did not watch this creative inspiring show.
Jack's initial response was very supportive when he learned his friend was gay.
The episode provided an interesting contrast between this story and the story featuring his gay uncle.
aManOnaJourney 3 years ago
heya =)
can you two pls stop arguing?? Thanks! fS
Oulcean 3 years ago
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blink56k 3 years ago
Not if you live outside the US :(
Universal001 3 years ago 3
Thanks for the info! I had no idea you could watch full episodes of so many shows on their website :)
iluvstarskyandhutch 3 years ago
Es el mejor capitulo *0*
GfcVdK 3 years ago
Thanks for posting this.They just dropped it in our country.I loved it.I would love to see the scene were you say Jack ends the scene crying in his moms arms.Powerful acting.Thanks
brecans 3 years ago 2
man that was most powerful scene ever,what is mathew real name?
beelekani 3 years ago 9
Coincidentally, Jack is played by someone named Matt, but Matt is played by Patrick J. Adams.
sleonhart823 3 years ago
i hate missy
animefreek9889 3 years ago 6
i can so relate to this right now. the feeling of not able to be with the person you love because of certain circumstances is really very painful. great video. thanks for posting.
risky101 3 years ago
This show was so good for one apparent reason, it was realistic. I'm in Matt's position right now & it's so hard. Granted I wouldn't kill myself over it but it's those little things like seeing that person day after day, without them knowing you love them so much, trying to fight it, struggling to hold on to your friendship without breaking down over them being with an unappreciative girlfriend, that make things feel like your world is crumbling.
kryptonite06 3 years ago 4
Been there too. It is so hard. Good luck.
monk3yboy69 3 years ago 3
everytime I watch this clip I can't stop crying because it has brought me the reminder of what it was like back in high school and I was beaten up after school and I never got a good look at the kids who did it...I had 6 broken ribs (4 on the left and 2 on right)....dislocated shoulder...and sterile for me I thought about killing myself because I could bare with it and I though life was over....but faith held my head up
Forever18 3 years ago 3
omg..i'm soooo sorry! why do people have to be that stupid?? i mean don't they know about the word "diversity"?...gessh! i'm totally sorry...may they go to hell..all of those people who act like they know everything....
MJmylove01 3 years ago 3
could anyone tell me the title of this? if its a movie? by messaging.
HoundKid 3 years ago
it was a show called Jack and Bobby on the WB (now CW)
grapemind 3 years ago
though it's a movie.....but in real life it's actually happening with many....(pathetic)
chokoboy0 3 years ago
Sad.! That totally made me cry :'( So sad :/
But why did it end like that, it seems like there's a part missing.!
suska11 3 years ago 2
There is - Jack visits Matt's parents and finds out that Matt's mom knew all along, because she attempts to stop him from telling Matt's father. Jack eventually reveals the truth to Matt's father.
The scene after that has Jack lamenting about how he couldn't save Matt and how he reacted, saying he and Matt's mom were alike--they weren't there for Matt when he needed help.
The episode ends with Jack crying in his mom's arms.
sleonhart823 3 years ago
Thank you.!
A really sad story :/
suska11 3 years ago
hey where can I find the rest of this episode
Forever18 3 years ago
that was hard to watch. it's so sad.
mellowgold87 3 years ago 4
I have felt what he felt.
jaydelacruz2008 3 years ago 10
ditto.
formerfollower101 3 years ago 3
same here.that's one of the worse cons when it comes to being gay,crushing on straight friends.trust me i know all to well.i remember this came on my sophomore year of high school i believe and i cried not only cause the boy killed himself but cause it let me know i wasn't the only 1 in this world who had this issue.and the gay character resembles me and the str8 boy resembles ok w/e but yea id advise straight gay old bi young all watch this cause as they say in NY its real talk.
blaqueeye 3 years ago 3
you'r not the only one :(
ruanrushedin 3 years ago
..
chicagokenzie
if i was a guy, i would totally want to be gay..it's so much better that way, in my opinion ..
u dont kno wot it feels like being a man and u'll be hated by many people if ur gay :)
it's hard.. lol
detoxic55 3 years ago 4
I do agree, dude. It's hard to be a man, either physically, spiritually, emotionally, socially or psychologically.
jaydelacruz2008 3 years ago 3
holy cow this looks so good.Thats the guy from Ghost Rider! sweet. (:
Chiwowwow2 3 years ago
if i was a guy, i would totally want to be gay..it's so much better that way, in my opinion
chicagokenzie 3 years ago 7
I was crying the whole night after saw this on TV...it's heartbreaking
TangerineOasis 3 years ago 6
Does anyone know how i can watch this tv series online?
DannyZehr 3 years ago 2
i love this episode... its really sad!!
shadowevolution27 3 years ago 3
god i miss this show it was so good and they just stopped it out of the blue :-( i hated this episode because it was so sad, it made me wish that jack was gay just so the kid had someone that he felt he could lean on
lovelybugy 3 years ago 12
okay..so betts3985 or vbgurl93..where did u guys find this show online..which site please tell me..omg i want to see the rest of this show....
sipe08 3 years ago
Omg! this show is amazing! i wish i watched it! :D i think i will start. but this is sooo sad! :( i can't even imagine how hard it is to come out and love someone who can't love you back but he should talk to someone! he could talk to me :)
betts3985 3 years ago 4
Before passing judgement on the gay character, remember that coming out is different for everyone. Even now in 2008, glbt youth still have a much higher suicide rate then there non-glbt peers. Coming out for me was easy, but that doesn't mean it is for everyone.
dahmk 3 years ago 5
esta serie fue una de las mejores, lástima que a la gente no le haya gustado para nada. y no la culpamos, las actuaciones son estupendas solo que lo que queria decir... no tanto
paiztarek 3 years ago 3
awe that was sad =( who wouldnt fall for matt long i mean look at him. He's gorgeous (: anyone know where i can download the episodes or watch them ? because youtube only has some of them...
flinstoneslover 3 years ago 2
i agree with everyone that says this show was good and its really a shame that it got canceled, and i doubt they will put it on dvd, but u can download all the episodes as torrent. i have it if u need it
suren1987 3 years ago 2
Where I can get your torrent?
fiveeight516 3 years ago 2
when is this coming to dvd???
layedaway 3 years ago 2
it is on dvd. it's just not for sale in stores. i got the whole season online. it's a great show.
vbgurl93 3 years ago
Really you have it online? May I ask where?
chingeemomo 3 years ago
I really don't like the gay guy's attitude. I know he'd be confused but if he had been acting weird for a few months already you would think he would have accepted by then. He reminds me of me: he reads, he likes people who have intelligence, he's gay- though opposite to me thinking that he couldn't talk to anybody and being gay is horrible. I didn't like his character.
Jaihdev 4 years ago
i agree on some things, but it was a different time back then...when your family found out that you were gay, alot of times you were sent to shock therapy or put in a mental ward because it was considered to be an "illness"
grbnmar 3 years ago
The show takes place in 2003
Anearlessworld 3 years ago
It hurts my heart that the public has little interest in QUALITY television.
LBOOGiE73 4 years ago 12
this segment was absolutely powerful....it left me in tears, because i also am gay and fell in love with my best friend in high school, he ended our friendship but i got through it with the help of family and true friends, thats what we need as gay youth, to know that we are supported
mikeymania18 4 years ago 12
This comment has received too many negative votes show
Oh my god stop wallowing in self pity.
jcon539 4 years ago
man...this show was the best!! It was retarded that it got canceled. I'm lucky to find the whole season and got to order it. it blows me away on how this show didn't get the required reviews.
vbgurl93 4 years ago 4
where did you find the season? i am dying to get it.
bkhunt22 3 years ago
OMG... taht is so good, i saw 3:10 to Yuma and wanted 2 know who that oldest son was. saw he was on this show and typed it in. Even tho he didnt show much but that Jack and the other guy are GREAT actors. very good show
10csapp 4 years ago
so one brother had to end up our future president. Does anyone know which one became?
jjguy23 4 years ago
Bobby
stacymcgrew 4 years ago
OMG, out of nowhere last night i just thought of this show. This episode in particularly.
It was such a good show, i dont know why they
cancelled it.
jjguy23 4 years ago 2
I loved this show, and this episode was my absolute favorite and probably saved my life. Why they cancelled the show is beyond me - I don't know how it wasn't getting the required ratings.
MrOwens07 4 years ago 4
It`s so sad...
sigurrosgirl 4 years ago
I cried when this aired and I'm crying now. Whay was it cancelled?!?!?!?!(thanx for the vid)
blujeanbaby2009 4 years ago 2
i remember absolutly bawling my eyes out when i saw this on tv....thanks 4 the upload........its a shame that they put this and other great wb shows 2 rest...this show..young americans..were shows worth watchin
aficb 4 years ago
did Matt hang himself over Jack? if he did that's so sad.
webelonghere 4 years ago 2
He hung himself because he couldn't bare the changes he was going through,he didn't understadn them, and he felt he couldn't trust anyone with his secret, so he hung himself. I completly understand how the character felt.
MrOwens07 4 years ago 4
Here you get to see the cost of homophobia internalized into self-loathing, and thence carried to self-destruction.
Over forty years later I still vividly remember a college acquaintance who followed exactly this course. And this episode might have been about myself except that I was able to process thru the self-rejection and accept myself as queer.
Beautiful writing, magnificent acting, attentive direction, heart-breaking film.
BTW the word is "hanged": men are hung; criminals are hanged.
Finistereny 3 years ago 7