Friday Night Lights

2006 • NBC
4.8
599 reviews
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Season 4 episodes (13)

1 East of Dillon
10/28/09
Coach Taylor (Kyle Chandler) wonders how low his fortunes can sink as he struggles to pull the East Dillon Lions together while Tami (Connie Britton) navigates the new politics at West Dillon. Meanwhile, Matt (guest star Zach Gilford) gets a taste of life as a townie and Tim (Taylor Kitsch) is inspired by a college lecture on "the hero's journey." Jesse Plemons, Aimee Teegarden, Michael B. Jordan, Jurnee Smollett and Matt Lauria also star.
2 After The Fall
11/4/09
A controversy at West Dillon puts star player Luke Cafferty (Matt Lauria) on the Lions' roster. Elsewhere, Coach (Kyle Chandler) tries to reenergize his demoralized team and Tami (Connie Britton) takes an unpopular stand. Meanwhile, Matt (guest star Zach Gilford) meets an uncouth local artist and Tim (Taylor Kitsch) finds a new living situation in an unexpected place. Jesse Plemons, Aimee Teegarden, Michael B. Jordan and Jurnee Smollett also star.
3 In the Skin of a Lion
11/11/09
Coach (Kyle Chandler) betrays Tami's (Connie Britton) trust when the Lions need new uniforms. Tensions between Vince (Michael B. Jordan) and Luke (Matt Lauria) threaten the team's already meager chances on the field. Meanwhile, Tim (Taylor Kitsch) helps Coach condition his players and Julie (Aimee Teegarden) doesn't want to go to church. Jesse Plemons and Jurnee Smollett also star.
4 A Sort of Homecoming
11/20/09
Homecoming at the newly reopened school prompts Coach Taylor (Kyle Chandler) to investigate East Dillon's history. Elsewhere, Tami (Connie Britton) feels the wrath of the boosters. Meanwhile, Tim (Taylor Kitsch) and Matt (guest star Zach Gilford) bond during a spur-of-the-moment hunting trip. Jesse Plemons, Aimee Teegarden, Matt Lauria, Michael B. Jordan and Jurnee Smollett also star.
5 The Son
12/2/09
Matt (guest star Zach Gilford) deals with long-suppressed feelings about his father. Elsewhere, Vince (Michael B. Jordan) feels conflicted by the adulation he receives as a star football player and the criminal activity he engages in to support his family. Meanwhile, Becky (Madison Burge) and Tim (Taylor Kitsch) grow closer. Kyle Chandler, Connie Britton, Jesse Plemons, Aimee Teegarden, Matt Lauria and Jurnee Smollett also star.
6 Stay
12/9/09
Facing the Lions' toughest opponent yet, Coach (Kyle Chandler) searches for a strategy to shut down its fabled "juggernaut offense." Meanwhile, Julie (Aimee Teegarden) and Matt (guest star Zach Gilford) attend a concert in Austin while Tami (Connie Britton) remains uninformed of their actions. Elsewhere, Tim re-connects with Lyla (guest star Minka Kelly). Jesse Plemons, Matt Lauria, Michael B. Howard and Jurnee Smollett also star.
7 In The Bag
12/16/09
Coach (Kyle Chandler) suspects that Vince (Michael B. Jordan) has brought a gun to school while Tami (Connie Britton) unwinds at a party with the West Dillon faculty. Elsewhere, Julie (Aimee Teegarden) and Landry (Jesse Plemons) each try to put the past behind them. In addition, Luke (Matt Lauria) must miss practice to work on his family's struggling ranch. Taylor Kitsch and Jurnee Smollett also star.
8 Toilet Bowl
1/6/10
The Lions play the worst team in the league, leading people to dub the mismatch "The Toilet Bowl." Meanwhile, Tami (Connie Britton) and Julie (Aimee Teegarden) go on a college tour in Boston. Elsewhere, Tim (Taylor Kitsch) makes a bad decision and helps Luke (Matt Lauria) make an equally questionable one. Kyle Chandler, Jesse Plemons, Michael B. Jordan and Jurnee Smollett also star.
9 The Lights In Carroll Park
1/13/10
Coach Taylor (Kyle Chandler) and Buddy (Brad Leland) crusade to make an East Dillon park safer for the players. While the coach works to help his team, Tami (Connie Britton) feels distant from her distracted husband. Elsewhere, Julie (Aimee Teegarden) makes a new friend when she volunteers and helps build a house. Meanwhile, Becky (Madison Burge) faces with the consequences of her one-night stand with Luke (Matt Lauria). Taylor Kitsch, Jesse Plemons and Michael B. Jordan also star.
10 I Can't
1/20/10
Coach Taylor (Kyle Chandler) is urged by Big Mary (Steve Harris) to find a new way to lead his team. When Becky (Madison Burge) goes to Tim (Taylor Kitsch) for help, he puts Tami (Connie Britton) in an uncomfortable situation. Meanwhile, Vince (Michael B. Jordan) must deal with his mother's medical emergency and Luke's (Matt Lauria) parents want to help him with his dilemma. Aimee Teegarden also stars.
11 Injury List
1/27/10
Tami (Connie Britton) must defend her job and her actions when a parent asks for her termination as principal of East Dillon. Elsewhere, Julie (Aimee Teegarden) starts making big plans for her future but gets an unexpected phone call that rocks her emotionally. Meanwhile, Tim (Taylor Kitsch) celebrates a big purchase with Becky (Madison Burge) and her mother as Luke (Matt Lauria) struggles with his injury and grows more desperate to appease the pain. Kyle Chandler, Jesse Plemons and Michael B. Jordan also star.
12 Laboring
2/3/10
Tensions in town run high as the highly anticipated Panthers-Lions game approaches. Unfortunately, Coach Taylor (Kyle Chandler) tells Luke (Matt Lauria) he won't be playing in the big game. Elsewhere, Tami (Connie Britton) must decide if she should follow what the school board instructs her to do and make a public apology. Meanwhile, Vince (Michael B. Jordan) is persuaded to avenge his friend's murder. Taylor Kitsch, Jess Plemons, Aimee Teegarden and Jurnee Smollett also star.
13 Thanksgiving
2/10/10
Amid all the stress and madness, the Taylors host Thanksgiving dinner while Luke (Matt Lauria) gets an offer that could take him away from the Lions. Elsewhere, Tami finally makes a decision regarding her career. In addition, Julie (Aimee Teegarden) and Landry (Jesse Plemons) are surprised by a visitor from their past who has an interesting proposition, and Tim makes a difficult decision that will change his life forever. East Dillon rallies around the Lions for their big game against West Dillon. Kyle Chandler, Michael B. Jordan and Jurnee Smollett also star.

About this show

Expanding on the themes of the hit feature film, this compelling and critically praised drama from executive producers Brian Grazer and Peter Berg takes place in Dillon, Texas, a community obsessed with the status of its high school football team. The head coach, Eric Taylor (Kyle Chandler) constantly feels the pressure of the town's expectations as he leads this troubled and conflicted team throughout the season. While offering unique insight into an outsized, bigger-than-life Texas culture, "Friday Night Lights" really tells a story universal for all audiences-that there is more to life than victory, and that there is more to being a man than being a winner.
The fresh cast also includes: Scott Porter as the Panther's injured former star quarterback, Jason Street; Gaius Charles as feared running back Brian "Smash" Williams; Taylor Kitsch as running back Tim Riggins; Connie Britton as Taylor's supportive wife and new high school guidance counselor, Tami; Zach Gilford as the new team captain and starting quarterback, Matt Saracen, and Minka Kelly as Lyla Garrity, Panther cheerleader and Street's girlfriend. Also starring are: Aimee Teegarden as Coach Taylor's daughter, Julie; Adrianne Palicki as Tyra Collette, and Jesse Plemons as Landry Clarke.

Ratings and reviews

4.8
599 reviews
A Google user
October 6, 2012
I fell in love with the series just as it was ending, and perhaps that was a good thing! (No long waits for new episodes!) I've never been a sports fan, but I found myself cheering on the Panthers (and the Lions, later on) more than I've ever done for any real team. You find yourself so drawn to each of the characters, and you really FEEL the lives they live, the emotions they feel. There's such a diversity in the stories and personalities, and it all just works. I absolutely love this show.
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Jayla Kelly
January 11, 2013
I have watched this show from the beginning. Every episode I watched convinced me that I was a fly on the wall in Coach's and the players lives. It actually hurt a little when I knew it wouldn't come back. Networks get you to fall in love with shows and characters and as soon as your invested they snatch it away. We would appreciate more quality shows such as this one. LISTEN TO THE VIEWERS!!!
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A Google user
July 15, 2013
This show is simply fantastic. Sure, it focuses on a football coach, his team and his family...but it mostly focuses on people...of all ages, in every situation you can imagine. Authentic, real, moving. Friday Night Lights had it all. Enjoy the 5 Seasons that aired. Really really incredible show. Highly recommended.
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