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The third season was the first to be aired on both NBC and DirecTV's The 101 Network. It concluded its 13-episode season on DirecTV on January 14, 2009 and began its NBC run two nights later. Season 3 introduced audiences to new characters, including the phenom QB JD McCoy while saying goodbye to four main characters, Jason Street, Brian Williams, Tyra Collette, and Lyla Garrity. Gaius Charles (Brian Williams) and Scott Porter (Jason Street) are now credited as co stars as both of thier characters leave the show early in the season.

Season Summary[]

Cast[]

Starring

Co Starring
Note: Costars who appeared in at least 5 episodes get listed here

Guest Starring
Note: Credited guest stars are listed here, regardless of how many episodes they appear in


Episode List[]

Episode Number
Overall | Season
Episode Information
38 | 1 I Knew You When
October 1st 2008
Writer: Jason Katims
Director: Jeffrey Reiner
I knew you when Tami gets frustrated when she sees the school's lacking money when it comes to education but not the football team. Tyra is advised that because of her poor freshman grades, she shouldn't try to get into a good college. Smash wishes he was as sure as everyone else about his comeback after his shattered knee. Both Coach and Matt face pressure from the new QB recruit, JD McCoy. While Lyla and Tim differ on their relationship.
Panthers Game
Opponent Result Final Score Record
South Pines Tigers Win 44-13 1-0
39 | 2 Tami Knows Best
October 8th 2008
Writer: Elizabeth Heldens
Director: Jeffrey Reiner
Fnl 302 01 Tami defends her choice, despite the whole town hating her. Matt searches for a way to help his grandma and must find his long lost mother. Eric continues to help Smash. Tim and Lyla face a roadblock in their relationship. Tyra runs for office.
Panthers Game
Opponent Result Final Score Record
Laribee Lions Win 49-6 2-0
40 | 3 How the Other Half Lives
October 15th 2008
Writer: Patrick Massett & John Zinman
Director: Dean White
Fnl 303 01 Eric begins to wonder about his job, while Tami makes nice with Katie McCoy. Julie and Matt connect again. Riggins and Billy work on a money making scheme, which worries Lyla.
Panthers Game
Opponent Result Final Score Record
Arnett Mead Tigers Loss 17-21 2-1
41 | 4 Hello, Goodbye
October 22nd 2008
Writer: David Hudgins
Director: Michael Waxman
Fnl 304 01 Coach Taylor and Smash say goodbye. Billy focuses everyone's attention on his buddy Cash, a cowboy, who wins the bronco riding competition and Tyra over. While Julie comforts Matt during hard family times.
Panthers Game
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42 | 5 Every Rose Has Its Thorn
October 29th 2008
Writer: Kerry Ehrin
Director: Jason Katims
Fnl 305 01 Big ideas, big decisions--Tyra's new love, Cash, seems to be the man of her dreams but that quickly changes when his dark side comes to light.
Panthers Game
Opponent Result Final Score Record
McNulty Mavericks Win 42-39 3-1
43 | 6 It Ain't Easy Being J.D. McCoy
November 5th, 2008
Writer: Bridget Carpenter
Director: Patrick Norris
It aint easy Coach is furious with Tim and the team for a freshman hazing. J.D. wins the respect of the town and team. A late night swim at the lake turns into more for Julie and Matt. Tyra is shocked when a woman shows up claiming Cash owes her child support.
Panthers Game
Opponent Result Final Score Record
Westerby Chaps Win 31-17 4-1
44 | 7 Keeping Up Appearances
November 12th, 2008
Writer: Brent Fletcher
Director: Chris Eyre
Fnl 307 05 Eric and Tami try to calm Jamarcus' angry parents; Billy helps Tim pursue a scholarship; and Jason, Herc and the Riggins brothers receive good news.
Panthers Game
Opponent Result Final Score Record
Fort Hood Cougars Win 15-14 5-1
45 | 8 New York, New York
November 19th, 2008
Writer: Kerry Ehrin
Director: Jeffrey Reiner
Friday-night-lights ny ny Tim is worried when Jason talks about leaving Dillon. Money troubles cause a riff between Tami and Eric. Tyra leans on Cash when things get tough, while Julie talks to her dad about Matt's idea.
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No game this episode
46 | 9 Game of the Week
December 3rd, 2008
Writer: David Hudgins
Director: Michael Maxman
Fnl 309 04 As if the stress of the playoffs wasn't enough, now the Panthers are playing a televised game, after being chosen as the high school game of the week. Tyra finds herself in a dangerous situation, after Cash shows his true self. A college coach wants to meet with Riggins, but he has to decide if he wants to go or not.
Panthers Game
Opponent Result Final Score Record
Arnett Mead Tigers Win 10-7 6-1
47 | 10 The Giving Tree
December 10th, 2008
Writer: Elizabeth Heldens
Director: David Boyd
Fnl 310 07 Buddy opens up to Lyla about their money troubles, after he has a brief run in with the law. Coach Taylor catches Julie and Matt sleeping together. J.D.'s father worries about him losing focus after meeting a new girl. Tyra gets a little tutoring help from Landry for her SAT's.
Panthers Game
Opponent Result Final Score Record
Buckley Bisons Win 16-13 7-1
48 | 11 A Hard Rain's Gonna Fall
December 17th, 2008
Writer: Bridget Carpenter, Patrick Massett & John Zinman
Director: Michael Waxman
Fnl 311 17 Tyra goes to Landry for help especially with Mindy's bridal shower coming up. The team is endangered by a new development. Matt's grandmother has an accident. Tim sees changes in Lyla. J.D. and his father, Joe, clash for the worse.
Panthers Game
Opponent Result Final Score Record
West Cambria Mustangs Win 15-14 8-1
49 | 12 Underdogs
January 7th 2009
Writer: Elizabeth Heldens
Director: Jeffrey Reiner
Fnl 312 15 Landry helps Tyra write her college essay. Matt is dealing with the various reactions his grandma will have once he tells her about his plans for college. Lyla leaves Tim's house. Eric and Tami come to a decision about the McCoys. The Panthers get ready to face one of the toughest teams.
Panthers Game
Opponent Result Final Score Record
South Texas Titans Loss 28-30 8-2
50 | 13 Tomorrow Blues
January 14th, 2009
Writer: Jason Katims
Director: Jeffrey Reiner
Fnl 313 17 In the third season finale, Eric and his contract are up for discussion. Lyla and Tim talk about their future together. Mindy and Billy's wedding day has finally come. Tyra waits for some hopefully happy news about her waiting list status.
Panthers Game
No game this episode

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