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Friday Night Lights

Pilot (Season 1, Episode 1)
TV-PG
TV Episode | 43 min | Drama, Sport

New head coach Eric Taylor finds his every move scrutinized as he takes over leadership of Texas's No. 1 high school football team.
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Showrunner
Director
Writers
Peter Berg (developed for television by) (written by) | Buzz Bissinger (book) (inspiration) (as H.G. Bissinger)
Cinematographer
Editors
Casting Directors
Production Designer
Status
Edit Released
Updated Oct 3, 2006

Release date
Oct 3, 2006 (United States)

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Cast

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54 cast members
Name Known for
Kyle Chandler
Eric Taylor Eric Taylor   See fewer
Connie Britton
Tami Taylor Tami Taylor   See fewer
Gaius Charles
Brian 'Smash' Williams Brian 'Smash' Williams   See fewer
Zach Gilford
Matt Saracen Matt Saracen   See fewer
Minka Kelly
Lyla Garrity Lyla Garrity   See fewer
Taylor Kitsch
Tim Riggins Tim Riggins   See fewer
Adrianne Palicki
Tyra Collette Tyra Collette   See fewer
Jesse Plemons
Landry Clarke Landry Clarke   See fewer
Scott Porter
Jason Street Jason Street   See fewer
Aimee Teegarden
Julie Taylor Julie Taylor   See fewer
Mathew Greer
Coach Deeks Coach Deeks   See fewer
Matthew Greer
Coach Deeks Coach Deeks   See fewer
Libby Villari
Mayor Lucy Rodell Mayor Lucy Rodell   See fewer
Louanne Stephens
Mrs. Saracen Mrs. Saracen   See fewer
Brad Leland
Buddy Garrity Buddy Garrity   See fewer
Derek Phillips
Billy Riggins Billy Riggins   See fewer
Mark Nutter
Mitchell Street Mitchell Street   See fewer
Katherine Willis
Joanne Street Joanne Street   See fewer
Merrilee McCommas
Pam Garrity Pam Garrity   See fewer
Cindy Creekmore
Missy Aubrey Missy Aubrey   See fewer
Noble Chase Pack
Little Buddy Garrity (as Noble Pack) Little Buddy Garrity (as Noble Pack)   See fewer
Kate Krause
Tabby Garrity Tabby Garrity   See fewer
Brian D. Phelan
QB Coach QB Coach   See fewer
Dago Pates
David Matters David Matters   See fewer
John Hambrick
Eddie McMannus Eddie McMannus   See fewer
Orlando Storm Smart
Little QB Little QB   See fewer
Daniel Abikasis
Football player (uncredited) Football player (uncredited)   See fewer
Gene Bolton
Dillon Offensive Line Coach (uncredited) Dillon Offensive Line Coach (uncredited)   See fewer
Mack Brown
Booster (uncredited) Booster (uncredited)   See fewer
Jake Carter
Football Player (uncredited) Football Player (uncredited)   See fewer
Shawn Cauthen
Dillon Football Player (uncredited) Dillon Football Player (uncredited)   See fewer
Erik Collins
News Crew (uncredited) News Crew (uncredited)   See fewer
Gina Garza
Student (uncredited) Student (uncredited)   See fewer
Eric Hack
Football Player (uncredited) Football Player (uncredited)   See fewer
Matthew T. Johnston
Assistant Coach (uncredited) Assistant Coach (uncredited)   See fewer
Linda Klein
Nurse (uncredited) Nurse (uncredited)   See fewer
Matt Leonard
Football Player (uncredited) Football Player (uncredited)   See fewer
Scott Lilly
Trainer (uncredited) Trainer (uncredited)   See fewer
Robert E. Martinez
Football Team Manager (uncredited) Football Team Manager (uncredited)   See fewer
Robin Maxkii
Pep Rally Girl (uncredited) Pep Rally Girl (uncredited)   See fewer
John D. Montoya
Actor (uncredited) Actor (uncredited)   See fewer
Dan Murphy
Sideline Football Fan (uncredited) Sideline Football Fan (uncredited)   See fewer
Aerik E. Pachicano
Yearbook Photographer (uncredited) Yearbook Photographer (uncredited)   See fewer
Jessie Pavelka
Team Captain (uncredited) Team Captain (uncredited)   See fewer
Darryl K. Phipps
Football Player (uncredited) Football Player (uncredited)   See fewer
Robin Prough
Cheerleader (uncredited) Cheerleader (uncredited)   See fewer
Deana Ricks
Booster (uncredited) Booster (uncredited)   See fewer
Shannon Joy Rodgers
Student Trainer (uncredited) Student Trainer (uncredited)   See fewer
Isaac Rodriguez
Reporter / Diner Customer (uncredited) Reporter / Diner Customer (uncredited)   See fewer
Nicole Taylor
Pretty Girl (uncredited) Pretty Girl (uncredited)   See fewer
Gary Teague
Dillon Panther Football Fan (uncredited) Dillon Panther Football Fan (uncredited)   See fewer
Larry Ulrich
Head Trainer (uncredited) Head Trainer (uncredited)   See fewer
Angela Ware
Actress (uncredited) Actress (uncredited)   See fewer
Heath Young
Football fan (uncredited) Football fan (uncredited)   See fewer
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