Episode guide
Friday Night Lights: Season 1
22 episodes · first aired Oct 3, 2006
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 Oct 3, 2006 · 46m 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.
- 2 Eyes Wide Open Oct 10, 2006 · 44m 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…
- 3 Wind Sprints Oct 17, 2006 · 44m 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…
- 4 Who's Your Daddy Oct 24, 2006 · 43m 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…
- 5 Git 'Er Done Oct 30, 2006 · 44m 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…
- 6 El Accidente Nov 7, 2006 · 42m 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…
- 7 Homecoming Nov 14, 2006 · 43m 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…
- 8 Crossing the Line Nov 28, 2006 · 43m 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…
- 9 Full Hearts Dec 5, 2006 · 43m 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…
- 10 It's Different for Girls Dec 12, 2006 · 43m 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…
- 11 Nevermind Jan 3, 2007 · 43m 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…
- 12 What to Do While You're Waiting Jan 10, 2007 · 43m 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…
- 13 Little Girl I Wanna Marry You Jan 24, 2007 · 43m 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.
- 14 Upping the Ante Jan 31, 2007 · 43m 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…
- 15 Blinders Feb 7, 2007 · 43m 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…
- 16 Black Eyes & Broken Hearts Feb 14, 2007 · 43m 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…
- 17 I Think We Should Have Sex Feb 21, 2007 · 45m 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…
- 18 Extended Families Feb 28, 2007 · 43m 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…
- 19 Ch-Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes Mar 21, 2007 · 43m 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…
- 20 Mud Bowl Mar 28, 2007 · 43m 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.
- 21 Best Laid Plans Apr 4, 2007 · 43m 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…
- 22 State Apr 11, 2007 · 44m 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…