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NBC · Ended

Friday Night Lights

Drama, Sports · 2006 · Rated 8/10

Last aired: S5 E13, Always · 2011-02-09

In the town of Dillon, Texas, football is life, and no one knows that better than new head Coach Eric Taylor. Pressure mounts as the Dillon Panthers led by star quarterback Jason Street, enter pre-season surrounded by a swirl of press, recruiters and State Championship sized expectations. Backup quarterback Matt Saracen prepares to ride the bench in the shadow of Jason Street, as running back Tim Riggins struggles with a serious vice. As the season opener grows near, the town of Dillon is focused on what they believe to be most important, winning.

Cast

Season 5

Season 1Season 2Season 3Season 4Season 5
E1 Expectations 2010-10-27 · 60 min Coach Taylor tempers high expectations for the upcoming season; Tami is frustrated with her new job; two alumni prepare to leave for college.
E2 On the Outside Looking In 2010-11-03 · 60 min Not everyone is happy with how the team played in the season's first game; Vince discovers stardom comes with benefits; Luke pays for his aggressive play; Tami tries to start a tutoring program.
E3 The Right Hand of the Father 2010-11-10 · 60 min Coach Taylor has difficulty disciplining his players; someone from Vince's past returns; Julie bonds with a member of the faculty; Buddy gets some disturbing news.
E4 Keep Looking 2010-11-17 · 60 min Coach must mediate when tensions erupt in the locker room; the Lions welcome a new player; Buddy deals with the trials of fatherhood; Tami counsels a troubled student.
E5 Kingdom 2010-12-01 · 60 min Coach talks to Vince and his father about recruitment regulations; four of the Lions make a lifelong pact; Julie's relationship becomes more complicated.
E6 Swerve 2010-12-08 · 60 min A popular magazine praises Coach; Vince's past catches up to him; Luke faces the truth about TMU; a car accident delays Julie's return to college.
E7 Perfect Record 2010-12-15 · 60 min A website makes an embarrassing revelation about the Lions players; Vince gets caught between Coach and Ornette; Billy mentors Luke.
E8 Fracture 2011-01-05 · 60 min Coach worries he is losing his grip on the team; Tami thinks one of her students is being neglected at home; Vince's arrogance alienates his teammates; Becky enters a pageant.
E9 Gut Check 2011-01-12 · 60 min Coach threatens to suspend Vince; Billy receives some surprising news from Mindy; Becky begins a new job; Tami and Epyck's relationship grows.
E10 Don't Go 2011-01-19 · 60 min An elite college program courts Coach Taylor; Vince works to earn his starting spot back; friends and family speak at Tim's parole hearing.
E11 The March 2011-01-26 · 60 min Coach Taylor feels threatened by budget cuts; Tami flies to Pennsylvania for an opportunity; the Lions embark on their quest for state.
E12 Texas Whatever (aka Small Town) 2011-02-02 · 60 min Coach Taylor receives an offer he can't refuse; Tim reassesses his future plans when an old flame returns to Dillon; the fate of East Dillon's football program is decided.
E13 Always 2011-02-09 · 60 min The Taylors face several decisions that could permanently change their lives; Julie's plans for the future surprise Coach and Tami; the Lions go to State.

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