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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!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Friday Night Lights Season 5 Episode 13 - Always
    9.6/10(2245 votes)

    S5:E13

    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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  2. Friday Night Lights Season 5 Episode 12 - Texas Whatever
    9.0/10(589 votes)

    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.

    Director:Kyle Chandler
    Writer:Kerry Ehrin

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  3. Friday Night Lights Season 5 Episode 5 - Kingdom
    8.7/10(541 votes)

    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.

    Director:Patrick R. Norris
    Writer:Peter Berg

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  4. Friday Night Lights Season 5 Episode 10 - Don't Go
    8.7/10(506 votes)

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Peter Berg

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  5. Friday Night Lights Season 5 Episode 11 - The March
    8.6/10(505 votes)

    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.

    Director:Jason Katims
    Writer:Peter Berg

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  6. Friday Night Lights Season 5 Episode 3 - The Right Hand of the Father
    8.4/10(530 votes)

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Patrick Massett, John Zinman

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  7. Friday Night Lights Season 5 Episode 7 - Perfect Record
    8.4/10(488 votes)

    S5:E7

    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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  8. Friday Night Lights Season 5 Episode 9 - Gut Check
    8.4/10(486 votes)

    S5:E9

    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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  9. Friday Night Lights Season 5 Episode 4 - Keep Looking
    8.2/10(488 votes)

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Peter Berg

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  10. Friday Night Lights Season 5 Episode 6 - Swerve
    8.1/10(487 votes)

    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.

    Director:Jonas Pate
    Writer:Peter Berg

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  11. Friday Night Lights Season 5 Episode 1 - Expectations
    8.0/10(531 votes)

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:David Hudgins

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  12. Friday Night Lights Season 5 Episode 8 - Fracture
    8.0/10(502 votes)

    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.

    Director:Allison Liddi-Brown
    Writer:Peter Berg

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  13. Friday Night Lights Season 5 Episode 2 - On the Outside Looking In
    7.8/10(495 votes)

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 5 Ratings Summary

"Always" is the best rated episode of Friday Night Lights season 5. It scored 9.6/10 from 2,245 votes. Directed by Michael Waxman and written by Jason Katims, it aired on February 9, 2011. This episode is rated 0.6 points higher than the second-best, "Texas Whatever".