Friday Night Lights

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Season 1
Season #: 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
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9.1

Universal acclaim- based on 314 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 291 out of 314
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 314
  3. Negative: 17 out of 314
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  1. MikeL
    Nov 30, 2006
    10
    Absolutely brilliant. Watch this show and when you love it, tell your friends to watch. Hoping it doesn't get cancelled
  2. ColinC
    Nov 29, 2006
    8
    I'm enjoying this show a great deal. Having never lived in a small town or even been into football, I'm finding this a fascinating look at a way of life I know virtually nothing about. Hear it's not doing great in the ratings though. So I'm saying a little pray to the TV gods asking that it doesn't get cancelled.
  3. marcoa
    Nov 20, 2006
    10
    amazing
  4. TamaraH
    Nov 13, 2006
    10
    Love this show! I'm not even a football fan and I love it.
  5. BillJ
    Nov 10, 2006
    1
    Either the critics were watching a completely different show, or NBC offered them bribes by the boatload. This show is white trash, literally. But I admire NBC's sleaziness. They created a show that includes everything Americans desire in entertainment---sex (and lots of it), and football football football! How can they go wrong? Now, as for the football scenes, it almost felt like I Either the critics were watching a completely different show, or NBC offered them bribes by the boatload. This show is white trash, literally. But I admire NBC's sleaziness. They created a show that includes everything Americans desire in entertainment---sex (and lots of it), and football football football! How can they go wrong? Now, as for the football scenes, it almost felt like I was playing a Madden game. The commentary was horid, the cinementography was about as basic as one can get, and the crowds overeggaterated reactions were laughably amusing! B movie studd all the way... Skip this show, and watch old tapes of your own high school football games. I'm sure laughing at yourself would be much more enjoyable then laughing at the characters on this show!… Expand
  6. CynthiaS
    Nov 9, 2006
    10
    I think it is a great show. I look forward to Tuesday nights and I love Kyle Chandler.
  7. JohnnaN.
    Nov 2, 2006
    10
    The best new show on TV!
  8. NathanW
    Nov 2, 2006
    10
    I simply love the show. I don't know why, but I really like it. I would have never thought that I'd like a sports drama, but I do!
  9. jl
    Nov 1, 2006
    10
    best series this season.
  10. carlosa
    Nov 1, 2006
    10
    this so cool
  11. JohnnaN.
    Nov 1, 2006
    10
    The best new show on TV!
  12. JudyD
    Nov 1, 2006
    2
    The show would be great if they would leave all the SEX out of it. I know kids are having sex but it show like these that are promoting it. My son plays high school football and loves to watch this show but last nights episode went way too far with all the bedroom scenes. Teenagers do not need shows to promote sex they can figure it out on there own. I don't need my son thinking he The show would be great if they would leave all the SEX out of it. I know kids are having sex but it show like these that are promoting it. My son plays high school football and loves to watch this show but last nights episode went way too far with all the bedroom scenes. Teenagers do not need shows to promote sex they can figure it out on there own. I don't need my son thinking he needs to be like those football players having sex he has enough peer pressure as it is.… Expand
  13. JoshF
    Oct 31, 2006
    10
    Absolutely unbelievable!
  14. joanw
    Oct 31, 2006
    10
    Love this show. It depicts so many human emotions and inactions in the context of football. It is very good.
  15. AnnaM
    Oct 31, 2006
    2
    I was shocked! This show is all about Teen Sex, and it's a real shame. This could be a really good show if the producers would eliminate the senseless side plots of who's sleeping around with who.
  16. heidw
    Oct 31, 2006
    10
    it is a really good show and i love it
  17. ErikS
    Oct 31, 2006
    10
    Great show. Catch up with it on nbc.com if you've missed it so far. Finally, a good show on TV. Support it!
  18. RobD
    Oct 30, 2006
    4
    The hype for this show is laughable. The show is largely overwrought, cliched nonsense. The second episode (which was the first one I saw) wasn't half bad--it showed a pretty decent portrayal of a football hungry town's dependence on football and the documentary style footage was a nice touch. The show has deteriorated rapidly into a teen soap opera. Characters (especially The hype for this show is laughable. The show is largely overwrought, cliched nonsense. The second episode (which was the first one I saw) wasn't half bad--it showed a pretty decent portrayal of a football hungry town's dependence on football and the documentary style footage was a nice touch. The show has deteriorated rapidly into a teen soap opera. Characters (especially Voodoo) exist only for the purposes of plot contrivance. I saw so many tired and overused motifs in tonight's episode that I wanted to vomit. Voodoo's behavior was extremely unrealistic and served only the purpose of setting up a Rocky Balboa-esque performance by the underdog Saracen, despite the fact that he was typically a noodle-armed louse just a week or so earlier in practice.… Expand
  19. ColbyS
    Oct 30, 2006
    10
    As a college athlete this is the most accurate sports movie/show/mini-series, etc, I have ever seen. The emotion is real, the conflcts w/ the team show the real aspects that "high pressure to win" athletes and coaches go through during the season. Even with football set aside, the story-lines of players, coaches, and their families are compelling as well as entertaining.
  20. ReggieW
    Oct 30, 2006
    10
    Best show ever put on tv in my opinion.
  21. MMJones
    Oct 29, 2006
    10
    Extraordinary. A compassionate view of the details of life in a part of the country many folks like me know nothing about. The kids, the adults, the situations are touchingly real-life; the acting transcends everything (other than "House") on TV.
  22. SBaker
    Oct 27, 2006
    10
    Excellent character-driven show with great touches of reality and true to life humor. A nice mix of drama, sit-com and reality that beats anything else now on TV.
  23. KaraB
    Oct 27, 2006
    10
    Best show on TV. My teeage kids and all their friends agree. Because it is on early we TIVO it and have people over during the weekend to watch and catch up.
  24. brianar
    Oct 26, 2006
    10
    it is so beliable!!!!
  25. TrayC
    Oct 26, 2006
    10
    My husband played Texas high school football in a very, very one flashing light small town. He tried to explain to me just how crazy it was to play high school football in Texas, but, until this show I could never quite grasp it. Now I do.
  26. JeremyG
    Oct 24, 2006
    10
    Best new show of the season - finally something shot and acted with subtlety and taste. Love it.
  27. kathiej
    Oct 24, 2006
    10
    I am so happy to see Kyle Chandler back in such an exciting show. This is tv at its finest!
  28. JB
    Oct 23, 2006
    10
    This is a great series. I loved the book and movie and will add this to my favorites list. Having been a high school football players Mom, some of this really hits home! I hope this show gets all the attention it deserves and gets the viewers it needs to continue the series
  29. janer
    Oct 22, 2006
    10
    This is a refreshing program and a super departure from the God awful reality shows (all of them)..It has good acting and compelling iteresting side stories.
  30. WendyS
    Oct 21, 2006
    8
    Friday Night Lights is one of the best new shows of the season. NBC would be foolish to cancel it prematurely.
  31. ScottL
    Oct 20, 2006
    10
    I love this show & I'm not even a football fan! Great acting--the best Kyle Chandler has ever done--superb writing, good story telling & hot babes! What more could you ask for? Great camera work too.
  32. BillC.
    Oct 19, 2006
    3
    Sorry , Did I not get it? It seemed like a bunch of near "R" rated teen relationship clips. The movie was a lot better at telling the story. This seemed more about teen hormones than Texas H.S. Football. Yes , it can be a part of the story, but it leaned too heavy to one side. I doubt I'll watch it again. Good actors,cheap script.
  33. MaryM
    Oct 19, 2006
    10
    This is an incredible show. It has more real emotion than any of the so-called 'reality' shows out there. It's the best show on television right now.
  34. JerryL
    Oct 19, 2006
    9
    Great show. The characters are compelling, the production values are top notch, and the action very realistic. I really hope that the Nielsen numbers come around, because this show is too good to be cancelled...
  35. mitchk
    Oct 18, 2006
    10
    i rate would rate this t.v. show a 100 if i were allowed. it is the best show ever!
  36. roys
    Oct 18, 2006
    2
    Varsity Blues, thats all it is
  37. ChrisS
    Oct 17, 2006
    10
    The scene last week where Street's girlfriend was feeding him a cookie was unreal. This show is simply amazing, as the New York Times put it, this show goes well beyond the realm of TV, and is simply a work of art.
  38. JASIV
    Oct 16, 2006
    10
    This show is truly must see television. The production values are top-notch, especially the photography. The editing felt almost too choppy during the first episode, and I was worried that it might be overdone. My concerns were laid to rest during the second episode where the editing seemed to really find a groove...I now think that it fits the series perfectly. I was suprised at the This show is truly must see television. The production values are top-notch, especially the photography. The editing felt almost too choppy during the first episode, and I was worried that it might be overdone. My concerns were laid to rest during the second episode where the editing seemed to really find a groove...I now think that it fits the series perfectly. I was suprised at the emotional impact this show had on me as well. It is just so well acted, and so well written...there's more true emotion in the first two episodes of this show than most series can muster in an entire season...really. I also was shocked at how accurate this show was in it's depection of high school football. Memories of my own howntown football games from 25 years ago flooded over me as I watched...I could almost feel the cool night air on my face, smell the popcorn and freshly mown grass from the football field, and hear the clattering snare drums! WOW! Check it!… Expand
  39. EricaM
    Oct 16, 2006
    10
    Amazing show. Sincere, heartfelt and superbly executed on all fronts.
  40. paml
    Oct 15, 2006
    10
    Outstanding new show. Incredibly good!
  41. chesterde
    Oct 14, 2006
    10
    Finally, a show with real heart.
  42. Lester
    Oct 12, 2006
    10
    It isn
  43. Will
    Oct 12, 2006
    10
    greatest show on tv period.
  44. mariel
    Oct 12, 2006
    10
    The show is great. I love the documentary style which is unlike other teen dramas. The characters are true and you feel as though you can relate and feel their everyday pressures to stay on top and continue their dynasty. Not to mention that one of the leads (character: Jason Street) is a very close friend of mine, but nevertheless has outstanding acting ability and we are so proud of him The show is great. I love the documentary style which is unlike other teen dramas. The characters are true and you feel as though you can relate and feel their everyday pressures to stay on top and continue their dynasty. Not to mention that one of the leads (character: Jason Street) is a very close friend of mine, but nevertheless has outstanding acting ability and we are so proud of him back home. All in all I was very impressed and hope the show continues to fair well in ratings to keep it at the prime time spot.… Expand
  45. richardc
    Oct 12, 2006
    10
    This show is amazing in its accuracy and Drama. I live in a small Texas town and football, just as it is portrayed in this show, is king. Friday nights are known for football and the town thrives on it.
  46. TonyB
    Oct 12, 2006
    10
    Excellent drama. Unique show (not based on a crime or hospital) with an interesting documentary style direction and cinemaphotography.
  47. JacobM
    Oct 10, 2006
    10
    The second episode was even better than the first.
  48. DrakeH
    Oct 10, 2006
    0
    oh my...seriously...lead paint is better for you
  49. marcoa
    Oct 6, 2006
    10
    amazing
  50. JulieC
    Oct 6, 2006
    0
    This show was so predictable and created drama where there was none. Highly disappointing. It's football, a game, the artifically created drama was undeveloped.
  51. JohnD
    Oct 5, 2006
    2
    Then again, I didn't like the movie, either.
  52. [Anonymous]
    Oct 4, 2006
    0
    slept through this crap
  53. MattW
    Oct 4, 2006
    10
    I like that it is directed by the same guy who directed the movie. And they seem to use the same kind of music as well. Very well done. 10
  54. DawnC
    Oct 4, 2006
    10
    amazing new show, best this season yet!!!
  55. LilaMcC
    Oct 4, 2006
    10
    Wow. Fabulous. Wow.
  56. C.B.
    Oct 4, 2006
    8
    Good TV is hard to come by. This is good. Kyle Chandler is fantastic.
  57. CameronS
    Oct 4, 2006
    10
    Excellent new show! Its one of the new shows that I will definately keep watching. I really like the charectorizations in the show, the acting is really good and the show is actually family-friendly which is very rare these days!
  58. BrianT
    Oct 4, 2006
    8
    Lots of potential, very good acting and I love the docudrama camera style the show uses.
  59. BlancoA.
    Oct 4, 2006
    5
    The first episode was a little slow for my taste. After the movie, and "Two-A-Days" on MTV, it feels like this is well-worn territory. I hope they go down some original paths.
  60. mgsc
    Oct 3, 2006
    10
    Excellent pilot...somewhere between the book (classic) and the movie (pretty good but watered down) in terms of quality. I suspect Mr. Storm from the Philly Enquirer had to endure endless wedgies from jocks in high school.
  61. lucas
    Oct 3, 2006
    10
    Variety Brian Lowry "Friday Night Lights" ultimately feels like one of those family programs middle America and conservatives pine for that too few of them actually bother to watch -- a portrait of decent, God-fearing folks wringing joy from America's game as an escape from their hardscrabble lives. ---- That sentiment is why "Friday Night Lights" will be a huge hit! America (middle Variety Brian Lowry "Friday Night Lights" ultimately feels like one of those family programs middle America and conservatives pine for that too few of them actually bother to watch -- a portrait of decent, God-fearing folks wringing joy from America's game as an escape from their hardscrabble lives. ---- That sentiment is why "Friday Night Lights" will be a huge hit! America (middle or otherwise) is sick of crap TV!! Perhaps a program featuring scantily clad teens murdering one another in a reality show setting starring Paris Hilton is more to his liking!… Expand
  62. LJBanatao
    Oct 2, 2006
    10
    It is an amazing show that will definitely appeal to a wide range of viewers.
  63. jakes
    Oct 2, 2006
    10
    This is one of the best television shows i have seen in a long long time. it captures everything you want to see in a show. the charcters are so well written and executed by the actors that you feel like you know them and the suspense, intrigue, and excitemnt you feel while watching it is overwhelming. i hope this stays on for years to come - it is that good.
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#14 Best TV Season of 2006
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#7 Most Discussed TV Season of 2006
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#11 Most Shared TV Season of 2006

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Metascore
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 32 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 29 out of 32
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 32
  3. Negative: 1 out of 32
  1. Arizona Republic
    Reviewed by: Bill Goodykoontz
    90
    The biggest and most pleasant surprise of the season.
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  2. Baltimore Sun
    Reviewed by: David Zurawik
    80
    Surprisingly wise and moving.
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  3. Time
    Reviewed by: James Poniewozik
    70
    Has the same quick-cut look, crisp dialogue and bone-crunching game scenes [ast the movie].
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