The BEST episodes of Friday Night Lights season 4

Every episode of Friday Night Lights season 4, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Friday Night Lights season 4!

In Dillon, Texas, high school football brings the community together as the drama of small town life threatens to tear it apart.

Last Updated: 9/11/2024Network: AudienceStatus: Ended
Thanksgiving
star
8.45
512 votes

#1 - Thanksgiving

Season 4 - Episode 13 - Aired 2/10/2010

The Taylors host Thanksgiving dinner; Coach tells Vince he has to be more selfish; Tami must make an apology; Julie and Landry are surprised by a visitor from their past; Tim makes a difficult decision; East Dillon rallies around the Lions.

Directors: Michael Waxman
Writer: Jason Katims
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The Son
star
8.04
616 votes

#2 - The Son

Season 4 - Episode 5 - Aired 12/2/2009

Julie, Landry, Coach, and Tami rally around Matt in a time of crisis; Vince endangers his rising star as a football player by engaging in criminal activity in order to support his family; Becky and Tim grow closer.

Writer: Rolin Jones
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Laboring
star
7.93
685 votes

#3 - Laboring

Season 4 - Episode 12 - Aired 2/3/2010

Tensions in town run high as the Panthers/Lions game approaches; Coach tells Luke he won't be playing; Tami attempts to placate her detractors; developments both good and bad shake up the Riggins boys; Vince teams up with Kennard to seek revenge.

Directors: Adam Davidson
Writer: Rolin Jones
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East of Dillon
star
7.80
662 votes

#4 - East of Dillon

Season 4 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/28/2009

Coach Taylor wonders how low his fortunes can sink as he struggles to pull the East Dillon Lions together while Tami navigates the new politics at West Dillon. Meanwhile, Matt gets a taste of life as a townie and Tim is inspired by a college lecture on "the hero's journey."

Directors: Peter Berg
Writer: Jason Katims
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After the Fall
star
7.73
623 votes

#5 - After the Fall

Season 4 - Episode 2 - Aired 11/4/2009

A controversy at West Dillon puts star player Luke Cafferty on the Lions' roster. Elsewhere, Coach tries to reenergize his demoralized team and Tami takes an unpopular stand. Meanwhile, Matt meets an uncouth local artist and Tim finds a new living situation in an unexpected place.

Directors: Michael Waxman
Writer: Kerry Ehrin
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Toilet Bowl
star
7.72
552 votes

#6 - Toilet Bowl

Season 4 - Episode 8 - Aired 1/6/2010

Eric realizes that East Dillon's problems aren't only on the field; Jess tries to choose between Vince and Landry; Luke's injury takes a toll on him; and Riggins makes a decision that could backfire.

Directors: Michael Waxman
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Injury List
star
7.64
586 votes

#7 - Injury List

Season 4 - Episode 11 - Aired 1/27/2010

The team can't focus on their next game. Tami gets involved in a controversy. Vince wants to end his deal with Kennard. Julie gets an unexpected phone call from Matt.

Directors: Seith Mann
Writer: Kerry Ehrin
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In the Skin of a Lion
star
7.62
659 votes

#8 - In the Skin of a Lion

Season 4 - Episode 3 - Aired 11/11/2009

Coach betrays Tami's trust over a financial decision. tensions between Vince and Luke threaten the team's chances on the field. Tim helps Coach condition his players. Julie doesn't want to go to church.

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The Lights in Carroll Park
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7.60
504 votes

#9 - The Lights in Carroll Park

Season 4 - Episode 9 - Aired 1/13/2010

Coach talks tough to shady characters when trying to clean up a park ridden with drugs and gang violence. Becky discovers she's pregnant. Jess's relationship with Landry is heating up. Julie makes a new friend.

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In the Bag
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7.54
614 votes

#10 - In the Bag

Season 4 - Episode 7 - Aired 12/16/2009

Despite some doubt, Coach makes Vince quarterback. Tami struggles to comfort Julie who's grieving over Matt's sudden departure. Tim has a confrontation with Becky's dad. Luke is badly injured. Landry makes a play for Jess.

Directors: Stephen Kay
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A Sort of Homecoming
star
7.54
710 votes

#11 - A Sort of Homecoming

Season 4 - Episode 4 - Aired 11/18/2009

Homecoming at the newly-reopened school prompts Coach to investigate East Dillon's history. Tami feels the wrath of the boosters. Landry and Vince both like Jess. Julie accompanies Devin to a gay bar. Matt and Tim go hunting.

Directors: Chris Misiana
Writer: Etan Frankel
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Stay
star
7.52
688 votes

#12 - Stay

Season 4 - Episode 6 - Aired 12/9/2009

Coach searches for a strategy to shut down their toughest opponent yet. Tim reconnects with Lyla. Vince discovers he has a gift for car theft. Julie and Matt attend a concert in Austin and reach a critical juncture in their relationship.

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I Can't
star
7.45
561 votes

#13 - I Can't

Season 4 - Episode 10 - Aired 1/20/2010

Riggins puts Tami in a tough spot; Julie asks a friend to dinner; Vince’s mom has a health crisis; Luke’s parents look for ways to help him; and Eric is urged to change his coaching style.

Directors: Ami Canaan Mann
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