Friday Night Lights (season 4)

Friday Night Lights Season Four
Country of origin USA
No. of episodes 13
Broadcast
Original channel NBC/DirecTV
Original run October 28, 2009 – February 10, 2010
Home video release
DVD release date August 17, 2010
Season chronology
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The fourth season of the American serial drama television series Friday Night Lights commenced airing in the United States and Canada on October 28, 2009. It was the second season to be aired on DirecTV's The 101 Network. The 13-episode season concluded on The 101 Network on February 10, 2010 and then began its run on NBC on May 7, 2010.

The season focused on the reopened East Dillon High School and the East Dillon Lions football team.

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Cast

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Season synopsis

Fictional game results

Fictional game results
Opponent Win/Loss Score Record Episode # Episode
Regular season^
South King Rangers Loss 45-0+ 0-1 51 East of Dillon
South Milbank Rattlers Loss 27-6++ 0-2 53 In the Skin of a Lion
South Pines Tigers Loss 24-14 0-3 55 The Son
McNulty Mavericks Loss 14-7 0-4 56 Stay
Campbell Park Timberwolves Win 23-21 1-4 58 Toilet Bowl
Wescott Warriors Loss  ??+++ 1-5 61 Injury List
West Dillon Panthers Win 25-24 2-5 63 Thanksgiving

^ At the beginning of season five of Friday Night Lights, it is revealed that the East Dillon Lions' record during the season represented above was two wins and eight losses. Thus, three games (all losses) were not included in episodes. Public high schools in Texas typically play a ten game regular season.
+ Down 45-0, the Lions forfeited the game at halftime due to injuries.
++ Down 27-0, the Lions score a touchdown. It's not shown if the extra point was converted.
+++ The Lions are down 7-0 at one point. The final score was not shown.

In Episode 1 of Season 4, the Dillon Panthers beat the Royal Rock Dragons (at Dillon).

Episodes

# 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.