Show Info

Genre(s): Drama, Sports

Created By: Peter Berg

First Air Date: January 16, 2009

Summary

Starring Kyle Chandler, Connie Britton, Jesse Plemons, Adrianne Palicki, Zach Gilford, Jeremy Sumpter, Taylor Kitsch, Minka Kelly, and Gaius Charles

The football drama based on the movie of the same name returns with the help of DirecTV.

Also On Metacritic

FILM: Friday Night Lights

TV: Friday Night Lights: Season One (NBC)

Episode Guide & More Info: More about this show at TV.com

Also On The Web: Official Show Site

What The Critics Said

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What Our Users Said

Vote Now!The average user rating for this show is 9.8 (out of 10) based on 43 User Votes

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garth m gave it a10:
9.7, actually. Oh, the fourth season that (possibly)has been set up by the third season finale! What a loss to commercial television the cancellation of this series would represent. I've followed Britton and Chandler since Season 1. Their relationship is rich and real. Anyone remember their little under-the-table whispering spat during the party? A gem of writing and acting. Supporting characters have not been uniformly interesting, nor have they all been actors of the caliber of Britton and Chandler. But some of them are superb. Kudos, then, to Gilford and Plemons. And all praise to the writers, who have managed to salvage such interesting stories (with some exceptions) from what must be an overwhelming temptation to make this a story about football. Friday nights I go to Texas. I look forward to each visit. My deep appreciation goes out to the writers, actors, directors, and cameramen. Because of them I know I won't leave Dillon disappointed.

LIndz gave it a10:
There is no other show on television with such complex and beautifully written characters. The acting is top notch and the cinematography is beautiful. Kyle Chandler and Connie Britton have brought the most excellent portrayal of a marriage in all of TV history. THis show is already a classic and I need a season 4!

Ron gave it a10:
Older than most characters on the show, but still able to identify with the characters' personal struggles and triumphs. Whereas shows like "24" offer pure escapism, FNL serves up, without being overly "soapy", realistic depictions of daily life. So far, season 3 is off to strong start and I'm just waiting for Buddy Garrity to be served up a big heaping of "humble pie a la mode"!

Chris B gave it a10:
Having only OTA broadcast, I was seriously ticked off when I didn't see FNL on the schedule this fall. With so much reality dreck on the air I had more free time. I'll make time to watch this, the cast and writing are real enough and the show's a pleasure to sit down with.

Bill N gave it a10:
Friday Night Lights has continued to build the stories that began two years ago and the drama of those lives is protrayed compellingly. This is the best drama on television avoiding the cliches of most television pap. Everytime you are sure where the story of one of he characters is headed there is sharp writing that adds realism to the events.

Jimmy C gave it a10:
FNL's so good I found a person on Craigs List to record the 13 episodes on DirecTv and mail them week by week. Why this show has to fight for its existence boggles me. If Season 3 is the last, everybody involved can go out with heads held way high.

Andy K gave it a9:
Great third season. I watched this on Direct TV and recommend it now on NBC. Strong story line, great new characters, and a finish that (hopefully) allows it to return again.

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