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The Best Episodes of Friday Night Lights Season 5

Every episode of Friday Night Lights Season 5 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Friday Night Lights Season 5!

The Best Episodes of Friday Night Lights Season 5

The trials and triumphs of life in the small town of Dillon, Texas, where high school football is everything.

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  1. Background image for Always
    9.7/10(3 votes)

    #1 - Always

    S5:E13

    While the Lions prepare for the state championship game, the Taylors face several decisions that could change their lives forever.

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    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #2 - The Right Hand of the Father

    S5:E3

    Someone from Vince's past resurfaces. Julie connects with a faculty member. Eric tries to instill discipline in the team. Buddy is troubled after learning something about his son.

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    Director:N/A
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    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #3 - Keep Looking

    S5:E4

    Coach is forced to play mediator as tensions erupt in the locker room. Luke gets recruited. Buddy deals with the trials and tribulations of fatherhood. Tami deals with a troubled student. The Lions welcome a new player.

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    Director:N/A
    Writer:Peter Berg
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    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #4 - Kingdom

    S5:E5

    Coach discusses recruitment regulations. The Lions take a road trip. East Dillon's four stars make a pact. Julie's relationship becomes more complicated.

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    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #5 - Perfect Record

    S5:E7

    Rivalry week stirs up controversy. Vince is caught in the middle between Coach and Ornette. Billy takes Luke under his wing.

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    Director:Adam Davidson
    Writer:Peter Berg
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    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #6 - Don't Go

    S5:E10

    An elite college football program attempts to lure Coach away from East Dillon. Vince vows to earn his spot back. Friends and family speak at Tim's parole hearing. East Dillon holds a Fall Sports Banquet.

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    Director:N/A
    Writer:Peter Berg
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    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #7 - Texas Whatever

    S5:E12

    Coach Taylor is offered a deal he can’t refuse; Tim assesses his future plans when an old flame returns to Dillon; The fate of East Dillon’s football program is decided.

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    Director:Kyle Chandler
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    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #8 - On the Outside Looking In

    S5:E2

    Eric realizes that the Lions' performance in the first game of the season hasn't satisfied everyone; Vince receives unexpected benefits from his status as a football player; and Luke's aggression on the field has repercussions.

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    Director:N/A
    Writer:N/A
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    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #9 - Swerve

    S5:E6

    A popular magazine hails Coach as the "Kingmaker." Vince's past catches up to him. Luke reacts to the truth. A suspicious accident delays Julie's return to college.

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    Director:Jonas Pate
    Writer:Peter Berg
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    5.0/10(2 votes)

    #10 - Gut Check

    S5:E9

    Coach threatens to suspend Vince. Luke faces pressure. Billy learns some surprising news from Mindy. Becky starts a surprising new job.

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    Director:Chris Eyre
    Writer:Peter Berg
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    5.0/10(2 votes)

    #11 - The March

    S5:E11

    Coach Taylor feels threatened as East Dillon faces serious budget cuts; Tami is flown to Pennsylvania for the opportunity of a lifetime; The Lions begin their quest for state; Vince becomes the man of the house again.

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    Director:Jason Katims
    Writer:Peter Berg
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    4.5/10(2 votes)

    #12 - Expectations

    S5:E1

    Coach tempers high expectations for East Dillon's impending season; Vince and Luke work to recruit a new player for the Lions' squad; Dillon bids farewell to two alumni as they prepare to leave for college.

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    Director:N/A
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    4.5/10(2 votes)

    #13 - Fracture

    S5:E8

    Coach fears he's beginning to lose his grip on the team. Tami worries that one of her students is being neglected. Vince alienates his teammates. Becky enters a beauty pageant.

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Season 5 Ratings Summary

"Always" is the best rated episode of "Friday Night Lights" season 5. It scored 9.7/10 based on 3 votes. Directed by Michael Waxman and written by Jason Katims, it aired on 2/9/2011. This episode is rated 0.7 points higher than the second-best, "The Right Hand of the Father".