The fourth season was the second season to be aired on dual networks. It concluded its 13-episode arc on DirecTV on February 10, 2010 and began its run on NBC on May 7, 2010. Season 4 was a rebirth of sorts for both the show and the Taylors as Coach took over a defunct East Dillon High football program and the season follows his quest to build the team from scratch. For their work, Kyle Chandler and Connie Britton were nominated for Primetime Emmys for Outstanding Lead Actor and Actress in a Drama Series.
Season Summary[]
Cast[]
Starring
- Kyle Chandler as Coach Eric Taylor
- Connie Britton as Tami Taylor
- Taylor Kitsch as Tim Riggins
- Michael B. Jordan as Vince Howard
- Matt Lauria as Luke Cafferty
- Jurnee Smollett as Jess Merriweather
- Aimee Teegarden as Julie Taylor
- Jesse Plemons as Landry Clarke
- Madison Burge as Becky Sproles
- Zach Gilford as Matt Saracen
Co Starring
Note: Costars who appeared in at least 2 episodes get listed here
- Derek Phillips as Billy Riggins
- Louanne Stephens as Lorraine Saracen
- Jeremy Sumpter as JD McCoy
- Stacy Oristano as Mindy Riggins
- D.W. Moffett as Joe McCoy
- Russell DeGrazier as Stan Traub
- Lamarcus Tinker as Dallas Tinker
- Steve Harris as Virgil Merriweather
- Troy Hogan as Leroy Burnwell
- Alicia Witt as Cheryl Sproles
Multiple Role Co-Stars[]
Note: Co Stars who appeared in at least 2 episodes but play a different role in each appearance are listed here
Guest Starring
Note: Credited guest stars are listed here, regardless of how many episodes they appear in
Credited co-stars who appear in 1 episode each are listed here
Episode List[]
| Episode Number Overall | Season |
Episode Information | ||||||||||
| 51 | 1 | East of Dillon October 28th 2009 Writer: Jason Katims Director: Peter Berg | ||||||||||
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The Taylors deal with the East and West Dillon divide | ||||||||||
| Lions Game | |||||||||||
| Opponent | Result | Final Score | Record | ||||||||
| South King Rangers | Loss | 0-45[1] | 0-1 | ||||||||
| 52 | 2 | After the Fall November 4th, 2009 Writer: Kerry Ehrin Director: Michael Waxman | ||||||||||
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A controversy at West Dillon puts Tami in the middle. | ||||||||||
| Lions Game | |||||||||||
| No game this episode | |||||||||||
| 53 | 3 | In the Skin of a Lion November 11th, 2009 Writer: Patrick Massett & John Zinman Director: Patrick Norris | ||||||||||
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Coach Taylor & the team struggle to come up with funds for new uniforms & Coach makes a commitment that may get him in trouble with Mrs. Taylor. Riggins bonds with Becky, his new landlady's daughter. Matt's artist mentor influences both Matt and Julie. Landry's interest in Jess increases and he discovers that she knows football when she tutors him on kicking. | ||||||||||
| Lions Game | |||||||||||
| Opponent | Result | Final Score | Record | ||||||||
| South Milbank Rattlers | Loss | 6-27[2] | 0-2 | ||||||||
| 54 | 4 | A Sort of Homecoming November 18th, 2009 Writer: Etan Frankel Director: Christopher Misiano | ||||||||||
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Landry and Vince have feelings for Jess. Matt and Tim go on a hunting trip. Julie goes to a gay bar with Devon. The Coach does some research on East Dillon. | ||||||||||
| Lions Game | |||||||||||
| No game this episode | |||||||||||
| 55 | 5 | The Son December 2th, 2009 Writer: Rolin Jones Director: Allison Liddi-Brown | ||||||||||
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Matt faces his feelings about his father | ||||||||||
| Lions Game | |||||||||||
| Opponent | Result | Final Score | Record | ||||||||
| South Pines Tigers | Loss | 14-24 | 0-3 | ||||||||
| 56 | 6 | Stay December 9th, 2009 Writer: Bridget Carpenter Director: Patrick Norris | ||||||||||
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Eric devises a game plan against a tough team; Matt and Julie go to a music festival in Austin; and Tim reunites with Lyla. | ||||||||||
| Lions Game | |||||||||||
| Opponent | Result | Final Score | Record | ||||||||
| McNulty Mavericks | Loss | 7-14 | 0-4 | ||||||||
| 57 | 7 | In the Bag December 16th, 2009 Writer: Ron Fitzgerald Director: Steven Kay | ||||||||||
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Vince wins the quarterback position; Tami soothes Julie; Luke sustains an injury; Landry makes a move on Jess; Tim runs into Becky's father. | ||||||||||
| Lions Game | |||||||||||
| No game this episode | |||||||||||
| 58 | 8 | Toilet Bowl January 6th, 2010 Writer: Derek Santos Olson Director: Michael Waxman | ||||||||||
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Eric realizes that East Dillon's problems aren't only on the field; Julie and Tami take a college trip to Boston; Luke's injury takes its toll; Riggins makes a decision that could backfire. | ||||||||||
| Lions Game | |||||||||||
| Opponent | Result | Final ScoreS | Record | ||||||||
| Campbell Park Timberwolves | Win | 23-21 | 1-4 | ||||||||
| 59 | 9 | The Lights in Carroll Park January 13th, 2010 Writer: Patrick Massett & John Zinman Director: Christopher Misiano | ||||||||||
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Eric runs into shady characters while trying to clean up a run-down park; Julie befriends someone new; Jess and Landry's romance heats up. | ||||||||||
| Lions Game | |||||||||||
| No game this episode | |||||||||||
| 60 | 10 | I Can't January 20th, 2010 Writer: Bridget Carpenter Director: Ami Canaan Mann | ||||||||||
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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. | ||||||||||
| Lions Game | |||||||||||
| No game this episode | |||||||||||
| 61 | 11 | Injury List January 27th, 2010 Writer: Kerry Ehrin Director: Seith Mann | ||||||||||
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The team has trouble focusing; Tami gets involved in a controversial matter; Julie receives an upsetting phone call; Riggins makes a big purchase. | ||||||||||
| Lions Game | |||||||||||
| Opponent | Result | Final Score | Record | ||||||||
| Wescott Warriors | Loss | 0-7[3] | 1-5 | ||||||||
| 62 | 12 | Laboring February 3rd, 2010 Writer: Rolin Jones Director: Adam Davidson | ||||||||||
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Eric decides to bench Luke; Tami tries to pacify her critics; the Riggins brothers adjust to new developments. | ||||||||||
| Lions Game | |||||||||||
| No game this episode | |||||||||||
| 63 | 13 | Thanksgiving February 10th, 2010 Writer: Jason Katims Director: Michael Waxman | ||||||||||
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The Taylors host Thanksgiving dinner. Eric advises Vince to act more selfishly; A very special visitor surprises Julie and Landry; Tim makes a tough call. | ||||||||||
| Lions Game | |||||||||||
| Opponent | Result | Final Score | Record | ||||||||
| Dillon Panthers | Win | 25-24[4] | 2-5 | ||||||||