The Worst Episodes of Friday Night Lights

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7.5/10(695 votes)
#1 - Bad Ideas
S2:E210/12/2007
So many things have changed at Dillon High and the first day of school is the real test. Matt stands by as his world comes crashing down, while Landry still copes to make sense of his. All eyes seem to be focusing on Smash, while Tami tries to adjust to having a teenager and a newborn.
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7.5/10(664 votes)
#2 - Backfire
S2:E410/26/2007
Tim and Jason go to Mexico as Street hopes to explore experimental surgery. Riggins, who is worried about Street, turns to Lyla Garrity, who's busy helping a newcomer acclimate to Dillon. Meanwhile, Coach Taylor decides on a big career move that will change his life. A development in a police search deeply affects the lives of Tyra and Landry.
Director:Jonas Pate
Writer:David Hudgins
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Director:Jonas Pate
Writer:David Hudgins
7.6/10(1011 votes)
#3 - Who's Your Daddy
S1:E410/24/2006
As the Panthers prepare for a match against the Tigers, who are their biggest rival, Jason's new roommate tries to help him understand the potential he has for recovery.Lyla tells Tim of her regrets about what happened between them, and Matt hits an all-time low.
Director:Allison Liddi-Brown
Writer:Unknown
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Director:Allison Liddi-Brown
Writer:Unknown
7.6/10(759 votes)
#4 - Last Days of Summer
S2:E110/5/2007
Changes in the team force Dillon Panthers to work harder than ever before to achieve the same level of success they had last season. Losing Coach Taylor to TMU might prove to be their biggest setback. Tyra gets a shock visitor. Matt and Landry struggle with their everyday life, as it is not what they expected.
Director:Unknown
Writer:Jason Katims
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Director:Unknown
Writer:Jason Katims
7.6/10(657 votes)
#5 - Pantherama!
S2:E711/16/2007
As college football scouts approach Smash, he must make a life-changing decision. Coach Taylor has set his sights on a potential addition to the team. Tami appoints Lyla and Tyra to be in charge of this year's Pantherama. Matt is living his dream, with his new cheerleader girlfriend by his side, but yet he is drawn to the live-in nurse. Julie turns her jealousy into a twisted relationship.
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7.6/10(617 votes)
#6 - Who Do You Think You Are?
S2:E121/18/2008
Tami and Coach Taylor look into day care for Gracie, but find themselves having a tough time letting go. Meanwhile, Lyla starts working as a deejay on a Christian radio station and, despite being ridiculed by Tim Riggins, she is able to strike a chord with him. Elsewhere, Matt Saracen discovers that he is actually in love with his grandma's at-home nurse, while Brian "Smash" Williams learns that those close to him may not be ready for interracial dating.
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7.7/10(945 votes)
#7 - Homecoming
S1:E711/14/2006
As the Panthers get ready to face the dominating Laribee Lions, the 2000 State Champ quarterback, Lucas Mize is set to join the team.Smash catches his chance to convince a college scout of his talents. A focused Tim quits drinking. Jason's suspicions of Lyla and Tim's affair grow. Tyra and Billy set up an after game homecoming party.
Director:Patrick R. Norris
Writer:David Hudgins
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Director:Patrick R. Norris
Writer:David Hudgins
7.8/10(1130 votes)
#8 - Eyes Wide Open
S1:E210/10/2006
As the team pulls together and tries to help Matt get used to his new role as quarterback after Jason's injury, Lyla offers her support to Tim.Jason learns about the extent of his injury, and Tami gets a job as the school guidance counselor.
Director:Unknown
Writer:Jason Katims
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Writer:Jason Katims
7.8/10(1074 votes)
#9 - Wind Sprints
S1:E310/17/2006
The situation in town begins to get ugly as Coach Taylor and his family is forced to endure heat from a difficult loss against the San Marco HS Rattlers.Tim and Tyra break up after he confronts her about Smash, and Lyla, after having an argument with Jason, vents her anger onto Tim.
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7.8/10(953 votes)
#10 - El Accidente
S1:E611/7/2006
Ray Tatum faces the blame of his team mates after Panthers' win in the game last week might be overturned. Defensive tackle Bobby Reyes is arrested by the police during a practice for beating a student. Coach Taylor and Buddy Garrity are questioned by the Texas High School athletic administration.Lyla and Tim surprise Jason by taking him to the lake.
Director:Dan Lerner
Writer:Carter Harris
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Director:Dan Lerner
Writer:Carter Harris
7.8/10(936 votes)
#11 - Crossing the Line
S1:E811/28/2006
Julie thinks about going on a date with Matt. A discouraged Smash turns to foul play to improve his on-pitch performance. Cheered by Lyla and Tim, Jason has his first quad rugby game. A dinner turns into a fight for Coach Taylor, Tami, Riggins and his brother.
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7.8/10(880 votes)
#12 - What to Do While You're Waiting
S1:E121/10/2007
The Panther's fate is hung up on the result of a game between two other teams and there is nothing they can do about it.Meanwhile, there is tension at the Street's house because of the lawsuit they introduced against Coach Taylor.Matt's father has a hard time adjusting back to real life.
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7.8/10(877 votes)
#13 - Little Girl I Wanna Marry You
S1:E131/24/2007
The Panthers have only one more game to win in order to qualify for the play-offs. Smash's mother discovers something that could end his football dreams.
Director:Unknown
Writer:Jason Katims
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Writer:Jason Katims
7.8/10(854 votes)
#14 - Upping the Ante
S1:E141/31/2007
The Panthers prepare for their first playoff game.Coach Taylor gets distracted as he has to come up with a solution to Smash's use of drugs. Tyra and Julie befriend while Riggins bonds with his alienated father.Buddy learns about Jason and Lyla's engagement.
Director:Allison Liddi-Brown
Writer:David Hudgins
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Director:Allison Liddi-Brown
Writer:David Hudgins
7.8/10(803 votes)
#15 - Extended Families
S1:E182/28/2007
Lyla makes a surprise visit to the quad rugby camp where Jason is playing at, but she doesn't find the comfort she came looking for.Buddy Garrity's affair with Tyra's mother comes out. Consequently, Buddy decides to move in with the Taylors.Smash becomes suspicious about Waverly when she goes for a midnight swim with him.
Director:Charles Stone III
Writer:Unknown
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Director:Charles Stone III
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7.8/10(676 votes)
#16 - Are You Ready for Friday Night?
S2:E310/19/2007
Matt and Smash have a hard time listening to their coach as they prepare for their first game of the new season. Coach Taylor heads back to Dillon to check on his family and finds out just what is happening to the Panthers since he's left.
Director:Seith Mann
Writer:Unknown
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Director:Seith Mann
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7.8/10(647 votes)
#17 - Seeing Other People
S2:E811/30/2007
As Smash sets out on his first recruitment trip, Saracen asks his cheerleader girlfriend for an open relationship.
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7.8/10(629 votes)
#18 - May the Best Man Win
S2:E152/8/2008
Smash's hunt for a college football scholarship turns into something completely different. Tami comes across her high school boyfriend, whose job as a real estate magnate has brought him to Dillon, making Coach Taylor jealous. Jason is offered a life-changing opportunity. Riggins goes after Lyla this time using more unconventional methods.
Director:Patrick R. Norris
Writer:David Hudgins
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Director:Patrick R. Norris
Writer:David Hudgins
7.8/10(593 votes)
#19 - Humble Pie
S2:E131/25/2008
Coach Taylor hires Tami as the girls volleyball coach and enlists the help of Tyra. Smash has a confrontation at a movie theater and is faced with a dilemma.
Director:Unknown
Writer:Carter Harris
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Writer:Carter Harris
7.8/10(532 votes)
#20 - Every Rose Has Its Thorn
S3:E510/29/2008
Matt grapples with his mother, his emotions and Coach Taylor as McCoy garners more attention. Tami tangles with Tyra about Julie and Tyra's interest in Cash. Tyra experiences Cash's darker side. Erin disappoints Jason.
Director:Jason Katims
Writer:Unknown
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Director:Jason Katims
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7.8/10(495 votes)
#21 - 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.
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7.9/10(913 votes)
#22 - Blinders
S1:E152/7/2007
The Panthers savor their crucial playoff-win-until race issues emerge and sorely test their bond after Mac makes racial statements.Tami frowns upon Julie's newfound friendship with Tyra. The girls play a powder-puff football game.
Director:Unknown
Writer:Carter Harris
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Writer:Carter Harris
7.9/10(906 votes)
#23 - It's Different for Girls
S1:E1012/12/2006
The cheerleaders prepare for Championship Classic. Lyla is picked on when people find out about her and Riggins. Coach Taylor tries to keep Matt and Julie apart. Jason goes home after being released from rehab.
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7.9/10(657 votes)
#24 - How Did I Get Here?
S2:E611/9/2007
Key evidence comes in implicating Landry; when Tami's sister visits to help her with the baby, she stirs things up in the house; Riggins must prove to coach Taylor that he wants to be a part of the team.
Director:Jonas Pate
Writer:Carter Harris
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Director:Jonas Pate
Writer:Carter Harris
7.9/10(554 votes)
#25 - Tami Knows Best
S3:E210/8/2008
Tami becomes angry by Tyra's actions. In an effort to help his grandma, Matt stumbles upon his estranged mother. Coach Taylor tries his best to encourage Smash as he tries to make the college tryouts.
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