Season 1
(2006)
Overview
In the small town of Dillon, Texas, everyone comes together on Friday nights when the Dillon High Panthers play. But life is not a game; and the charismatic players, new coach Eric Taylor, and the passionate fans find that their biggest challenges and obstacles come off the field in the compelling day-to-day dramas of their tight-knit community.
Cast
as Eric Taylor
as Tami Taylor
as Julie Taylor
as Tim Riggins
as Landry Clarke
as Lyla Garrity
as Jason Street
as Brian 'Smash' Williams
as Tyra Collette
as Matt Saracen
Episodes
Pilot 9.3
October 3, 2006
A newcomer coach Eric Taylor finds himself helming a promising high school football team, the Dillon Panthers, that has…
Eyes Wide Open 6.0
October 10, 2006
As the team pulls together and tries to help Matt get used to his new role as quarterback after Jason's injury, Lyla of…
Wind Sprints 7.0
October 17, 2006
The situation in town begins to get ugly as Coach Taylor and his family is forced to endure heat from a difficult loss …
Who's Your Daddy 7.0
October 24, 2006
As the Panthers prepare for a match against the Tigers, who are their biggest rival, Jason's new roommate tries to help…
Git 'Er Done 8.0
October 30, 2006
The big game against the Tigers drawing closer, Coach Taylor must decide between Matt and the self-assured recruit Ray …
El Accidente 8.0
November 7, 2006
Ray Tatum faces the blame of his team mates after Panthers' win in the game last week might be overturned. Defensive t…
Homecoming 9.0
November 14, 2006
As the Panthers get ready to face the dominating Laribee Lions, the 2000 State Champ quarterback, Lucas Mize is set to …
Crossing the Line 7.0
November 28, 2006
Julie thinks about going on a date with Matt. A discouraged Smash turns to foul play to improve his on-pitch performanc…
Full Hearts 6.0
December 5, 2006
Smash continues to go the extreme to improve his performance. Rumors begin to spread about Tim and Lyla's relationship.…
It's Different for Girls 5.0
December 12, 2006
The cheerleaders prepare for Championship Classic. Lyla is picked on when people find out about her and Riggins. Coach …
Nevermind 6.0
January 3, 2007
The Panthers are preparing for another game they can't lose. Matt's father comes back from Iraq but his mother's condit…
What to Do While You're Waiting 6.0
January 10, 2007
The Panther's fate is hung up on the result of a game between two other teams and there is nothing they can do about it…
Little Girl I Wanna Marry You 7.0
January 24, 2007
The Panthers have only one more game to win in order to qualify for the play-offs. Smash's mother discovers something t…
Upping the Ante 6.0
January 31, 2007
The Panthers prepare for their first playoff game.Coach Taylor gets distracted as he has to come up with a solution to …
Blinders 8.0
February 7, 2007
The Panthers savor their crucial playoff-win-until race issues emerge and sorely test their bond after Mac makes racial…
Black Eyes & Broken Hearts 5.0
February 14, 2007
Due to racial comments from Coach Mac, the black players on the team refuse to play unless he is sacked.Julie is sucked…
I Think We Should Have Sex 9.0
February 21, 2007
After Julie reveals to Matt that she wants to have sex with him, Matt feels the need to put together something special.…
Extended Families 7.0
February 28, 2007
Lyla makes a surprise visit to the quad rugby camp where Jason is playing at, but she doesn't find the comfort she came…
Ch-Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes 7.0
March 21, 2007
With TMU trying to recruit Coach Taylor, Julie insists that she will not be moved away from Matt and Dillon. The quad r…
Mud Bowl 6.0
March 28, 2007
An chemical spill near Dillon High School forces Coach Taylor and the Panthers to seek another facility in which to pla…
Best Laid Plans 6.0
April 4, 2007
Coach Taylor buckles under the pressure from Texas Methodist University. The news of his decision is not taken lightly …
State 8.0
April 11, 2007
The rumors about Coach Taylor leaving the team at the end of the season get a boost when an inside source decides to sp…