F Sharp (Yellowjackets)

"F Sharp"
Yellowjackets episode
Episode no.Season 1
Episode 2
Directed byJamie Travis
Written byJonathan Lisco
Ashley Lyle
Bart Nickerson
Cinematography byC. Kim Miles
Editing byKevin D. Ross
Original release dateNovember 21, 2021 (2021-11-21)
Running time57 minutes
Guest appearances
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"F Sharp" is the second episode of the American thriller drama television series Yellowjackets. The episode was written by executive producer Jonathan Lisco, and series creators Ashley Lyle and Bart Nickerson, and directed by co-executive producer Jamie Travis. It originally aired on Showtime on November 21, 2021.

The series follows a New Jersey high school girls' soccer team that travels to Seattle for a national tournament in 1996. While flying over Canada, their plane crashes deep in the wilderness, and the surviving team members are left stranded for nineteen months. The series chronicles their attempts to stay alive as some of the team members are driven to cannibalism. It also focuses on the lives of the survivors 25 years later in 2021, as the events of their ordeal continue to affect them many years after their rescue. In the episode, Shauna and her husband face challenges in their marriage, while Natalie confronts Misty. Flashbacks depict the aftermath of the plane crash, and the survivors' attempt to maintain peace.

According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 0.168 million household viewers and gained a 0.02 ratings share among adults aged 18–49. The episode received highly positive reviews from critics, who praised the performances, writing and ending. It received a nomination for Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series at the 74th Primetime Emmy Awards.