The Best Episodes of Friday Night Lights Season 4

Episode Rankings

1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   8.5/10(567 votes)

   #1 - 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

   Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

   Director:Peter Berg

   Writer:Jason Katims
2. 

   8.3/10(500 votes)

   #2 - 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

   Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

   Director:Unknown

   Writer:Unknown
3. 

   8.0/10(482 votes)

   #3 - 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

   Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

   Director:Patrick R. Norris

   Writers:Patrick Massett, John Zinman
4. 

   8.5/10(506 votes)

   #4 - 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

   Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

   Director:Unknown

   Writer:Etan Frankel
5. 

   9.6/10(1146 votes)

   #5 - 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

   Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

   Director:Unknown

   Writer:Rolin Jones
6. 

   8.4/10(509 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

   Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

   Director:Patrick R. Norris

   Writer:Unknown
TRENDING NOW
The 20 BEST Episodes of Friday Night Lights
READ
7. 

   8.0/10(467 votes)

   #7 - 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

   Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

   Director:Unknown

   Writer:Unknown
8. 

   8.1/10(464 votes)

   #8 - 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

   Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

   Director:Unknown

   Writer:Unknown
9. 

   8.1/10(462 votes)

   #9 - 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

   Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

   Director:Unknown

   Writers:Patrick Massett, John Zinman
10. 

    8.1/10(470 votes)

    #10 - 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

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

    Director:Ami Canaan Mann

    Writer:Unknown
11. 

    8.1/10(463 votes)

    #11 - 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

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

    Director:Seith Mann

    Writer:Unknown
12. 

    8.8/10(500 votes)

    #12 - 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

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

    Director:Adam Davidson

    Writer:Rolin Jones
13. 

    9.1/10(617 votes)

    #13 - 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

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

    Director:Unknown

    Writer:Jason Katims