Friday Night Lights is an American sports drama television series developed by Peter Berg and inspired by the 1990 nonfiction book by H. G. Bissinger, which was adapted as the See more

As a show about the community of Dillon, Texas, Friday Night Lights has an ensemble cast. The show features Panthers' football coach See more

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

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

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 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 … See more

Season one
Season one revolves around two main events: Coach Eric Taylor beginning as head coach and the injury and paralysis of star quarterback … See more