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Friday Night Lights Season 3 Episodes
Season 3 Episode Guide
13 Episodes 2008 - 2009
Episode 1
I Knew You When
Wed, Oct 1, 2008 60 mins
In the third-season opener, Eric endures criticism of his coaching and helps Smash rebound from an injury; Tami's new job as principal leaves her struggling with the budget; Tyra frets over college; and Riggins wants Lyla to take him seriously.
Episode 2
Tami Knows Best
Wed, Oct 8, 2008 60 mins
Tami faces criticism for not installing a JumboTron; Matt considers emancipation as a way to take care of his grandmother; Lyla invites Tim to a fancy dinner; and Tyra uses unorthodox campaign tactics in the school election.
Episode 3
How the Other Half Lives
Wed, Oct 15, 2008 60 mins
Katie McCoy offers to host the annual players' barbecue, much to Eric's dismay; Matt feels threatened by J.D.; Billy ropes Tim into a moneymaking scheme; and Smash worries about how his mom will pay for college.
Episode 4
Hello, Goodbye
Wed, Oct 22, 2008 60 mins
Tyra dates a new guy (Zach Roerig); Matt's mom visits town to help him care for his grandmother; Smash gears up for his college tryout; and Tami makes a last-ditch effort to win over the superintendent.
Episode 5
Every Rose Has Its Thorn
Wed, Oct 29, 2008 60 mins
McCoy continues to steal the spotlight from Matt, who must also deal with his mother's return. Elsewhere, Tyra sees a new side of Cash, and Jason looks for ways to support his son and Erin.
Episode 6
It Ain't Easy Being J.D. McCoy
Wed, Nov 5, 2008 60 mins
Riggins tries to get the team to accept J.D., but J.D.'s dad stands in his way; Julie and Matt spend the day together at the lake; a woman from Cash's past makes a surprising claim; and Landry holds auditions for his band.
Episode 7
Keeping Up Appearances
Wed, Nov 12, 2008 60 mins
Eric and Tami try to persuade a player's parents to let him play football; Billy helps Tim pursue a scholarship; Jason, Herc and the Riggins brothers prepare to sell the house; and Buddy's visit with his kids doesn't go as planned.
Episode 8
New York, New York
Wed, Nov 19, 2008 60 mins
Jason pursues a sports-agent job in New York with assistance from Riggins; Tami wants Eric to consider buying a new home; Matt asks Eric to let him play in a new position; and Tyra's college interviews coincide with Cash's departure from Dillon.
Episode 9
Game of the Week
Wed, Dec 3, 2008 60 mins
Tim returns to Dillon to find a depressed Billy; Eric plans a surprise for Tami's birthday; Tyra begins to regret leaving with Cash; Matt's mom and grandmother clash; and Lyla and Mindy commiserate over dating the Riggins brothers.
Episode 10
The Giving Tree
Wed, Dec 10, 2008 60 mins
Joe asks J.D. to postpone dating to concentrate on football; Buddy's financial problems affect Lyla; Eric makes a shocking discovery; and Landry tires of Tyra's selfish behavior.
Episode 11
A Hard Rain's Gonna Fall
Wed, Dec 17, 2008 60 mins
Matt's grandmother has an accident; Tyra goes to Landry for support; the team is endangered by a new development; Tim sees changes in Lyla; and J.D. and Joe continue to clash.
Episode 12
Underdogs
Wed, Jan 7, 2009 60 mins
The team prepares for tough opponents; the Taylors make a decision about the McCoys; Tyra writes her college essay with help from Landry; Matt frets over telling his grandma about his plan for college; and Lyla moves out of Tim's house.
Episode 13
Tomorrow Blues
Wed, Jan 14, 2009 60 mins
Eric's contract is reviewed in the third-season finale. Meanwhile, Billy and Mindy's wedding day arrives; Tyra awaits word on her wait-list status; Matt prepares to leave for college; and Tim and Lyla consider their future.
