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The Best Episodes of Friday Night Lights Season 3

Every episode of Friday Night Lights Season 3 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Friday Night Lights Season 3!

The trials and triumphs of life in the small town of Dillon, Texas, where high school football is everything.

Genre:Drama
Networks:NBCThe 101

Season 3 Ratings Summary

The best episode of "Friday Night Lights" season 3 is "I Knew You When", rated 8.1/10 from 495 user votes. It was directed by N/A and written by Jason Katims. "I Knew You When" aired on 10/1/2008 and is rated 0.2 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Tami Knows Best".

  • I Knew You When
    8.1/10 495 votes

    #1 - I Knew You When

    Season 3 Episode 1 - Aired 10/1/2008

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Jason Katims

  • Tami Knows Best
    7.9/10 471 votes

    #2 - Tami Knows Best

    Season 3 Episode 2 - Aired 10/8/2008

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • How the Other Half Lives
    8.2/10 461 votes

    #3 - How the Other Half Lives

    Season 3 Episode 3 - Aired 10/15/2008

    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

    Writer: Patrick Massett, John Zinman

  • Hello, Goodbye
    8.8/10 564 votes

    #4 - Hello, Goodbye

    Season 3 Episode 4 - Aired 10/22/2008

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: David Hudgins

  • Every Rose Has Its Thorn
    7.8/10 449 votes

    #5 - Every Rose Has Its Thorn

    Season 3 Episode 5 - Aired 10/29/2008

    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: N/A

  • It Ain't Easy Being J.D. McCoy
    8.1/10 467 votes

    #6 - It Ain't Easy Being J.D. McCoy

    Season 3 Episode 6 - Aired 11/5/2008

    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

    Writer: N/A

  • Keeping Up Appearances
    8.1/10 464 votes

    #7 - Keeping Up Appearances

    Season 3 Episode 7 - Aired 11/12/2008

    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

  • New York, New York
    8.6/10 505 votes

    #8 - New York, New York

    Season 3 Episode 8 - Aired 11/19/2008

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Game of the Week
    8.2/10 454 votes

    #9 - Game of the Week

    Season 3 Episode 9 - Aired 12/3/2008

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: David Hudgins

  • The Giving Tree
    8.3/10 454 votes

    #10 - The Giving Tree

    Season 3 Episode 10 - Aired 12/10/2008

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • A Hard Rain's Gonna Fall
    8.3/10 465 votes

    #11 - A Hard Rain's Gonna Fall

    Season 3 Episode 11 - Aired 12/17/2008

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Patrick Massett, John Zinman

  • Underdogs
    9.1/10 584 votes

    #12 - Underdogs

    Season 3 Episode 12 - Aired 1/7/2009

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Tomorrow Blues
    8.9/10 536 votes

    #13 - Tomorrow Blues

    Season 3 Episode 13 - Aired 1/14/2009

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Jason Katims