The Best Episodes of Friday Night Lights Season 3

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9.2/10(679 votes)
#1 - Underdogs
S3:E121/7/2009
J.D.'s dad has to deal with child protective services after his fight with J.D. Tyra realizes that life isn't fair and that she needs to do whatever is necessary to get in to college. Matt and Tim prepare for the last game of their high school career: The Texas State Championship.
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8.9/10(659 votes)
#2 - Hello, Goodbye
S3:E410/22/2008
Tami embarrasses herself with the superintendent. Tyra breaks with Landry to take up with Cash, the new bad boy in town. Julie advises Matt who is upset with his mother who has come to help with grandma. Smash has an emotional goodbye with Coach.
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Writer:David Hudgins
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Writer:David Hudgins
8.9/10(612 votes)
#3 - Tomorrow Blues
S3:E131/14/2009
Five months later, Coach Taylor's contract is up for review on Billy and Mindy's wedding day. Tyra grows anxious about her waitlist status. Matt leaves Grandma Saracen and Julie behind to attend college. Tim and Lyla question their future together.
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Writer:Jason Katims
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Writer:Jason Katims
8.6/10(590 votes)
#4 - New York, New York
S3:E811/19/2008
Tim is worried when Jason talks about leaving Dillon. Money troubles cause a riff between Tami and Eric. Tyra leans on Cash when things get tough, while Julie talks to her dad about Matt's idea.
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8.4/10(536 votes)
#5 - The Giving Tree
S3:E1012/10/2008
It becomes clear JD has no interest in his father's advice regarding Madison. Lyla turns to Riggins when Buddy reveals a secret. Coach is emotionally challenged both on and off the field. Tyra has a plan to repair her relationship with Landry.
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8.4/10(548 votes)
#6 - A Hard Rain's Gonna Fall
S3:E1112/17/2008
Tyra is desperate and once again turns to Landry. Coach and Tami learn of a change that could dismantle the Panthers team. Tim sees another side of Lyla. Matt flips out when Grandma suffers an accident. Tensions escalate between JD and Joe.
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Writers:Patrick Massett, John Zinman
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8.2/10(548 votes)
#7 - How the Other Half Lives
S3:E310/15/2008
Coach worries and fears for his job as Tami befriends Katie McCoy. The pressure is on Matt as everyone's hopes turn to the new quarterback. Matt's friendly with Julie. Billy drags Tim into a risky scheme to get them out of debt. Lyla cautions Tim.
Director:Dean White
Writers:Patrick Massett, John Zinman
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Director:Dean White
Writers:Patrick Massett, John Zinman
8.2/10(549 votes)
#8 - It Ain't Easy Being J.D. McCoy
S3:E611/5/2008
Coach is furious with Tim and the team for a freshman hazing. J.D. wins the respect of the town and team. A late night swim at the lake turns into more for Julie and Matt. Tyra is shocked when a woman shows up claiming Cash owes her child support.
Director:Patrick R. Norris
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8.2/10(547 votes)
#9 - Keeping Up Appearances
S3:E711/12/2008
Eric and Tami try to calm Jamarca's angry parents; Billy helps Tim pursue a scholarship; and Jason, Herc and the Riggins brothers receive good news.
Director:Chris Eyre
Writer:Brent Fletcher
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Director:Chris Eyre
Writer:Brent Fletcher
8.2/10(533 votes)
#10 - Game of the Week
S3:E912/3/2008
Tim returns to find both good and bad surprises. Coach has to change his plans and reluctantly supports Tami when she feels obligated to help Tyra out of a jam. Saracen has second thoughts and clashes with Shelby. Lyla and Mindy team up.
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Writer:David Hudgins
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Writer:David Hudgins
8.1/10(582 votes)
#11 - I Knew You When
S3:E110/1/2008
In the third-season opener, Eric fights to keep his job and helps Smash rebound. Elsewhere, Tami faces new challenges as principal; Tyra frets over college; Billy proposes; and tension escalates between Lyla and Riggins.
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Writer:Jason Katims
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Writer:Jason Katims
7.9/10(554 votes)
#12 - Tami Knows Best
S3:E210/8/2008
Tami becomes angry by Tyra's actions. In an effort to help his grandma, Matt stumbles upon his estranged mother. Coach Taylor tries his best to encourage Smash as he tries to make the college tryouts.
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7.8/10(532 votes)
#13 - Every Rose Has Its Thorn
S3:E510/29/2008
Matt grapples with his mother, his emotions and Coach Taylor as McCoy garners more attention. Tami tangles with Tyra about Julie and Tyra's interest in Cash. Tyra experiences Cash's darker side. Erin disappoints Jason.
Director:Jason Katims
Writer:Unknown
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Director:Jason Katims
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