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Friday Night Lights

Friday Night Lights

Clear eyes. Full hearts. Can't lose!

20068.05 Seasons76 EpisodesEnded

Overview

The trials and triumphs of life in the small town of Dillon, Texas, where high school football is everything.

Created by Peter Berg
Produced by Rolin Jones, Bridget Carpenter, Kerry Ehrin
NetworksNBCThe 101

Top Cast

Kyle Chandler

Kyle Chandler

Eric Taylor

Connie Britton

Connie Britton

Tami Taylor

Aimee Teegarden

Aimee Teegarden

Julie Taylor

Michael B. Jordan

Michael B. Jordan

Vince Howard

Jurnee Smollett

Jurnee Smollett

Jess Merriweather

Dora Madison

Dora Madison

Becky Sproles

Grey Damon

Grey Damon

Hastings Ruckle

Matt Lauria

Matt Lauria

Luke Cafferty

Themes & Keywords

southern usaamerican footballtexassportshigh schoolbased on movieteen drama

About Friday Night Lights

Friday Night Lights is a drama series that first aired in 2006 exploring themes of southern usa, american football, texas, sports, high school, based on movie. Created by Peter Berg, it stars Kyle Chandler, Connie Britton, Aimee Teegarden. The trials and triumphs of life in the small town of Dillon, Texas, where high school football is everything.

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