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Friday Night Lights

Friday Night Lights
★ 8.0/10•2006•43m•TV-14•Drama
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Clear eyes. Full hearts. Can't lose!

The trials and triumphs of life in the small town of Dillon, Texas, where high school football is everything.

StatusEnded
Runtime43m
LanguageEN
First Air DateOct 3, 2006

Episodes

Episode 1 - PilotE146m

Pilot

A newcomer coach Eric Taylor finds himself helming a promising high school football team, the Dillon Panthers, that has a real chance to make it to the top.

Oct 3, 2006

Episode 2 - Eyes Wide OpenE244m

Eyes Wide Open

As the team pulls together and tries to help Matt get used to his new role as quarterback after Jason's injury, Lyla offers her support to Tim.Jason learns about the extent of his injury, and Tami gets a job as the school guidance counselor.

Oct 10, 2006

Episode 3 - Wind SprintsE344m

Wind Sprints

The situation in town begins to get ugly as Coach Taylor and his family is forced to endure heat from a difficult loss against the San Marco HS Rattlers.Tim and Tyra break up after he confronts her about Smash, and Lyla, after having an argument with Jason, vents her anger onto Tim.

Oct 17, 2006

Episode 4 - Who's Your DaddyE443m

Who's Your Daddy

As the Panthers prepare for a match against the Tigers, who are their biggest rival, Jason's new roommate tries to help him understand the potential he has for recovery.Lyla tells Tim of her regrets about what happened between them, and Matt hits an all-time low.

Oct 24, 2006

Episode 5 - Git 'Er DoneE544m

Git 'Er Done

The big game against the Tigers drawing closer, Coach Taylor must decide between Matt and the self-assured recruit Ray "Voodoo" Tatum for the starting quarterback. The feelings between Tim and Lyla grow stronger. Jason's newly-found motivation strives him to begin the rehab.

Oct 30, 2006

Episode 6 - El AccidenteE642m

El Accidente

Ray Tatum faces the blame of his team mates after Panthers' win in the game last week might be overturned. Defensive tackle Bobby Reyes is arrested by the police during a practice for beating a student. Coach Taylor and Buddy Garrity are questioned by the Texas High School athletic administration.Lyla and Tim surprise Jason by taking him to the lake.

Nov 7, 2006

Episode 7 - HomecomingE743m

Homecoming

As the Panthers get ready to face the dominating Laribee Lions, the 2000 State Champ quarterback, Lucas Mize is set to join the team.Smash catches his chance to convince a college scout of his talents. A focused Tim quits drinking. Jason's suspicions of Lyla and Tim's affair grow. Tyra and Billy set up an after game homecoming party.

Nov 14, 2006

Episode 8 - Crossing the LineE843m

Crossing the Line

Julie thinks about going on a date with Matt. A discouraged Smash turns to foul play to improve his on-pitch performance. Cheered by Lyla and Tim, Jason has his first quad rugby game. A dinner turns into a fight for Coach Taylor, Tami, Riggins and his brother.

Nov 28, 2006

Episode 9 - Full HeartsE943m

Full Hearts

Smash continues to go the extreme to improve his performance. Rumors begin to spread about Tim and Lyla's relationship. Julie and Matt attempt to go out on a date but it is cursed from the beginning.The Panthers are in much anticipation for their upcoming game against the Gatling High.

Dec 5, 2006

Episode 10 - It's Different for GirlsE1043m

It's Different for Girls

The cheerleaders prepare for Championship Classic. Lyla is picked on when people find out about her and Riggins. Coach Taylor tries to keep Matt and Julie apart. Jason goes home after being released from rehab.

Dec 12, 2006

Episode 11 - NevermindE1143m

Nevermind

The Panthers are preparing for another game they can't lose. Matt's father comes back from Iraq but his mother's condition is difficult to take in.Tami Taylor sees Tim Riggins regarding his grades. She believes he's not doing his homework by himself and asks Landry to tutor him for his next oral exam. If he doesn't pass, he won't play in the football team.

Jan 3, 2007

Episode 12 - What to Do While You're WaitingE1243m

What to Do While You're Waiting

The Panther's fate is hung up on the result of a game between two other teams and there is nothing they can do about it.Meanwhile, there is tension at the Street's house because of the lawsuit they introduced against Coach Taylor.Matt's father has a hard time adjusting back to real life.

Jan 10, 2007

Episode 13 - Little Girl I Wanna Marry YouE1343m

Little Girl I Wanna Marry You

The Panthers have only one more game to win in order to qualify for the play-offs. Smash's mother discovers something that could end his football dreams.

Jan 24, 2007

Episode 14 - Upping the AnteE1443m

Upping the Ante

The Panthers prepare for their first playoff game.Coach Taylor gets distracted as he has to come up with a solution to Smash's use of drugs. Tyra and Julie befriend while Riggins bonds with his alienated father.Buddy learns about Jason and Lyla's engagement.

Jan 31, 2007

Episode 15 - BlindersE1543m

Blinders

The Panthers savor their crucial playoff-win-until race issues emerge and sorely test their bond after Mac makes racial statements.Tami frowns upon Julie's newfound friendship with Tyra. The girls play a powder-puff football game.

Feb 7, 2007

Episode 16 - Black Eyes & Broken HeartsE1643m

Black Eyes & Broken Hearts

Due to racial comments from Coach Mac, the black players on the team refuse to play unless he is sacked.Julie is sucked deeper into the vortex as her friendship with Tyra develops. Matt tries to win Julie back.

Feb 14, 2007

Episode 17 - I Think We Should Have SexE1745m

I Think We Should Have Sex

After Julie reveals to Matt that she wants to have sex with him, Matt feels the need to put together something special. Tim clashes with his father.The Panthers are into the next round of the playoffs and looking solid.

Feb 21, 2007

Episode 18 - Extended FamiliesE1843m

Extended Families

Lyla makes a surprise visit to the quad rugby camp where Jason is playing at, but she doesn't find the comfort she came looking for.Buddy Garrity's affair with Tyra's mother comes out. Consequently, Buddy decides to move in with the Taylors.Smash becomes suspicious about Waverly when she goes for a midnight swim with him.

Feb 28, 2007

Episode 19 - Ch-Ch-Ch-Ch-ChangesE1943m

Ch-Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes

With TMU trying to recruit Coach Taylor, Julie insists that she will not be moved away from Matt and Dillon. The quad rugby recruiters in Austin deliver some bad news to Jason. Riggins becomes friends with a single mother and her son.

Mar 21, 2007

Episode 20 - Mud BowlE2043m

Mud Bowl

An chemical spill near Dillon High School forces Coach Taylor and the Panthers to seek another facility in which to play the crucial State Semi-Final game.

Mar 28, 2007

Episode 21 - Best Laid PlansE2143m

Best Laid Plans

Coach Taylor buckles under the pressure from Texas Methodist University. The news of his decision is not taken lightly by his family. Riggins faces the impending consequences of his relationship. Landry wonders whether he should tell someone about Tyra's situation.

Apr 4, 2007

Episode 22 - StateE2244m

State

The rumors about Coach Taylor leaving the team at the end of the season get a boost when an inside source decides to speak up. Meanwhile, the Panthers are preparing themselves for the state championship.

Apr 11, 2007

Actors

Kyle Chandler

Kyle Chandler

Eric Taylor

Connie Britton

Connie Britton

Tami Taylor

Aimee Teegarden

Aimee Teegarden

Julie Taylor

Michael B. Jordan

Michael B. Jordan

Vince Howard

Jurnee Smollett-Bell

Jurnee Smollett-Bell

Jess Merriweather

Dora Madison

Dora Madison

Becky Sproles

Grey Damon

Grey Damon

Hastings Ruckle

Matt Lauria

Matt Lauria

Luke Cafferty

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