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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Friday Night Lights Season 2 Episode 2 - Bad Ideas
    7.5/10(637 votes)

    #1 - 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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  2. Friday Night Lights Season 2 Episode 4 - Backfire
    7.5/10(611 votes)

    #2 - Backfire

    S2:E4

    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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  3. Friday Night Lights Season 1 Episode 4 - Who's Your Daddy
    7.6/10(924 votes)

    #3 - 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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  4. Friday Night Lights Season 2 Episode 1 - Last Days of Summer
    7.6/10(697 votes)

    #4 - 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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  5. Friday Night Lights Season 2 Episode 7 - Pantherama!
    7.6/10(604 votes)

    #5 - Pantherama!

    S2:E7

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Friday Night Lights Season 2 Episode 12 - Who Do You Think You Are?
    7.6/10(562 votes)

    #6 - Who Do You Think You Are?

    S2:E12

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Friday Night Lights Season 1 Episode 7 - Homecoming
    7.7/10(865 votes)

    #7 - 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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  8. Friday Night Lights Season 2 Episode 8 - Seeing Other People
    7.7/10(636 votes)

    #8 - 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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  9. Friday Night Lights Season 1 Episode 2 - Eyes Wide Open
    7.8/10(1023 votes)

    #9 - 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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  10. Friday Night Lights Season 1 Episode 3 - Wind Sprints
    7.8/10(977 votes)

    #10 - 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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  11. Friday Night Lights Season 1 Episode 6 - El Accidente
    7.8/10(871 votes)

    #11 - 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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  12. Friday Night Lights Season 1 Episode 8 - Crossing the Line
    7.8/10(858 votes)

    #12 - 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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  13. Friday Night Lights Season 1 Episode 12 - What to Do While You're Waiting
    7.8/10(811 votes)

    #13 - 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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  14. Friday Night Lights Season 1 Episode 13 - Little Girl I Wanna Marry You
    7.8/10(806 votes)

    #14 - 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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  15. Friday Night Lights Season 1 Episode 14 - Upping the Ante
    7.8/10(778 votes)

    #15 - 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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  16. Friday Night Lights Season 1 Episode 18 - Extended Families
    7.8/10(725 votes)

    #16 - 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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  17. Friday Night Lights Season 2 Episode 3 - Are You Ready for Friday Night?
    7.8/10(619 votes)

    #17 - Are You Ready for Friday Night?

    S2:E3

    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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  18. Friday Night Lights Season 2 Episode 13 - Humble Pie
    7.8/10(538 votes)

    #18 - Humble Pie

    S2:E13

    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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  19. Friday Night Lights Season 2 Episode 15 - May the Best Man Win
    7.8/10(576 votes)

    #19 - May the Best Man Win

    S2:E15

    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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  20. Friday Night Lights Season 3 Episode 5 - Every Rose Has Its Thorn
    7.8/10(480 votes)

    #20 - Every Rose Has Its Thorn

    S3:E5

    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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  21. Friday Night Lights Season 5 Episode 2 - On the Outside Looking In
    7.8/10(459 votes)

    #21 - On the Outside Looking In

    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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  22. Friday Night Lights Season 1 Episode 9 - Full Hearts
    7.9/10(843 votes)

    #22 - 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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  23. Friday Night Lights Season 1 Episode 10 - It's Different for Girls
    7.9/10(830 votes)

    #23 - 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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  24. Friday Night Lights Season 1 Episode 15 - Blinders
    7.9/10(836 votes)

    #24 - Blinders

    S1:E15

    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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  25. Friday Night Lights Season 2 Episode 6 - How Did I Get Here?
    7.9/10(604 votes)

    #25 - How Did I Get Here?

    S2:E6

    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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Worst Episodes Summary

"Bad Ideas" is the worst rated episode of "Friday Night Lights". It scored 7.5/10 based on 637 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 10/12/2007. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Backfire".