Friday Night Tykes

Friday Night Tykes (2014-2017)

EndedDocumentary showSports

After two explosive seasons, Esquire Network's hit documentary series Friday Night Tykes returns to San Antonio, TX for a third season on Tuesday, January 19 at 9/8c. The series that sparked a national debate will continue the conversation with 10 episodes ordered following one of the most competitive youth football leagues in America. With exclusive access to the 10 and 11-year-old division of the Texas Youth Football Association (TYFA), viewers get an authentic look at the making of football's next generation of professional superstars as the series digs deep into controversial hot topics that are prevalent in today's media. With no size or weight limit for its players, TYFA, an independent youth football league places children in the center of the firestorm. FRIDAY NIGHT TYKES addresses serious questions about youth sports and specifically as they relate to parenting and safety. How hard should we truly push our kids? Is the pressure too much for a child? What do we hope to achieve? Is this sport safe for young children? The groundbreaking series doesn't shy away from tackling the controversial questions at the heart of every All-American football family. Parents and coaches share insight into why they believe the sport is important, what motivates them, and what lessons they feel that the children learn from their discipline and dedication.

Streaming

Watch Now

Network
Scheduleevery Tuesday at 21:00 (60 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S04E10If You Wanna Show, I'll Give You OneMärz 21, 2017
S04E09But My Mama Ain't HereMärz 14, 2017
S04E08Ruined by AdultsMärz 7, 2017
S04E07Ain't Gotta Cheat Us to Beat UsFeb. 28, 2017
S04E06Ain't the Time to Be Holding HandsFeb. 21, 2017
View all episodesView all seasons

Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did 'Friday Night Tykes' premiere?

The TV show 'Friday Night Tykes' premiered on January 14, 2014.

What is 'Friday Night Tykes' about?

'Friday Night Tykes' is a reality TV show that follows the lives of youth football teams and their coaches as they prepare for games.

Where is the setting of 'Friday Night Tykes'?

The setting of 'Friday Night Tykes' is in Texas, USA where football is a popular sport.

How many teams are featured in the first season of 'Friday Night Tykes'?

The first season of 'Friday Night Tykes' featured four teams.

Who narrates 'Friday Night Tykes'?

'Friday Night Tykes' is narrated by author, journalist, and sportscaster Boomer Esiason.

Are all the players in 'Friday Night Tykes' from the same age group?

No, not all players in 'Friday Night Tykes' are from the same age group. The show features teams of kids ranging from 8-10 and 11-12 years old.

What is the format of the football games in 'Friday Night Tykes'?

The format of the football games in 'Friday Night Tykes' follows traditional American football rules with a few modifications for safety.

How many seasons of 'Friday Night Tykes' are there?

There were six seasons of 'Friday Night Tykes' in total.

What is the controversy surrounding the TV show 'Friday Night Tykes'?

The controversy surrounding the TV show 'Friday Night Tykes' stems from the intensely competitive and aggressive nature of youth football in Texas that it portrays.

What is the age range of the kids in the show 'Friday Night Tykes'?

The age range of the kids in the show 'Friday Night Tykes' is from 8-12 years old.

How many episodes are there in the first season of 'Friday Night Tykes'?

The first season of 'Friday Night Tykes' has ten episodes.

Recently Updated Shows

Recently updated shows that might be of your interest.
Brilliant Minds
Running

Brilliant Minds

Inspired by the extraordinary life and work of world-famous author and physician Oliver Sacks, Brilliant Minds follows a revolutionary, larger-than-life neurologist and his team of interns as they explore the last great frontier - the human mind - while grappling with their own relationships and mental health.

NCIS: Origins
Running

NCIS: Origins

In NCIS: Origins, young Leroy Jethro Gibbs starts his career as a newly minted special agent at the fledgling NCIS Camp Pendleton office where he forges his place on a gritty, ragtag team led by NCIS legend Mike Franks.

For All Mankind
Running

For All Mankind

Imagine a world where the global space race never ended. This thrilling "what if" take on history from Ronald D. Moore (Outlander, Battlestar Galactica) spotlights the high-stakes lives of NASA astronauts and their families.

Murder in a Small Town
Running

Murder in a Small Town

Karl Alberg moves to a quiet coastal town to soothe a psyche that has been battered by big-city police work. But this gentle paradise has more than its share of secrets, and Karl will need to call upon all the skills that made him a world-class detective in solving the murders that, even in this seemingly idyllic setting, continue to wash up on his shore.

GenreDrama, Crime
Sheriff Country
Running

Sheriff Country

Sheriff Country focuses on straight-shooting sheriff Mickey Fox, the stepsister of Cal Fire's division chief Sharon Leone, who investigates criminal activity as she patrols the streets of small-town Edgewater while contending with her ex-con father, Wes, who is an off-the-grid marijuana grower, and a mysterious incident involving her wayward daughter.

GenreDrama, Crime