Friday Night Lights

2006 • NBC
4.8
599 reviews
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Season 5 episodes (13)

1 Expectations
10/27/10
Coach Taylor (Kyle Chandler) tempers high expectations for East Dillon's impending season as Tami (Connie Britton) becomes frustrated in her new job. Meanwhile Vince (Michael B. Jordan) and Luke (Matt Lauria) work to recruit a new player for the Lions' squad and Dillon bids farewell to two alumni as they prepare to leave for college. Aimee Teegarden, Jurnee Smollett, Grey Damon and Madison Burge also star.
2 On the Outside Looking In
11/3/10
Coach Taylor (Kyle Chandler) finds out not everyone is pleased by the Lions' strong showing in their season opening game. Vince (Michael B. Jordan) realizes his newfound football stardom comes with benefits, while Luke (Matt Lauria) faces consequences for his aggressive play and Tami (Connie Britton) tries to implement an after-school tutoring program. Aimee Teegarden, Jurnee Smollett, Grey Damon and Madison Burge also star.
3 The Right Hand of the Father
11/10/10
When an embarrassing video, shot at a rowdy football party, circulates and mars the Lions' reputation, and Coach (Kyle Chandler) struggles to impose discipline on his players. A connection unexpectedly forged at college leaves Julie (Aimee Teegarden) feeling even more isolated than ever. Vince (Michael B. Jordan) doesn't want his father to come to this week's game. Luke (Matt Lauria) informs Becky (Madison Burge) of the sacrifice he made to get her as his rally girl.
4 Keep Looking
12/1/10
Coach Taylor (Kyle Chandler) is forced to play mediator as tensions erupt in the locker room. The Lions also welcome a new player and Luke (Matt Lauria) is recruited by Texas Methodist University. Meanwhile, Buddy (guest star Brad Leland) deals with the trials and tribulations of fatherhood and Becky's (Madison Burge) dad returns. Elsewhere, Tami (Connie Britton) counsels a troubled student named Epyck (guest star Emily Rios). Aimee Teegarden, Michael B. Jordan, Jurnee Smollett, Matt Lauria and Grey Damon also star.
5 Kingdom
5/13/11
Coach Taylor (Kyle Chandler) discusses recruitment regulations with Vince (Michael B. Jordan) and his father, Ornette (guest star Cress Williams). When the Lions take a road trip, four of their stars make a pact that will stay with them forever. Meanwhile, Julie's (Aimee Teegarden) inappropriate relationship becomes more complicated. Connie Britton, Jurnee Smollett, Matt Lauria, Grey Damon and Madison Burge also star.
6 Swerve
12/8/10
A popular magazine hails Coach (Kyle Chandler) as the "Kingmaker," Vince's (Michael B. Jordan) past catches up to him when an old acquaintance demands he pay his debt. Meanwhile, Luke (Matt Lauria) reacts to the truth about Texas Methodist University and a suspicious car accident delays Julie's (Aimee Teegarden) return to college. Connie Britton, Jurnee Smollett, Grey Damon, Madison Burge also star.
7 Perfect Record
12/15/10
Rivalry week stirs up controversy when a website makes an embarrassing disclosure about the Lions' players. Vince (Michael B. Jordan) finds himself in the middle of a power struggle between Coach Taylor (Kyle Chandler) and his father (guest star Cress Williams). Elsewhere, Billy (guest star Derek Phillips) takes Luke (Matt Lauria) under his wing. Connie Britton, Aimee Teegarden, Grey Damon, Madison Burge also star.
8 Fracture
1/5/11
Coach Taylor (Kyle Chandler) fears he is beginning to lose his grip on the team when Vince (Michael B. Jordan) alienates his teammates through his arrogance. Meanwhile, Tami (Connie Britton) worries that one of her students is being neglected at home and Becky (Madison Burge) enters a beauty pageant. Aimee Teegarden, Jurnee Smollett, Matt Lauria, Grey Damon also star.
9 Gut Check
1/12/11
Coach Taylor (Kyle Chandler) threatens to suspend Vince (Michael B. Jordan) in an attempt to regain control of the team and leaves Luke (Matt Lauria) facing mounting pressure at the prospect of becoming top quarterback. Billy (guest star Derek Phillips) also learns some unexpected news from Mindy (guest star Stacey Oristano), while Becky (Madison Burge) starts a surprising new job. Elsewhere, Tami (Connie Britton) and Epyck (guest star Emily Rios) grow closer. Aimee Teegarden, Jurnee Smollett, Grey Damon also star.
10 Don't Go
1/19/11
An elite college football program attempts to lure Coach Taylor (Kyle Chandler) away from East Dillon and Vince (Michael B. Jordan) vows to earn his starting spot back. Meanwhile, friends and family speak at Tim's (guest star Taylor Kitsch) parole hearing. Elsewhere, East Dillon holds a Fall Sports Banquet. Connie Britton, Aimee Teegarden, Jurnee Smollet, Matt Lauria, Grey Damon, Madison Burge also star.
11 The March
1/26/11
Coach Taylor (Kyle Chandler) feels threatened as East Dillon faces serious budget cuts and Tami (Connie Britton) is flown to Pennsylvania for the opportunity of a lifetime. Meanwhile, the Lions begin their quest for State and Vince (Michael B. Jordan) becomes the man of the house again. Aimee Teegarden, Jurnee Smollett, Matt Lauria, Grey Damon, Madison Burge also star.
12 Texas Whatever
2/2/11
Coach Taylor (Kyle Chandler) is offered a deal he can't refuse and Tim (guest star Taylor Kitsch) assesses his future plans when an old flame returns to Dillon. Meanwhile, the fate of East Dillon's football program is decided. Connie Britton, Aimee Teegarden, Michael B. Jordan, Jurnee Smollett, Matt Lauria, Grey Damon, Madison Burge also star.
13 Always
2/9/11
The Lions prepare for State while the Taylors face several decisions that could change their lives forever. Elsewhere, Coach (Kyle Chandler) and Tami (Connie Britton) are caught off guard by Julie's (Aimee Teegarden) future plans. Michael B. Jordan, Jurnee Smollett, Matt Lauria, Grey Damon, Madison Burge 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
August 7, 2012
You have to pay per episode? Netflix has the entire series for free. Well after your subscription. But still three episodes in and you pay as much as netflix. Not cool.
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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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Marco Mandolini
January 17, 2020
Great show. I like how I paid 30 dollars for one season where I coukd have gotten all the season on Amazon in BLU RAY for 45 dollars. Rip off
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