Friday Night Lights Season 1

Synopsis

Coach Eric Taylor is under intense pressure from the entire town to lead the high-school football team to the championship. Wife Tami provides loving support as the school’s counselor. The young people face their own challenges: the former-star fighting to overcome a tragic injury; the cheerleader torn by conflicting emotional loyalties to two players; the quarterback overwhelmed with responsibilities on and off the field (while dating the coach's daughter); the cocky running back who's turned to performance enhancers. All this and more come together in season one.

Main Cast

Kyle Chandler

Eric Taylor

Age : 58 | Popularity : 16%

Connie Britton

Tami Taylor

Age : 57 | Popularity : 33%

Aimee Teegarden

Julie Taylor

Age : 34 | Popularity : 39%

Taylor Kitsch

Tim Riggins

Age : 43 | Popularity : 16%

Jesse Plemons

Landry Clarke

Age : 36 | Popularity : 36%

Minka Kelly

Lyla Garrity

Age : 43 | Popularity : 17%

Scott Porter

Jason Street

Age : 44 | Popularity : 12%

Gaius Charles

Brian 'Smash' Williams

Age : 40 | Popularity : 3%

Episodes

Episode 1

03 October 2006 - 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.

Episode 2

10 October 2006 - 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.

Episode 3

17 October 2006 - 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.

Episode 4

24 October 2006 - 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.

Episode 5

30 October 2006 - 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.

Episode 6

07 November 2006 - 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.

Episode 7

14 November 2006 - 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.

Episode 8

28 November 2006 - 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.

Episode 9

05 December 2006 - 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.

Episode 10

12 December 2006 - 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.

Episode 11

03 January 2007 - 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.

Episode 12

10 January 2007 - 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.

Episode 13

24 January 2007 - 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.

Episode 14

31 January 2007 - 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.

Episode 15

07 February 2007 - 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.

Episode 16

14 February 2007 - 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.

Episode 17

21 February 2007 - 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.

Episode 18

28 February 2007 - 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.

Episode 19

21 March 2007 - 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.

Episode 20

28 March 2007 - 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.

Episode 21

04 April 2007 - 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.

Episode 22

11 April 2007 - 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.

Crew

Department	Role	Name
Production	Producer	Patrick Massett John Cameron Bridget Carpenter Kerry Ehrin Rolin Jones John Zinman Nan Bernstein Freed Liz Heldens Cindy Kerber Ron Fitzgerald Michael Waxman Katie O'Hara
	Executive Producer	Sarah Aubrey David Hudgins David Nevins Jason Katims Brian Grazer Peter Berg
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