Friday Night Lights: Season 1

TV-14
2006
Poster for Friday Night Lights: Season 1

Director Peter Berg turns his critically-acclaimed high-school sports drama into a series, adapting Buzz Bissinger's novel about teenage American football... More

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    Friday Night Lights: Season 1 episodes

    Episode 1.1

    Pilot

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

    Episode 1.2

    Eyes Wide Open

    As the team pulls together and tries to help Matt... More 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.

    Episode 1.3

    Wind Sprints

    The situation in town begins to get ugly as Coach... More 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.

    Episode 1.4

    Who's Your Daddy

    As the Panthers prepare for a match against the Tigers,... More 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.

    EPISODE 1.5

    Git 'Er Done

    The big game against the Tigers drawing closer, Coach Taylor... More 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.

    EPISODE 1.6

    El Accidente

    Ray Tatum faces the blame of his team mates after... More 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.

    EPISODE 1.7

    Homecoming

    As the Panthers get ready to face the dominating Laribee... More 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.

    EPISODE 1.8

    Crossing the Line

    Julie thinks about going on a date with Matt. A... More 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.

    EPISODE 1.9

    Full Hearts

    Smash continues to go the extreme to improve his performance.... More 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.

    EPISODE 1.10

    It's Different for Girls

    The cheerleaders prepare for Championship Classic. Lyla is picked on... More 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.

    EPISODE 1.11

    Nevermind

    The Panthers are preparing for another game they can't lose.... More 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.

    EPISODE 1.12

    What to Do While You're Waiting

    The Panther's fate is hung up on the result of... More 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.

    EPISODE 1.13

    Little Girl I Wanna Marry You

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

    EPISODE 1.14

    Upping the Ante

    The Panthers prepare for their first playoff game.Coach Taylor gets... More 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.

    EPISODE 1.15

    Blinders

    The Panthers savor their crucial playoff-win-until race issues emerge and... More 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.

    EPISODE 1.16

    Black Eyes & Broken Hearts

    Due to racial comments from Coach Mac, the black players... More 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.

    EPISODE 1.17

    I Think We Should Have Sex

    After Julie reveals to Matt that she wants to have... More 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.

    EPISODE 1.18

    Extended Families

    Lyla makes a surprise visit to the quad rugby camp... More 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.

    EPISODE 1.19

    Ch-Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes

    With TMU trying to recruit Coach Taylor, Julie insists that... More 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.

    EPISODE 1.20

    Mud Bowl

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

    EPISODE 1.21

    Best Laid Plans

    Coach Taylor buckles under the pressure from Texas Methodist University.... More 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.

    EPISODE 1.22

    State

    The rumors about Coach Taylor leaving the team at the... More 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.

    Friday Night Lights: Season 1 | Ratings & Reviews

    Friday Night Lights: Season 1 | Details

    Rating
    TV-14,
    Genre
    Drama, Sport
    Country of origin
    USA