Friday Night Lights
Seen it?2006 | 5 seasons | 43 min | Drama
Friday Night FlickWhy it’s a Friday Night Flick
Critics loved it (78 on Metacritic), it won 3 Emmys and people are still talking about it. Make plans for this one.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong character drama. If you loved Beverly Hills, 90210, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- 5 seasons: a few months of evenings, episodes of about 43 minutes, about 54 hours in all.
- What might put you off
- Rated TV-14. Probably too much for younger kids.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
The trials and triumphs of life in the small town of Dillon, Texas, where high school football is everything.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
78 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
8.0 out of 10
- AwardsVery strong
Won 2 Emmys: Primetime Emmy Awards: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series, Primetime Emmy Awards: Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series. Won 1 DGA Award: Directors Guild of America Awards: Dramatic Series. Won 1 Peabody Award: Peabody Awards: Best Drama. Also nominated for 3 more Emmys, 2 SAG Awards and 3 Critics' Choice Awards. Plus 9 other awards.
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Ran for 5 seasons and reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactVery strong
About 763K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing
Season by season
The show overall is a Friday Night Flick. Here's how each season stacks up; Season 4 is the high point.
Season 12006 · 22 episodes · 7.7 out of 10Saturday- Season 22007 · 15 episodes · 7.9 out of 10Saturday
- Season 32008 · 13 episodes · 8.4 out of 10Friday
- Season 42009 · 13 episodes · 8.5 out of 10Friday
Season 52010 · 13 episodes · 7.6 out of 10Sunday
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Created by Brian Grazer, Peter Berg
- Kyle ChandlerEric Taylor
- Connie BrittonTami Taylor
- Aimee TeegardenJulie Taylor
- Michael B. JordanVince Howard
- Jurnee Smollett-BellJess Merriweather
- Dora MadisonBecky Sproles
- Grey DamonHastings Ruckle
- Matt LauriaLuke Cafferty