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Friday Night Lights S3E5 — Every Rose Has Its Thorn

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Friday Night Lights•Season 3•Episode 5

Every Rose Has Its Thorn

7.8/10 · 526 votesOct 29, 200843 min

Ranked #13 of 13 in Season 3•−0.6 vs season avg

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.

Directed byJason Katims

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Kyle Chandler

Kyle Chandler

Eric Taylor

Connie Britton

Connie Britton

Tami Taylor

Aimee Teegarden

Aimee Teegarden

Julie Taylor

Taylor Kitsch

Taylor Kitsch

Tim Riggins

Jesse Plemons

Jesse Plemons

Landry Clarke

Minka Kelly

Minka Kelly

Lyla Garrity

Adrianne Palicki

Adrianne Palicki

Tyra Collette

Zach Gilford

Zach Gilford

Matt Saracen

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Jason Katims

Jason Katims

Director

Angela M. Catanzaro

Angela M. Catanzaro

Editor

Karen Wacker

Karen Wacker

Associate Producer

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Episode Summary

"Every Rose Has Its Thorn" is episode 5 of Friday Night Lights season 3. It scored 7.8/10 from 526 votes, ranking #13 of 13 episodes this season (season average 8.4). Directed by Jason Katims, it aired on October 29, 2008.

Next: E6 · It Ain't Easy Being J.D. McCoy Best of Season 3