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Friday Night Lights S5E1 — Expectations

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Friday Night Lights•Season 5•Episode 1

Expectations

8.0/10 · 528 votesOct 27, 201043 min

Ranked #11 of 13 in Season 5•−0.5 vs season avg

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.

Written byDavid Hudgins

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Episode Summary

"Expectations" is episode 1 of Friday Night Lights season 5. It scored 8.0/10 from 528 votes, ranking #11 of 13 episodes this season (season average 8.5). Written by David Hudgins, it aired on October 27, 2010.

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