The Best Episodes of Friday Night Lights Season 4

#1 Fan Favorite
9.6/10(1333 votes)
#1 - The Son
S4:E512/2/2009
Julie, Landry, Coach, and Tami rally around Matt in a time of crisis; Vince endangers his rising star as a football player by engaging in criminal activity in order to support his family; Becky and Tim grow closer.
Director:Unknown
Writer:Rolin Jones
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Director:Unknown
Writer:Rolin Jones
9.2/10(662 votes)
#2 - Thanksgiving
S4:E132/10/2010
The Taylors host Thanksgiving dinner; Coach tells Vince he has to be more selfish; Tami must make an apology; Julie and Landry are surprised by a visitor from their past; Tim makes a difficult decision; East Dillon rallies around the Lions.
Director:Unknown
Writer:Jason Katims
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Director:Unknown
Writer:Jason Katims
8.8/10(543 votes)
#3 - Laboring
S4:E122/3/2010
Tensions in town run high as the Panthers/Lions game approaches; Coach tells Luke he won't be playing; Tami attempts to placate her detractors; developments both good and bad shake up the Riggins boys; Vince teams up with Kennard to seek revenge.
Director:Adam Davidson
Writer:Rolin Jones
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Director:Adam Davidson
Writer:Rolin Jones
8.5/10(611 votes)
#4 - East of Dillon
S4:E110/28/2009
Coach Taylor wonders how low his fortunes can sink as he struggles to pull the East Dillon Lions together while Tami navigates the new politics at West Dillon. Meanwhile, Matt gets a taste of life as a townie and Tim is inspired by a college lecture on "the hero's journey."
Director:Peter Berg
Writer:Jason Katims
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Director:Peter Berg
Writer:Jason Katims
8.5/10(548 votes)
#5 - A Sort of Homecoming
S4:E411/18/2009
Homecoming at the newly-reopened school prompts Coach to investigate East Dillon's history. Tami feels the wrath of the boosters. Landry and Vince both like Jess. Julie accompanies Devin to a gay bar. Matt and Tim go hunting.
Director:Unknown
Writer:Etan Frankel
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Director:Unknown
Writer:Etan Frankel
8.4/10(555 votes)
#6 - Stay
S4:E612/9/2009
Coach searches for a strategy to shut down their toughest opponent yet. Tim reconnects with Lyla. Vince discovers he has a gift for car theft. Julie and Matt attend a concert in Austin and reach a critical juncture in their relationship.
Director:Patrick R. Norris
Writer:Unknown
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Director:Patrick R. Norris
Writer:Unknown

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8.3/10(552 votes)
#7 - After the Fall
S4:E211/4/2009
A controversy at West Dillon puts star player Luke Cafferty on the Lions' roster. Elsewhere, Coach tries to reenergize his demoralized team and Tami takes an unpopular stand. Meanwhile, Matt meets an uncouth local artist and Tim finds a new living situation in an unexpected place.
Director:Unknown
Writer:Unknown
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Writer:Unknown
8.1/10(523 votes)
#8 - In the Skin of a Lion
S4:E311/11/2009
Coach betrays Tami's trust over a financial decision. tensions between Vince and Luke threaten the team's chances on the field. Tim helps Coach condition his players. Julie doesn't want to go to church.
Director:Patrick R. Norris
Writers:Patrick Massett, John Zinman
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Director:Patrick R. Norris
Writers:Patrick Massett, John Zinman
8.1/10(503 votes)
#9 - Toilet Bowl
S4:E81/6/2010
Eric realizes that East Dillon's problems aren't only on the field; Jess tries to choose between Vince and Landry; Luke's injury takes a toll on him; and Riggins makes a decision that could backfire.
Director:Unknown
Writer:Unknown
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Writer:Unknown
8.1/10(506 votes)
#10 - The Lights in Carroll Park
S4:E91/13/2010
Coach talks tough to shady characters when trying to clean up a park ridden with drugs and gang violence. Becky discovers she's pregnant. Jess's relationship with Landry is heating up. Julie makes a new friend.
Director:Unknown
Writers:Patrick Massett, John Zinman
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Director:Unknown
Writers:Patrick Massett, John Zinman
8.1/10(516 votes)
#11 - I Can't
S4:E101/20/2010
Riggins puts Tami in a tough spot; Julie asks a friend to dinner; Vince’s mom has a health crisis; Luke’s parents look for ways to help him; and Eric is urged to change his coaching style.
Director:Ami Canaan Mann
Writer:Unknown
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Director:Ami Canaan Mann
Writer:Unknown
8.1/10(506 votes)
#12 - Injury List
S4:E111/27/2010
The team can't focus on their next game. Tami gets involved in a controversy. Vince wants to end his deal with Kennard. Julie gets an unexpected phone call from Matt.
Director:Seith Mann
Writer:Unknown
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Director:Seith Mann
Writer:Unknown
8.0/10(507 votes)
#13 - In the Bag
S4:E712/16/2009
Despite some doubt, Coach makes Vince quarterback. Tami struggles to comfort Julie who's grieving over Matt's sudden departure. Tim has a confrontation with Becky's dad. Luke is badly injured. Landry makes a play for Jess.
Director:Unknown
Writer:Unknown
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Director:Unknown
Writer:Unknown