Friday Night Lights: Season 1
2006 · 22 episodes · ★ 7.7
What Season 1 of Friday Night Lights
In the small town of Dillon, Texas, everyone comes together on Friday nights when the Dillon High Panthers play. But life is not a game; and the charismatic players, new coach Eric Taylor, and the passionate fans find that their biggest challenges and obstacles come off the field in the compelling day-to-day dramas of their tight-knit community.
Season 1 Episodes
1x01 Pilot
A newcomer coach Eric Taylor finds himself helming a promising high school football team, the Dillon Panthers, that has a real chance to make it to the top.
Directed by: Peter Berg · Written by: Peter Berg · Starring: Brad Leland, Derek Phillips, Libby Villari, Louanne Stephens
1x02 Eyes Wide Open
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.
Written by: Jason Katims · Starring: Brad Leland, Derek Phillips, Libby Villari, Louanne Stephens
1x03 Wind Sprints
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.
Starring: Brad Leland, Derek Phillips, Libby Villari, Louanne Stephens
1x04 Who's Your Daddy
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.
Directed by: Allison Liddi-Brown · Starring: Kevin Rankin, Brad Leland, Libby Villari, Louanne Stephens
1x05 Git 'Er Done
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.
Directed by: Mark Piznarski · Written by: Patrick Massett, John Zinman · Starring: Patrick J. Adams, Kevin Rankin, Brad Leland, Derek Phillips
1x06 El Accidente
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.
Directed by: Dan Lerner · Written by: Carter Harris · Starring: Brad Leland, Derek Phillips, Walter Perez, Blue Deckert
1x07 Homecoming
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.
Directed by: Patrick R. Norris · Written by: David Hudgins · Starring: Kevin Rankin, Brad Leland, Derek Phillips, Mark Nutter
1x08 Crossing the Line
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.
Starring: Kevin Rankin, Derek Phillips, Nicole Taylor, Blue Deckert
1x09 Full Hearts
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.
Directed by: Josh Pate, Jonas Pate · Starring: Brad Leland, Derek Phillips, Libby Villari, Louanne Stephens
1x10 It's Different for Girls
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.
Starring: Maggie Wheeler, Brad Leland, Derek Phillips, Louanne Stephens
1x11 Nevermind
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 · Starring: Kevin Rankin, Brad Leland, Louanne Stephens, Katherine Willis
1x12 What to Do While You're Waiting
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.
Starring: Tim Guinee, Patrick J. Adams, Dana Wheeler-Nicholson, Brad Leland
1x13 Little Girl I Wanna Marry You
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.
Written by: Jason Katims · Starring: Dana Wheeler-Nicholson, Kevin Rankin, Brad Leland, Derek Phillips
1x14 Upping the Ante
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.
Directed by: Allison Liddi-Brown · Written by: David Hudgins · Starring: Brett Cullen, Brad Leland, Derek Phillips, Louanne Stephens
1x15 Blinders
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.
Written by: Carter Harris · Starring: Brett Cullen, Dana Wheeler-Nicholson, Kevin Rankin, Brad Leland
1x16 Black Eyes & Broken Hearts
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.
Written by: Patrick Massett, John Zinman · Starring: Brett Cullen, Kevin Rankin, Brad Leland, Alexandra Holden
1x17 I Think We Should Have Sex
After Julie reveals to Matt that she wants to have sex with him, Matt feels the need to put together something special. Tim clashes with his father.The Panthers are into the next round of the playoffs and looking solid.
Directed by: Allison Liddi-Brown · Starring: Brett Cullen, Dana Wheeler-Nicholson, Kevin Rankin, Brad Leland
1x18 Extended Families
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.
Directed by: Charles Stone III · Starring: Brooke Langton, Dana Wheeler-Nicholson, Kevin Rankin, Brad Leland
1x19 Ch-Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes
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.
Writer: Jason Katims · Starring: Brooke Langton, Dana Wheeler-Nicholson, Kevin Rankin, Brad Leland
1x20 Mud Bowl
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.
Writer: David Hudgins · Starring: Brooke Langton, Kevin Rankin, Brad Leland, Derek Phillips
1x21 Best Laid Plans
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.
Written by: Carter Harris · Starring: Brooke Langton, Brad Leland, Alexandra Holden, Libby Villari
1x22 State Season Finale
The rumors about Coach Taylor leaving the team at the end of the season get a boost when an inside source decides to speak up.Meanwhile, the Panthers are preparing themselves for the state championship.
Written by: Patrick Massett, John Zinman, Jason Katims · Starring: Brooke Langton, Dana Wheeler-Nicholson, Brad Leland, Derek Phillips
Season 1 Cast
Brad LelandBuddy Garrity21 episodes
Blue DeckertMac McGill21 episodes
Derek PhillipsBilly Riggins16 episodes
Louanne StephensMrs. Saracen15 episodes
Merrilee McCommasPam Garrity13 episodes
Liz MikelCorrina Williams11 episodes
Katherine WillisJoanne Street10 episodes
Libby VillariMayor Lucy Rodell10 episodes
Mark NutterMitchell Street9 episodes
Aasha DavisWaverly Grady8 episodes
All Seasons
Season 22007 · 15 ep. · ★ 7.9
Season 32008 · 13 ep. · ★ 8.4
Season 42009 · 13 ep. · ★ 8.5
Season 52010 · 13 ep. · ★ 7.6Where to Watch Season 1 of Friday Night Lights
Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes are in Friday Night Lights season 1?
Friday Night Lights season 1 has 22 episodes.
When did Friday Night Lights season 1 premiere?
Aired October 3, 2006.
Where to Watch Friday Night Lights Season 1?
Por suscripción, en Amazon Prime Video, Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total , Filmin, SkyShowtime y Amazon Prime Video with Ads (la oferta puede variar según el país).