Friday Night Lights
“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.
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In the small town of Dillon, Texas, everyone comes together on Friday nights when the Dillon High Panthers play. But life is not a game; and the charismatic players, new coach Eric Taylor, and the passionate fans find that their biggest challenges and obstacles come off the field in the compelling day-to-day dramas of their tight-knit community.
1.Pilot
8.603-10-200646mA 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.
2.Eyes Wide Open
7.310-10-200644mAs 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...
3.Wind Sprints
7.717-10-200644mThe 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...
4.Who's Your Daddy
7.524-10-200643mAs 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...
5.Git 'Er Done
7.830-10-200644mThe 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 bet...
6.El Accidente
7.707-11-200642mRay 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...
7.Homecoming
8.014-11-200643mAs 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...
8.Crossing the Line
7.828-11-200643mJulie 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 ga...
9.Full Hearts
7.205-12-200643mSmash 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...
10.It's Different for Girls
7.712-12-200643mThe 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 af...
11.Nevermind
7.803-01-200743mThe 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 rega...
12.What to Do While You're Waiting
7.810-01-200743mThe 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...
13.Little Girl I Wanna Marry You
7.624-01-200743mThe 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.
14.Upping the Ante
7.631-01-200743mThe 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 b...
15.Blinders
8.207-02-200743mThe 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...
16.Black Eyes & Broken Hearts
6.314-02-200743mDue 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....
17.I Think We Should Have Sex
8.221-02-200745mAfter 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 r...
18.Extended Families
7.828-02-200743mLyla 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...
19.Ch-Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes
8.021-03-200743mWith 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. Rig...
20.Mud Bowl
7.028-03-200743mAn 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.
21.Best Laid Plans
7.304-04-200743mCoach 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 h...
22.State
8.311-04-200744mThe 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...
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