Friday Night Lights (Season 5)

Expectations (Episode 1) 4.5

Writer: David Hudgins

Air date: 2010-10-27

Runtime: 43 min

Overview: 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.

On the Outside Looking In (Episode 2) 8.0

Air date: 2010-11-03

Runtime: 43 min

Overview: 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.

The Right Hand of the Father (Episode 3) 9.0

Writer: Patrick Massett

Air date: 2010-11-10

Runtime: 43 min

Overview: 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.

Keep Looking (Episode 4) 9.0

Writer: Peter Berg

Air date: 2010-11-17

Runtime: 43 min

Overview: 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.

Kingdom (Episode 5) 9.0

Writer: Peter Berg

Air date: 2010-12-01

Runtime: 43 min

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

Swerve (Episode 6) 8.0

Writer: Peter Berg

Air date: 2010-12-08

Runtime: 43 min

Overview: 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.

Perfect Record (Episode 7) 9.0

Writer: Peter Berg

Air date: 2010-12-15

Runtime: 43 min

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

Fracture (Episode 8) 4.5

Writer: Peter Berg

Air date: 2011-01-05

Runtime: 43 min

Overview: 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.

Gut Check (Episode 9) 5.0

Writer: Peter Berg

Air date: 2011-01-12

Runtime: 43 min

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

Don't Go (Episode 10) 9.0

Writer: Peter Berg

Air date: 2011-01-19

Runtime: 43 min

Overview: 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.

The March (Episode 11) 5.0

Writer: Peter Berg

Air date: 2011-01-26

Runtime: 43 min

Overview: 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.

Texas Whatever (Episode 12) 9.0

Writer: Kerry Ehrin

Air date: 2011-02-02

Runtime: 43 min

Overview: 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.

Always (Episode 13) 9.7

Writer: Jason Katims

Air date: 2011-02-09

Runtime: 62 min

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