Inspiration
Friday Night Lights was inspired by H.G. "Buzz" Bissinger's non-fiction book Friday Night Lights: A Town, a Team, and a Dream (1990) and the 2004 film based on it. The book, which … See more

Season one
Season one revolves around two main events: Coach Eric Taylor beginning as head coach and … See more

U.S. ratings
Though it was critically acclaimed, Friday Night Lights never enjoyed high ratings. The first two seasons averaged roughly 6 million viewers … See more

Filming for the show's pilot began in February 2006 in Austin, Texas. Berg said he required filming the pilot and eventually the show in Texas as "a deal breaker" in order to agree to … See more

As a show about the community of Dillon, Texas, Friday Night Lights has an ensemble cast. The show features Panthers' football coach Eric Taylor (Kyle Chandler), … See more

Critical response
Although the series never had a high viewership, it was met with critical acclaim and has a strong … See more

Online episodes
Streaming videos, such as cast interviews and the full episode from the previous week, have been available on NBC.com since the series' … See more