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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Friday Night Lights Season 5 Episode 8 - Fracture
    4.5/10(4 votes)

    #1 - 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.

    Director:Allison Liddi-Brown
    Writer:Peter Berg

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  2. Friday Night Lights Season 5 Episode 9 - Gut Check
    4.8/10(4 votes)

    #2 - 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.

    Director:Chris Eyre
    Writer:Peter Berg

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  3. Friday Night Lights Season 5 Episode 11 - The March
    5.0/10(4 votes)

    #3 - 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.

    Director:Jason Katims
    Writer:Peter Berg

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  4. Friday Night Lights Season 5 Episode 1 - Expectations
    5.2/10(5 votes)

    #4 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:David Hudgins

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  5. Friday Night Lights Season 1 Episode 16 - Black Eyes & Broken Hearts
    6.3/10(7 votes)

    #5 - Black Eyes & Broken Hearts

    S1:E16

    Due to racial comments from Coach Mac, the black players on the team refuse to play unless he is sacked.Julie is sucked deeper into the vortex as her friendship with Tyra develops. Matt tries to win Julie back.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Patrick Massett, John Zinman

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  6. Friday Night Lights Season 1 Episode 20 - Mud Bowl
    7.0/10(7 votes)

    #6 - Mud Bowl

    S1:E20

    An chemical spill near Dillon High School forces Coach Taylor and the Panthers to seek another facility in which to play the crucial State Semi-Final game.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:David Hudgins

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  7. Friday Night Lights Season 1 Episode 9 - Full Hearts
    7.2/10(5 votes)

    #7 - Full Hearts

    S1:E9

    Smash continues to go the extreme to improve his performance. Rumors begin to spread about Tim and Lyla's relationship. Julie and Matt attempt to go out on a date but it is cursed from the beginning.The Panthers are in much anticipation for their upcoming game against the Gatling High.

    Directors:Jonas Pate, Josh Pate
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Friday Night Lights Season 1 Episode 2 - Eyes Wide Open
    7.3/10(6 votes)

    #8 - Eyes Wide Open

    S1:E2

    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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  9. Friday Night Lights Season 1 Episode 21 - Best Laid Plans
    7.3/10(3 votes)

    #9 - Best Laid Plans

    S1:E21

    Coach Taylor buckles under the pressure from Texas Methodist University. The news of his decision is not taken lightly by his family. Riggins faces the impending consequences of his relationship. Landry wonders whether he should tell someone about Tyra's situation.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Carter Harris

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  10. Friday Night Lights Season 1 Episode 4 - Who's Your Daddy
    7.5/10(6 votes)

    #10 - Who's Your Daddy

    S1:E4

    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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  11. Friday Night Lights Season 2 Episode 1 - Last Days of Summer
    7.5/10(4 votes)

    #11 - Last Days of Summer

    S2:E1

    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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  12. Friday Night Lights Season 2 Episode 2 - Bad Ideas
    7.5/10(4 votes)

    #12 - Bad Ideas

    S2:E2

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Friday Night Lights Season 1 Episode 13 - Little Girl I Wanna Marry You
    7.6/10(5 votes)

    #13 - Little Girl I Wanna Marry You

    S1:E13

    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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  14. Friday Night Lights Season 1 Episode 14 - Upping the Ante
    7.6/10(5 votes)

    #14 - Upping the Ante

    S1:E14

    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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  15. Friday Night Lights Season 1 Episode 3 - Wind Sprints
    7.7/10(6 votes)

    #15 - Wind Sprints

    S1:E3

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Friday Night Lights Season 1 Episode 6 - El Accidente
    7.7/10(6 votes)

    #16 - El Accidente

    S1:E6

    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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  17. Friday Night Lights Season 1 Episode 10 - It's Different for Girls
    7.7/10(6 votes)

    #17 - It's Different for Girls

    S1:E10

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Friday Night Lights Season 2 Episode 8 - Seeing Other People
    7.7/10(3 votes)

    #18 - Seeing Other People

    S2:E8

    As Smash sets out on his first recruitment trip, Saracen asks his cheerleader girlfriend for an open relationship.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Friday Night Lights Season 1 Episode 5 - Git 'Er Done
    7.8/10(6 votes)

    #19 - Git 'Er Done

    S1:E5

    The big game against the Tigers drawing closer, Coach Taylor must decide between Matt and the self-assured recruit Ray "Voodoo" Tatum for the starting quarterback. The feelings between Tim and Lyla grow stronger. Jason's newly-found motivation strives him to begin the rehab.

    Director:Mark Piznarski
    Writers:Patrick Massett, John Zinman

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  20. Friday Night Lights Season 1 Episode 8 - Crossing the Line
    7.8/10(5 votes)

    #20 - Crossing the Line

    S1:E8

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Friday Night Lights Season 1 Episode 11 - Nevermind
    7.8/10(6 votes)

    #21 - Nevermind

    S1:E11

    The Panthers are preparing for another game they can't lose. Matt's father comes back from Iraq but his mother's condition is difficult to take in.Tami Taylor sees Tim Riggins regarding his grades. She believes he's not doing his homework by himself and asks Landry to tutor him for his next oral exam. If he doesn't pass, he won't play in the football team.

    Director:Jonas Pate
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Friday Night Lights Season 1 Episode 12 - What to Do While You're Waiting
    7.8/10(5 votes)

    #22 - What to Do While You're Waiting

    S1:E12

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Friday Night Lights Season 1 Episode 18 - Extended Families
    7.8/10(5 votes)

    #23 - Extended Families

    S1:E18

    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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  24. Friday Night Lights Season 1 Episode 7 - Homecoming
    8.0/10(5 votes)

    #24 - Homecoming

    S1:E7

    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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  25. Friday Night Lights Season 1 Episode 19 - Ch-Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes
    8.0/10(5 votes)

    #25 - Ch-Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes

    S1:E19

    With TMU trying to recruit Coach Taylor, Julie insists that she will not be moved away from Matt and Dillon. The quad rugby recruiters in Austin deliver some bad news to Jason. Riggins becomes friends with a single mother and her son.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Jason Katims

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Fracture" is the worst rated episode of "Friday Night Lights". It scored 4.5/10 based on 4 votes. Directed by Allison Liddi-Brown and written by Peter Berg, it aired on 1/5/2011. This episode scored 0.3 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Gut Check".