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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!

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

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Friday Night Lights Season 3 Episode 1 - I Knew You When
    8.0/10(3 votes)

    #1 - I Knew You When

    S3:E1

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Jason Katims

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  2. Friday Night Lights Season 3 Episode 2 - Tami Knows Best
    8.0/10(3 votes)

    #2 - Tami Knows Best

    S3:E2

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Friday Night Lights Season 3 Episode 3 - How the Other Half Lives
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #3 - How the Other Half Lives

    S3:E3

    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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  4. Friday Night Lights Season 3 Episode 4 - Hello, Goodbye
    9.0/10(2 votes)

    #4 - Hello, Goodbye

    S3:E4

    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:Unknown
    Writer:David Hudgins

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  5. Friday Night Lights Season 3 Episode 5 - Every Rose Has Its Thorn
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    #5 - Every Rose Has Its Thorn

    S3:E5

    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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  6. Friday Night Lights Season 3 Episode 6 - It Ain't Easy Being J.D. McCoy
    9.0/10(2 votes)

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

    S3:E6

    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:Unknown

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  7. Friday Night Lights Season 3 Episode 7 - Keeping Up Appearances
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #7 - Keeping Up Appearances

    S3:E7

    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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  8. Friday Night Lights Season 3 Episode 8 - New York, New York
    9.0/10(2 votes)

    #8 - New York, New York

    S3:E8

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Friday Night Lights Season 3 Episode 9 - Game of the Week
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #9 - Game of the Week

    S3:E9

    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:Unknown
    Writer:David Hudgins

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  10. Friday Night Lights Season 3 Episode 10 - The Giving Tree
    9.0/10(2 votes)

    #10 - The Giving Tree

    S3:E10

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Friday Night Lights Season 3 Episode 11 - A Hard Rain's Gonna Fall
    9.0/10(2 votes)

    #11 - A Hard Rain's Gonna Fall

    S3:E11

    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:Unknown
    Writers:Patrick Massett, John Zinman

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  12. Friday Night Lights Season 3 Episode 12 - Underdogs
    9.5/10(2 votes)

    #12 - Underdogs

    S3:E12

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Friday Night Lights Season 3 Episode 13 - Tomorrow Blues
    9.0/10(2 votes)

    #13 - Tomorrow Blues

    S3:E13

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Jason Katims

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Season 3 Ratings Summary

"I Knew You When" is the best rated episode of "Friday Night Lights" season 3. It scored 8/10 based on 3 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Jason Katims, it aired on 10/1/2008. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Tami Knows Best".