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Friday Night Lights S3E6 — It Ain't Easy Being J.D. McCoy

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Friday Night Lights•Season 3•Episode 6

It Ain't Easy Being J.D. McCoy

8.2/10 · 544 votesNov 5, 200843 min

Ranked #8 of 13 in Season 3•−0.2 vs season avg

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

Directed byPatrick R. Norris

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Kyle Chandler

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Eric Taylor

Connie Britton

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Tami Taylor

Aimee Teegarden

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Julie Taylor

Taylor Kitsch

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Lyla Garrity

Adrianne Palicki

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Zach Gilford

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Matt Saracen

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Karen Wacker

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Episode Summary

"It Ain't Easy Being J.D. McCoy" is episode 6 of Friday Night Lights season 3. It scored 8.2/10 from 544 votes, ranking #8 of 13 episodes this season (season average 8.4). Directed by Patrick R. Norris, it aired on November 5, 2008.

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