Jason Katims

Audiences cheer the first season of this poignant and powerful drama. The intimate storytelling and the inspired performances involve the viewer with an authentic portrait of life, love, family, and friendships that really hits home.

The award-winning series returns for an emotional and spectacular final season, and everyone is playing for keeps. Will the Lions go state? Will the coach leave the team? That may be the least of the town's worries in the powerful series finale that culminates in a true championship ending to the popular show.

Sarah Braverman (Lauren Graham, Gilmore Girls), a financially strapped single mother, uproots her two teens, Amber (Mae Whitman, In Treatment) and Drew (Miles Heizer, ER), to move back home. Sarah is greeted by her father, Zeek (Craig T. Nelson, Family Stone) and mother, Camille (Bonnie Bedelia, Heart Like a Wheel), who are dealing with their own marital issues. Sister Julia (Erika Christensen, Traffic) is a successful corporate attorney trying to juggle work and motherhood, alongside her stay-at-home husband, Joel (Sam Jaeger, Eli Stone). Younger brother Crosby (Dax Shepard, Baby Mama) must suddenly contend with accepting responsibility when an old flame Jasmine (Joy Bryant, Antwone Fisher) shows up and he must re-evaluate his priorities. And eldest brother Adam (Peter Krause, Six Feet Under), must relinquish his preconceived expectations about what constitutes a "normal" family when he and wife Kristina (Monica Potter, Trust Me) and teen daughter Haddie (Sarah Ramos, American Dreams) learn that their eccentric son Max (Max Burkholder, Brother and Sisters), is diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome.

Coach Taylor (Kyle Chandler) returns from his new position to witness his daughter?s birth ? only to face pressure from a family and town that feel he?s abandoned them.

A redistricting plan leaves Dillon divided. 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. Julie decides to join her dad and Landry at East Dillon. Meanwhile, recent graduate Tim Riggins struggles with his plans for the future. Vince, whose incredible speed positions him as the Lions best and possibly only hope, lacks the discipline and temper of a true team player. He instantly clashes with the team's new rising star, running back Luke. Other newcomers include Jess, an expert in the sport who will prove to be a crucial part of the new team.

Coach Taylor (Kyle Chandler) returns from his new position to witness his daughter?s birth ? only to face pressure from a family and town that feel he?s abandoned them.

Sarah Braverman (Lauren Graham, Gilmore Girls), a financially strapped single mother, uproots her two teens, Amber (Mae Whitman, In Treatment) and Drew (Miles Heizer, ER), to move back home. Sarah is greeted by her father, Zeek (Craig T. Nelson, Family Stone) and mother, Camille (Bonnie Bedelia, Heart Like a Wheel), who are dealing with their own marital issues. Sister Julia (Erika Christensen, Traffic) is a successful corporate attorney trying to juggle work and motherhood, alongside her stay-at-home husband, Joel (Sam Jaeger, Eli Stone). Younger brother Crosby (Dax Shepard, Baby Mama) must suddenly contend with accepting responsibility when an old flame Jasmine (Joy Bryant, Antwone Fisher) shows up and he must re-evaluate his priorities. And eldest brother Adam (Peter Krause, Six Feet Under), must relinquish his preconceived expectations about what constitutes a "normal" family when he and wife Kristina (Monica Potter, Trust Me) and teen daughter Haddie (Sarah Ramos, American Dreams) learn that their eccentric son Max (Max Burkholder, Brother and Sisters), is diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome.

Audiences cheer the first season of this poignant and powerful drama. The intimate storytelling and the inspired performances involve the viewer with an authentic portrait of life, love, family, and friendships that really hits home.

Sarah Braverman (Lauren Graham, Gilmore Girls), a financially strapped single mother, uproots her two teens, Amber (Mae Whitman, In Treatment) and Drew (Miles Heizer, ER), to move back home. Sarah is greeted by her father, Zeek (Craig T. Nelson, Family Stone) and mother, Camille (Bonnie Bedelia, Heart Like a Wheel), who are dealing with their own marital issues. Sister Julia (Erika Christensen, Traffic) is a successful corporate attorney trying to juggle work and motherhood, alongside her stay-at-home husband, Joel (Sam Jaeger, Eli Stone). Younger brother Crosby (Dax Shepard, Baby Mama) must suddenly contend with accepting responsibility when an old flame Jasmine (Joy Bryant, Antwone Fisher) shows up and he must re-evaluate his priorities. And eldest brother Adam (Peter Krause, Six Feet Under), must relinquish his preconceived expectations about what constitutes a "normal" family when he and wife Kristina (Monica Potter, Trust Me) and teen daughter Haddie (Sarah Ramos, American Dreams) learn that their eccentric son Max (Max Burkholder, Brother and Sisters), is diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome.

Last season, Adam and Kristina got a (mostly) happy surprise when Kristina became pregnant. They already have a full plate dealing with a teenage daughter and a son with Asperger's Syndrome. So, a new baby -- whew! Julia and Joel, unable to have another child of their own, have decided to adopt. They can't help but be a bit jealous about Adam and Kristina's news. Sarah is fast approaching 40 and doing it all on her own -- working, dating and raising two kids. If only she could move out of her parents' home -- life would be grand, wouldn't it? Crosby and Jasmine are at a crossroads in their relationship -- do they have what it takes to stay together as a couple? Or will custody be the only thing that they share? Whether it's growing up, growing older or growing apart -- life is always interesting with the Bravermans.

The critically-acclaimed drama is back on NBC with a new season, and this time, there's no telling what the future holds for the town of Dillon. When freshman hotshot J.D. McCoy shows off his arm, the town gets McCoy fever and Matt Saracen is demoted to QB2. An injury brings a sudden end to Smash's dreams, Riggins is convinced into a local money-making scheme and Lyla is accepted to a prestigious university -- but her hopes are crushed when her dad reveals a dire secret. Tyra leaves town and Landry is left questioning his feelings. And when Julie realizes she still has a thing for Matt, is it too late? Coach Taylor continues to juggle his responsibilities and growing pressures while his wife Tami has her hands full with a new career as the Dillon high school principal.

The award-winning series returns for an emotional and spectacular final season, and everyone is playing for keeps. Will the Lions go state? Will the coach leave the team? That may be the least of the town's worries in the powerful series finale that culminates in a true championship ending to the popular show.