Friday Night Lights

Season 4 · 13 Episodes

Season 4

200913 Episodes

A redistricting plan leaves Dillon divided in season 4, and Coach Taylor is faced with the daunting task of building an East Dillon Lions football team from scratch. Tensions follow him off the field as he and Tami find themselves increasingly at odds with one another and the roles the redistricting has forced upon them.

Episodes

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."

Director

Peter Berg

Written By

Jason Katims

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.

Guest Stars

Dora Madison

Becky Sproles

Zach Gilford

Matt Saracen

John Diehl

Richard Sherman

Steve Harris

Vernon Merriweather

D.W. Moffett

Joe McCoy

Alicia Witt

Cheryl

Brad Leland

Buddy Garrity

Jeremy Sumpter

J.D. McCoy

Derek Phillips

Billy Riggins

Blue Deckert

Mac McGill

Timothy F. Crowley

Coach Crowley

Aaron Spivey-Sorrells

Coach Spivey

Drew Waters

Wade

Russell DeGrazier

Coach Stan Traub

Ernest James

Calvin Brown

Larry Jack Dotson

Sheriff

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.

Director

Patrick R. Norris

Written By

Patrick Massett, John Zinman

Guest Stars

Dora Madison

Becky Sproles

Zach Gilford

Matt Saracen

John Diehl

Richard Sherman

D.W. Moffett

Joe McCoy

Barry Tubb

Tom Cafferty

Brad Leland

Buddy Garrity

Timothy F. Crowley

Coach Crowley

Lamarcus Tinker

Dallas Tinker

Joshua Moody

Lion's Player #1

Kevin Saunders

Lester Daniels

Russell DeGrazier

Coach Stan Traub

Ernest James

Calvin Brown

Troy Hogan

Principal Burnwell

Toby Metcalf

Warren Burl

Josh Levi

Darius Merriweather

John Christian Love

Lion's Player #2

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.

Written By

Etan Frankel

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.

Written By

Rolin Jones

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.

Director

Patrick R. Norris

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.

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.

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.

Written By

Patrick Massett, John Zinman

Guest Stars

Dora Madison

Becky Sproles

Steve Harris

Vernon Merriweather

Matt Barr

Ryan Lowry

D.W. Moffett

Joe McCoy

Brad Leland

Buddy Garrity

Timothy F. Crowley

Coach Crowley

Lamarcus Tinker

Dallas Tinker

Steven Walters

Glenn Reed

Russell DeGrazier

Coach Stan Traub

Ernest James

Calvin Brown

Lawrence Varnado

Mo Hall

Lawrence Gilliard Jr.

Elden

Al Garrett

Officer Charlie Harper

Grady McCardell

Officer Leighton

Asjha Cooper

Tinker's Sister

Roger Edwards

Banger

Yolonda Williams

Coffee Shop Manager

Jabari 'Jazz' Goree

Maurice

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

Director

Ami Canaan Mann

Guest Stars

Dora Madison

Becky Sproles

Steve Harris

Vernon Merriweather

Matt Barr

Ryan Lowry

Barry Tubb

Tom Cafferty

Alicia Witt

Cheryl

Derek Phillips

Billy Riggins

Timothy F. Crowley

Coach Crowley

Russell DeGrazier

Coach Stan Traub

Lawrence Varnado

Mo Hall

Peter Harrell Jr.

Damon Gaston

Sonny Castillo

Dude

Michael D. Conway

Doctor Vogel

Rob McGrath

Church Goer

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.

Director

Seith Mann

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.

Director

Adam Davidson

Written By

Rolin Jones

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.

Written By

Jason Katims

Friday Night Lights

Season 4

Episodes

1.East of Dillon

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2.After the Fall

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3.In the Skin of a Lion

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4.A Sort of Homecoming

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5.The Son

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6.Stay

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7.In the Bag

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8.Toilet Bowl

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9.The Lights in Carroll Park

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10.I Can't

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11.Injury List

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12.Laboring

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13.Thanksgiving

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