№ |
# |
Title |
Directed by |
Written by |
Original air date |
Production
code |
51 |
1 |
"East of Dillon" |
Peter Berg |
Jason Katims |
October 28, 2009 (2009-10-28) |
401 |
Coach Taylor assembles his new team at East Dillon. Tami adapts to the new and unsettling atmosphere of West Dillon. Matt deals with life after football. East Dillon Lions face a tough time on the field in their first game of the season. |
52 |
2 |
"After the Fall" |
Michael Waxman |
Kerry Ehrin |
November 4, 2009 (2009-11-04) |
402 |
Coach tries to reenergize the broken spirits of his team as he gains a new player. Tami takes a stand that ruffles feathers. Matt meets a local artist. Tim is kicked out by Billy and Mindy and moves into a trailer. |
53 |
3 |
"In the Skin of a Lion" |
Patrick Norris |
Patrick Massett & John Zinman |
November 11, 2009 (2009-11-11) |
403 |
Coach betrays Tami's trust during a financial decision. Tensions rise between Luke and Vince. |
54 |
4 |
"A Sort of Homecoming" |
Christopher Misiano |
Etan Frankel |
November 18, 2009 (2009-11-18) |
404 |
The boosters go after Tami. Eric learns about East Dillon's history during Homecoming Week. Matt goes hunting with Tim and discovers terrible news. Julie and Devin go to a gay bar. Landry and Vince become involved with Jess. |
55 |
5 |
"The Son" |
Allison Liddi |
Rolin Jones |
December 2, 2009 (2009-12-02) |
405 |
Eric, Tami, Julie, and Landry rally around Matt during a family crisis; Vince jeopardizes his football career in order to support his family; and Becky and Tim become closer. |
56 |
6 |
"Stay" |
Patrick Norris |
Bridget Carpenter |
December 9, 2009 (2009-12-09) |
406 |
Eric devises a game plan against a tough team; Matt and Julie go to a music festival in Austin; and Tim reunites with Lyla. |
57 |
7 |
"In the Bag" |
Stephen Kay |
Ron Fitzgerald |
December 16, 2009 (2009-12-16) |
407 |
Vince wins the quarterback position; Tami soothes Julie; Luke sustains an injury; Landry makes a move on Jess; Tim runs into Becky's father. |
58 |
8 |
"Toilet Bowl" |
Michael Waxman |
Derek Santos Olson |
January 6, 2010 (2010-01-06) |
408 |
Eric realizes that East Dillon's problems aren't only on the field; Julie and Tami take a college trip to Boston; Luke's injury takes its toll; Riggins makes a decision that could backfire. |
59 |
9 |
"The Lights in Carroll Park" |
Christopher Misiano |
Patrick Massett & John Zinman |
January 13, 2010 (2010-01-13) |
409 |
Eric runs into shady characters while trying to clean up a run-down park; Julie befriends someone new; Jess and Landry's romance heats up. |
60 |
10 |
"I Can't" |
Ami Canaan Mann |
Bridget Carpenter |
January 20, 2010 (2010-01-20) |
410 |
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. |
61 |
11 |
"Injury List" |
Seith Mann |
Kerry Ehrin |
January 27, 2010 (2010-01-27) |
411 |
The team has trouble focusing; Tami gets involved in a controversial matter; Julie receives an upsetting phone call; Riggins makes a big purchase. |
52 |
12 |
"Laboring" |
Adam Davidson |
Rolin Jones |
February 3, 2010 (2010-02-03) |
412 |
Eric decides to bench Luke; Tami tries to pacify her critics; the Riggins brothers adjust to new developments. |
63 |
13 |
"Thanksgiving" |
Michael Waxman |
Jason Katims |
February 10, 2010 (2010-02-10) |
413 |
The Taylors host Thanksgiving dinner. Eric advises Vince to act more selfishly; A very special visitor surprises Julie and Landry; Tim makes a tough call. |