Murder Under the Friday Night Lights

10 Best Episodes of Murder Under the Friday Night Lights - Season 1

Across the country, high school football unites small-town communities. But when a heinous murder shatters that Friday night dream world, the crime ripples beyond those immediately impacted, and the community will never be the same again.

Written by Sophie and last updated on feb 08, 2023.

PS: The following content contains spoilers!

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#6 - Do It For Juan (Season 1 - Episode 5)

As a quarterback and then as coach, Jaun Josephs led his Louisiana high school football team to multiple victories. When he's inexplicably gunned down, his community unites to bring his killer to justice.

The episode was rated 6.96 from 23 votes.

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#5 - Where is Tom Brown? (Season 1 - Episode 2)

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Conspiracy theories rock a small Texas town after a beloved high school football player mysteriously vanishes. Baffling clues and community pressure pit the local sheriff against a brash private investigator until some very unusual suspects emerge.

The episode was rated 7.06 from 31 votes.

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#4 - Killer in the Field (Season 1 - Episode 3)

A beloved high school teacher's mutilated body lies in a field near her home, leaving behind a baffling trail of evidence. One suspect tells a story that makes no sense, but the real killer's motives are as confusing as they are terrifying.

The episode was rated 7.15 from 26 votes.

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#3 - Game of Privileges (Season 1 - Episode 4)

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In a struggling Pennsylvania coal town, where high school football is king, the killing of a Mexican immigrant splits the community. When star players emerge as suspects, some locals engage in a coverup that is almost as shocking as the murder.

The episode was rated 7.20 from 25 votes.

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#2 - Mr. Untouchable (Season 1 - Episode 6)

A cold-blooded murderer takes the life of local football hero TK Kelly. The high school standout had carried the dreams of his small California city on his shoulders, but for someone close to TK, jealousy of the star was motivation enough to kill.

The episode was rated 7.21 from 19 votes.

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#1 - The Cheerleader Murder (Season 1 - Episode 1)

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In a small Texas town, a serial rapist stalks and attacks multiple high school cheerleaders, before graduating to murder. Detectives discover that the monster behind these horrific crimes is much closer to home than anyone could have possibly guessed.

The episode was rated 7.52 from 33 votes.

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