The support structure of the discharge tube, the support member, the discharge tube, ferrule, a lighting device, a display device, and a television receiver

Form of the discharge tube 15 to mouthpiece 36 is fitted in a substantially cylindrical shape at both ends of the glass tube 34, a plurality of pairs of relay connectors 14 provided on the front side of the chassis 13 having a substantially flat plate shape by (supporting member) , it is supported. In the state of supporting the discharge tube 15 to the relay connector 14, by the ferrule 36 is engaged against stop 26 provided on the relay connector 14, that the discharge tube 15 is moved axially relative to the relay connector 14 It is regulated.