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Friday Night Lights Season 5 Episodes
Season 5 Episode Guide
14 Episodes 2010 - 2011
Episode 1
Expectations
Wed, Oct 27, 2010 60 mins
In the Season 5 premiere, Eric tries to manage high expectations for the Lions' new season; Vince and Luke recruit a new player; and two more graduates head for college.
Episode 2
On the Outside Looking In
Wed, Nov 3, 2010 60 mins
Eric realizes that the Lions' performance in the first game of the season hasn't satisfied everyone; Vince receives unexpected benefits from his status as a football player; and Luke's aggression on the field has repercussions.
Episode 3
The Right Hand of the Father
Wed, Nov 10, 2010 60 mins
Someone from Vince's past resurfaces; Julie connects with a faculty member; Eric tries to instill discipline in the team; and Buddy is troubled after learning something about his son.
Episode 4
Keep Looking
Wed, Nov 17, 2010 60 mins
Conflicts in the locker room force Eric to mediate; Luke receives an offer from TMU; Buddy faces parental woes; Tami works with a troubled teen; and a new player joins the Lions.
Episode 5
Kingdom
Wed, Dec 1, 2010 60 mins
The Lions hit the road; Eric provides recruitment guidance to Vince; four East Dillon students make a pact; Julie's relationship gets more complicated.
Episode 6
Swerve
Wed, Dec 8, 2010 60 mins
Eric is praised in a popular magazine; a figure from Vince's past makes a demand; Luke digests the news about TMU; Julie's return to college is delayed.
Episode 7
Perfect Record
Wed, Dec 15, 2010 60 mins
Team secrets are exposed on a Web site during rivalry week; Vince feels torn between Coach Taylor and his dad; and Billy makes a connection with Luke.
Episode 8
Fracture
Wed, Jan 5, 2011 60 mins
Eric worries he's losing control of the Lions; Tami suspects that a student is being neglected at home; Vince's arrogance creates tension with his teammates; Becky enters a pageant.
Episode 9
Gut Check
Wed, Jan 12, 2011 60 mins
Eric considers suspending Vince; the possibility of becoming quarterback weighs on Luke; Billy receives unexpected news from Mindy; Becky gets a new job.
Episode 10
Don't Go
Wed, Jan 19, 2011 60 mins
Eric is recruited by a top college program; Vince takes steps to become a starter again; Tim's friends and family speak on his behalf at his parole hearing; a sports banquet is held for East Dillon.
Episode 11
The March
Wed, Jan 26, 2011 60 mins
Budget cuts loom for East Dillon; Tami goes to Pennsylvania for a big opportunity; the team look ahead to the playoffs; and Vince is once again responsible for his household.
Episode 12
Texas Whatever
Wed, Feb 2, 2011 60 mins
Eric receives an enticing offer; Tim greets a familiar face and thinks about his future; a decision is made about East Dillon's football program.
Episode 13
Always
Wed, Feb 9, 2011 90 mins
In the series finale, the Taylors make big decisions about their future, including a surprising choice by Julie. Elsewhere, the Lions play in the championship game.
Episode 14
The Toilet Brawl
Sun, Sep 6, 2020 60 mins
The Lions compete in the "Toilet Bowl."