Friday Night Lights - Season 5

Season 5

In the fifth and final season, everyone is playing for keeps. The East Dillon Lions are back and competing at a top caliber level, but that only means the town’s expectations are running higher than ever. When a controversy erupts that takes the whole town by storm, Coach Taylor feels he’s losing his grip on the team. Luke faces pressure at the prospect of becoming QB-1, Billy learns some surprising news from Mindy, Becky starts a surprising new job and Tami is caught off guard by Julie’s plans. Will the Lions go state? Will the coach leave the team? That may be the least of the town’s worries in the powerful series finale that culminates in a true championship ending.

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Episodes13

DatesOct 27, 2010 - Feb 9, 2011

Previous Season

Episodes

Season 5Episode 160 min

Expectations

Coach Taylor tempers high expectations for the upcoming season; Tami is frustrated with her new job; two alumni prepare to leave for college.

Oct 27, 2010

Season 5Episode 260 min

On the Outside Looking In

Not everyone is happy with how the team played in the season's first game; Vince discovers stardom comes with benefits; Luke pays for his aggressive play; Tami tries to start a tutoring program.

Nov 3, 2010

Season 5Episode 360 min

The Right Hand of the Father

Coach Taylor has difficulty disciplining his players; someone from Vince's past returns; Julie bonds with a member of the faculty; Buddy gets some disturbing news.

Nov 10, 2010

Season 5Episode 460 min

Keep Looking

Coach must mediate when tensions erupt in the locker room; the Lions welcome a new player; Buddy deals with the trials of fatherhood; Tami counsels a troubled student.

Nov 17, 2010

Season 5Episode 560 min

Kingdom

Coach talks to Vince and his father about recruitment regulations; four of the Lions make a lifelong pact; Julie's relationship becomes more complicated.

Dec 1, 2010

Season 5Episode 660 min

Swerve

A popular magazine praises Coach; Vince's past catches up to him; Luke faces the truth about TMU; a car accident delays Julie's return to college.

Dec 8, 2010

Season 5Episode 760 min

Perfect Record

A website makes an embarrassing revelation about the Lions players; Vince gets caught between Coach and Ornette; Billy mentors Luke.

Dec 15, 2010

Season 5Episode 860 min

Fracture

Coach worries he is losing his grip on the team; Tami thinks one of her students is being neglected at home; Vince's arrogance alienates his teammates; Becky enters a pageant.

Jan 5, 2011

Season 5Episode 960 min

Gut Check

Coach threatens to suspend Vince; Billy receives some surprising news from Mindy; Becky begins a new job; Tami and Epyck's relationship grows.

Jan 12, 2011

Season 5Episode 1060 min

Don't Go

An elite college program courts Coach Taylor; Vince works to earn his starting spot back; friends and family speak at Tim's parole hearing.

Jan 19, 2011

Season 5Episode 1160 min

The March

Coach Taylor feels threatened by budget cuts; Tami flies to Pennsylvania for an opportunity; the Lions embark on their quest for state.

Jan 26, 2011

Season 5Episode 1260 min

Texas Whatever (aka Small Town)

Coach Taylor receives an offer he can't refuse; Tim reassesses his future plans when an old flame returns to Dillon; the fate of East Dillon's football program is decided.

Feb 2, 2011

Season 5Episode 1360 min

Always

The Taylors face several decisions that could permanently change their lives; Julie's plans for the future surprise Coach and Tami; the Lions go to State.

Feb 9, 2011