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The trials and triumphs of life in the small town of Dillon, Texas, where high school football is everything.
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The trials and triumphs of life in the small town of Dillon, Texas, where high school football is everything.
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Episode 1
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 BergWritten by Peter BergGuest stars Brad Leland, Derek Phillips, Libby Villari, Louanne Stephens, Mark Nutter, Katherine Willis, Merrilee McCommas, Cindy Creekmore
Episode 2
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 KatimsGuest stars Brad Leland, Derek Phillips, Libby Villari, Louanne Stephens, Mark Nutter, Katherine Willis, Merrilee McCommas, Cindy Creekmore
Episode 3
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.
Guest stars Brad Leland, Derek Phillips, Libby Villari, Louanne Stephens, Mark Nutter, Katherine Willis, Merrilee McCommas, Walter Perez
Episode 4
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-BrownGuest stars Kevin Rankin, Brad Leland, Libby Villari, Louanne Stephens, Cindy Creekmore, Walter Perez, Blue Deckert, Sabra Fuller
Episode 5
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 PiznarskiWritten by Patrick Massett, John ZinmanGuest stars Patrick J. Adams, Kevin Rankin, Brad Leland, Derek Phillips, Merrilee McCommas, Walter Perez, Blue Deckert, Aldis Hodge
Episode 6
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 LernerWritten by Carter HarrisGuest stars Brad Leland, Derek Phillips, Walter Perez, Blue Deckert, Aldis Hodge, Robert Parish, Gabriel Folse, Brent McGregor
Episode 7
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. NorrisWritten by David HudginsGuest stars Kevin Rankin, Brad Leland, Derek Phillips, Mark Nutter, Katherine Willis, Blue Deckert, Robert O. Boothby, Chad Brannon
Episode 8
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.
Guest stars Kevin Rankin, Derek Phillips, Nicole Taylor, Blue Deckert, Liz Mikel, Nieko Mann, Sid Johnson, Robert Parish
Episode 9
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 Jonas Pate, Josh PateGuest stars Brad Leland, Derek Phillips, Libby Villari, Louanne Stephens, Merrilee McCommas, Blue Deckert, Liz Mikel, Nieko Mann
Episode 10
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.
Guest stars Maggie Wheeler, Brad Leland, Derek Phillips, Louanne Stephens, Mark Nutter, Katherine Willis, Merrilee McCommas, Blue Deckert
Episode 11
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.
Directed by Jonas PateGuest stars Kevin Rankin, Brad Leland, Louanne Stephens, Katherine Willis, Blue Deckert, Peter Heckmann, Brent Smiga, Timothy F. Crowley
Episode 12
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.
Guest stars Tim Guinee, Patrick J. Adams, Dana Wheeler-Nicholson, Brad Leland, Louanne Stephens, Mark Nutter, Katherine Willis, Merrilee McCommas
Episode 13
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 KatimsGuest stars Dana Wheeler-Nicholson, Kevin Rankin, Brad Leland, Derek Phillips, Libby Villari, Louanne Stephens, Merrilee McCommas, Kate Krause
Episode 14
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-BrownWritten by David HudginsGuest stars Brett Cullen, Brad Leland, Derek Phillips, Louanne Stephens, Mark Nutter, Katherine Willis, Merrilee McCommas, Kate Krause
Episode 15
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 HarrisGuest stars Brett Cullen, Dana Wheeler-Nicholson, Kevin Rankin, Brad Leland, Derek Phillips, Louanne Stephens, Blue Deckert, Liz Mikel
Episode 16
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 ZinmanGuest stars Brett Cullen, Kevin Rankin, Brad Leland, Alexandra Holden, Blue Deckert, Liz Mikel, Timothy F. Crowley, Stacey Oristano
Episode 17
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-BrownGuest stars Brett Cullen, Dana Wheeler-Nicholson, Kevin Rankin, Brad Leland, Alexandra Holden, Derek Phillips, Louanne Stephens, Merrilee McCommas
Episode 18
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 IIIGuest stars Brooke Langton, Dana Wheeler-Nicholson, Kevin Rankin, Brad Leland, Alexandra Holden, Derek Phillips, Kate Krause, Blue Deckert
Episode 19
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.
Written by Jason KatimsGuest stars Brooke Langton, Dana Wheeler-Nicholson, Kevin Rankin, Brad Leland, Alexandra Holden, Merrilee McCommas, Blue Deckert, Stacey Oristano
Episode 20
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.
Written by David HudginsGuest stars Brooke Langton, Kevin Rankin, Brad Leland, Derek Phillips, Libby Villari, Louanne Stephens, Mark Nutter, Katherine Willis
Episode 21
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 HarrisGuest stars Brooke Langton, Brad Leland, Alexandra Holden, Libby Villari, Louanne Stephens, Merrilee McCommas, Kate Krause, Blue Deckert
Episode 22
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 KatimsGuest stars Brooke Langton, Dana Wheeler-Nicholson, Brad Leland, Derek Phillips, Louanne Stephens, Mark Nutter, Katherine Willis, Merrilee McCommas
Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026
Kyle ChandlerEric Taylor
Connie BrittonTami Taylor
Aimee TeegardenJulie Taylor
Taylor KitschTim Riggins
Jesse PlemonsLandry Clarke
Michael B. JordanVince Howard
Minka KellyLyla Garrity
Jurnee SmollettJess Merriweather
NBCUnited States
The 101United States
Imagine Television StudiosUnited States
