Friday Night Lights

10 Best Episodes of Friday Night Lights - Season 4

The trials and triumphs of life in the small town of Dillon, Texas, where high school football is everything.

Written by Sophie and last updated on feb 04, 2023.

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Friday Night Lights - S4E10

#13 - I Can't (Season 4 - Episode 10)

Riggins puts Tami in a tough spot; Julie asks a friend to dinner; Vinceโ€™s mom has a health crisis; Lukeโ€™s parents look for ways to help him; and Eric is urged to change his coaching style.

The episode was rated 7.52 from 170 votes.

Friday Night Lights - S4E7

#12 - In the Bag (Season 4 - Episode 7)

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Despite some doubt, Coach makes Vince quarterback. Tami struggles to comfort Julie who's grieving over Matt's sudden departure. Tim has a confrontation with Becky's dad. Luke is badly injured. Landry makes a play for Jess.

The episode was rated 7.68 from 165 votes.

Friday Night Lights - S4E11

#11 - Injury List (Season 4 - Episode 11)

The team can't focus on their next game. Tami gets involved in a controversy. Vince wants to end his deal with Kennard. Julie gets an unexpected phone call from Matt.

The episode was rated 7.76 from 161 votes.

Friday Night Lights - S4E9

#10 - The Lights of Carrol Park (Season 4 - Episode 9)

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Coach talks tough to shady characters when trying to clean up a park ridden with drugs and gang violence. Becky discovers she's pregnant. Jess's relationship with Landry is heating up. Julie makes a new friend.

The episode was rated 7.77 from 177 votes.

Friday Night Lights - S4E8

#9 - Toilet Bowl (Season 4 - Episode 8)

Eric realizes that East Dillon's problems aren't only on the field; Jess tries to choose between Vince and Landry; Luke's injury takes a toll on him; and Riggins makes a decision that could backfire.

The episode was rated 7.83 from 164 votes.

Friday Night Lights - S4E6

#8 - Stay (Season 4 - Episode 6)

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Coach searches for a strategy to shut down their toughest opponent yet. Tim reconnects with Lyla. Vince discovers he has a gift for car theft. Julie and Matt attend a concert in Austin and reach a critical juncture in their relationship.

The episode was rated 7.85 from 180 votes.

Friday Night Lights - S4E2

#7 - After the Fall (Season 4 - Episode 2)

A controversy at West Dillon puts star player Luke Cafferty on the Lions' roster. Elsewhere, Coach tries to reenergize his demoralized team and Tami takes an unpopular stand. Meanwhile, Matt meets an uncouth local artist and Tim finds a new living situation in an unexpected place.

The episode was rated 7.87 from 172 votes.

Friday Night Lights - S4E1

#6 - East of Dillon (Season 4 - Episode 1)

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Coach Taylor wonders how low his fortunes can sink as he struggles to pull the East Dillon Lions together while Tami navigates the new politics at West Dillon. Meanwhile, Matt gets a taste of life as a townie and Tim is inspired by a college lecture on "the hero's journey."

The episode was rated 7.88 from 185 votes.

Friday Night Lights - S4E3

#5 - In the Skin of a Lion (Season 4 - Episode 3)

Coach betrays Tami's trust over a financial decision. tensions between Vince and Luke threaten the team's chances on the field. Tim helps Coach condition his players. Julie doesn't want to go to church.

The episode was rated 7.94 from 179 votes.

Friday Night Lights - S4E4

#4 - A Sort of Homecoming (Season 4 - Episode 4)

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Homecoming at the newly-reopened school prompts Coach to investigate East Dillon's history. Tami feels the wrath of the boosters. Landry and Vince both like Jess. Julie accompanies Devin to a gay bar. Matt and Tim go hunting.

The episode was rated 7.96 from 165 votes.

Friday Night Lights - S4E12

#3 - Laboring (Season 4 - Episode 12)

Tensions in town run high as the Panthers/Lions game approaches; Coach tells Luke he won't be playing; Tami attempts to placate her detractors; developments both good and bad shake up the Riggins boys; Vince teams up with Kennard to seek revenge.

The episode was rated 8.06 from 173 votes.

Friday Night Lights - S4E13

#2 - Thanksgiving (Season 4 - Episode 13)

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The Taylors host Thanksgiving dinner; Coach tells Vince he has to be more selfish; Tami must make an apology; Julie and Landry are surprised by a visitor from their past; Tim makes a difficult decision; East Dillon rallies around the Lions.

The episode was rated 8.41 from 174 votes.

Friday Night Lights - S4E5

#1 - The Son (Season 4 - Episode 5)

Julie, Landry, Coach, and Tami rally around Matt in a time of crisis; Vince endangers his rising star as a football player by engaging in criminal activity in order to support his family; Becky and Tim grow closer.

The episode was rated 8.47 from 186 votes.

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