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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 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.

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  1. 9.1/10(600 votes)

    #1 - Underdogs

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    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.

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  2. 8.8/10(584 votes)

    #2 - Hello, Goodbye

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    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.

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  3. 8.8/10(547 votes)

    #3 - Tomorrow Blues

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    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.

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  4. 8.6/10(520 votes)

    #4 - New York, New York

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    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.

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  5. 8.3/10(468 votes)

    #5 - The Giving Tree

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    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.

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  6. 8.3/10(479 votes)

    #6 - A Hard Rain's Gonna Fall

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    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.

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  8. 8.2/10(477 votes)

    #7 - How the Other Half Lives

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    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.

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  9. 8.2/10(468 votes)

    #8 - Game of the Week

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    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.

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  10. 8.1/10(510 votes)

    #9 - I Knew You When

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    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.

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  11. 8.1/10(482 votes)

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

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    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.

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  12. 8.1/10(479 votes)

    #11 - Keeping Up Appearances

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    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.

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    Director:Chris Eyre
  13. 7.8/10(485 votes)

    #12 - Tami Knows Best

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    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.

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  14. 7.8/10(463 votes)

    #13 - Every Rose Has Its Thorn

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    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.

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    Director:Jason Katims
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Season 3 Ratings Summary

"Underdogs" is the best rated episode of "Friday Night Lights" season 3. It scored 9.1/10 based on 600 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 1/7/2009. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "Hello, Goodbye".