Friday Night Lights: Season 5

What Season 5 of Friday Night Lights

Season 5 Episodes

1. 

   5x01 Expectations

   Oct 27, 2010 · 43 min · ★ 5.2

   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.

   Writing: David Hudgins · Starring: Taylor Kitsch, Stephanie Hunt, Julin Jean

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   5x02 On the Outside Looking In

   Nov 3, 2010 · 43 min

   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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   5x03 The Right Hand of the Father

   Nov 10, 2010 · 43 min

   Someone from Vince's past resurfaces. Julie connects with a faculty member. Eric tries to instill discipline in the team. Buddy is troubled after learning something about his son.

   Writing: Patrick Massett, John Zinman · Starring: Joshua Moody

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   5x04 Keep Looking

   Nov 17, 2010 · 43 min

   Coach is forced to play mediator as tensions erupt in the locker room. Luke gets recruited. Buddy deals with the trials and tribulations of fatherhood. Tami deals with a troubled student. The Lions welcome a new player.

   Writing: Peter Berg · Starring: Joshua Moody

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   5x05 Kingdom

   Dec 1, 2010 · 43 min

   Coach discusses recruitment regulations. The Lions take a road trip. East Dillon's four stars make a pact. Julie's relationship becomes more complicated.

   Directing: Patrick R. Norris · Writing: Peter Berg · Starring: Joshua Moody

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   5x06 Swerve

   Dec 8, 2010 · 43 min

   A popular magazine hails Coach as the "Kingmaker." Vince's past catches up to him. Luke reacts to the truth. A suspicious accident delays Julie's return to college.

   Directing: Jonas Pate · Writing: Peter Berg

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   5x07 Perfect Record

   Dec 15, 2010 · 43 min

   Rivalry week stirs up controversy. Vince is caught in the middle between Coach and Ornette. Billy takes Luke under his wing.

   Directing: Adam Davidson · Writing: Peter Berg · Starring: Joshua Moody

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   5x08 Fracture

   Jan 5, 2011 · 43 min · ★ 5.4

   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.

   Directing: Allison Liddi-Brown · Writing: Peter Berg · Starring: Zach Gilford

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   5x09 Gut Check

   Jan 12, 2011 · 43 min · ★ 5.2

   Coach threatens to suspend Vince. Luke faces pressure. Billy learns some surprising news from Mindy. Becky starts a surprising new job.

   Directing: Chris Eyre · Writing: Peter Berg · Starring: Zach Gilford

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    5x10 Don't Go

    Jan 19, 2011 · 43 min

    An elite college football program attempts to lure Coach away from East Dillon. Vince vows to earn his spot back. Friends and family speak at Tim's parole hearing. East Dillon holds a Fall Sports Banquet.

    Written by: Peter Berg · Starring: Taylor Kitsch

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    5x11 The March

    Jan 26, 2011 · 43 min · ★ 5.4

    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.

    Directing: Jason Katims · Writing: Peter Berg · Starring: Taylor Kitsch, Lamarcus Tinker

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    5x12 Texas Whatever

    Feb 2, 2011 · 43 min

    Coach Taylor is offered a deal he can’t refuse; Tim assesses his future plans when an old flame returns to Dillon; The fate of East Dillon’s football program is decided.

    Directing: Kyle Chandler · Writing: Kerry Ehrin · Starring: Taylor Kitsch, Zach Gilford

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    5x13 Always Season Finale

    Feb 9, 2011 · 62 min · ★ 9.6

    While the Lions prepare for the state championship game, the Taylors face several decisions that could change their lives forever.

    Directing: Michael Waxman · Writing: Jason Katims · Starring: Taylor Kitsch, Zach Gilford, Brandon Noack

Season 5 Cast

Kyle ChandlerEric Taylor13 episodes

Connie BrittonTami Taylor13 episodes

Aimee TeegardenJulie Taylor13 episodes

Michael B. JordanVince Howard13 episodes

Jurnee Smollett-BellJess Merriweather13 episodes

Dora MadisonBecky Sproles13 episodes

Grey DamonHastings Ruckle13 episodes

Matt LauriaLuke Cafferty13 episodes

Taylor KitschTim Riggins5 episodes

Zach GilfordMatt Saracen4 episodes

Joshua MoodyMoody4 episodes

Lamarcus TinkerDallas TinkerEpisode 1

Brandon NoackParamedic (uncredited)Episode 1

Stephanie HuntDevin BolandEpisode 1

Julin JeanKandeeEpisode 1

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