The Best Episodes of Friday Night Lights Season 5

Episode Rankings

1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   8.0/10(489 votes)

   #1 - Expectations

   S5:E110/27/2010

   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.

   Director:Unknown

   Writer:David Hudgins

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   Director:Unknown

   Writer:David Hudgins
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   7.8/10(459 votes)

   #2 - On the Outside Looking In

   S5:E211/3/2010

   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.

   Director:Unknown

   Writer:Unknown

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   Director:Unknown

   Writer:Unknown
3. 

   8.3/10(481 votes)

   #3 - The Right Hand of the Father

   S5:E311/10/2010

   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.

   Director:Unknown

   Writers:Patrick Massett, John Zinman

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   Director:Unknown

   Writers:Patrick Massett, John Zinman
4. 

   8.2/10(452 votes)

   #4 - Keep Looking

   S5:E411/17/2010

   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.

   Director:Unknown

   Writer:Peter Berg

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   Director:Unknown

   Writer:Peter Berg
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   8.7/10(493 votes)

   #5 - Kingdom

   S5:E512/1/2010

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

   Director:Patrick R. Norris

   Writer:Peter Berg

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   Director:Patrick R. Norris

   Writer:Peter Berg
6. 

   8.1/10(446 votes)

   #6 - Swerve

   S5:E612/8/2010

   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.

   Director:Jonas Pate

   Writer:Peter Berg

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   Director:Jonas Pate

   Writer:Peter Berg
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   8.4/10(447 votes)

   #7 - Perfect Record

   S5:E712/15/2010

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

   Director:Adam Davidson

   Writer:Peter Berg

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   Director:Adam Davidson

   Writer:Peter Berg
8. 

   7.9/10(457 votes)

   #8 - Fracture

   S5:E81/5/2011

   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.

   Director:Allison Liddi-Brown

   Writer:Peter Berg

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   Director:Allison Liddi-Brown

   Writer:Peter Berg
9. 

   8.4/10(446 votes)

   #9 - Gut Check

   S5:E91/12/2011

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

   Director:Chris Eyre

   Writer:Peter Berg

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   Director:Chris Eyre

   Writer:Peter Berg
10. 

    8.6/10(464 votes)

    #10 - Don't Go

    S5:E101/19/2011

    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.

    Director:Unknown

    Writer:Peter Berg

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    Director:Unknown

    Writer:Peter Berg
11. 

    8.6/10(467 votes)

    #11 - The March

    S5:E111/26/2011

    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.

    Director:Jason Katims

    Writer:Peter Berg

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    Director:Jason Katims

    Writer:Peter Berg
12. 

    9.0/10(542 votes)

    #12 - Texas Whatever

    S5:E122/2/2011

    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.

    Director:Kyle Chandler

    Writer:Kerry Ehrin

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    Director:Kyle Chandler

    Writer:Kerry Ehrin
13. 

    9.6/10(2048 votes)

    #13 - Always

    S5:E132/9/2011

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

    Director:Michael Waxman

    Writer:Jason Katims

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    Director:Michael Waxman

    Writer:Jason Katims