Episodes
See also: List of Friday Night Lights episodes| № | # | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date |
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| 38 | 1 | "I Knew You When" | Jeffrey Reiner | Jason Katims | October 1, 2008 (2008-10-01) |
| In the third-season opener, Eric fights to keep his job and helps Smash rebound. Elsewhere, Tami faces new challenges as principal; Tyra frets over college; Billy proposes; and tension escalates between Lyla and Riggins. | |||||
| 39 | 2 | "Tami Knows Best" | Jeffrey Reiner | Elizabeth Heldens | October 8, 2008 (2008-10-08) |
| Coach supports Smash's struggle to get a college try out. Tyra's tactics disappoint Tami. Matt considers emancipation in an effort to protect his grandma and in the process finds his estranged mother (Kim Dickens). Tensions escalate with Lyla. | |||||
| 40 | 3 | "How the Other Half Lives" | Dean White | Patrick Massett & John Zinman | October 15, 2008 (2008-10-15) |
| Eric frets over his job security; Tami befriends newcomer Katie McCoy (Janine Turner); Matt reconnects with Julie; and Lyla worries about Riggins, who's being roped into a moneymaking scheme by Billy. | |||||
| 41 | 4 | "Hello, Goodbye" | Michael Waxman | David Hudgins | October 22, 2008 (2008-10-22) |
| Smash is given the scholarship by Texas A&M and bids farewell. Julie supports Matt during his struggles with his mom and grandmother. Tami embarrasses herself with the superintendent. Tyra dates a new guy (Zach Roerig). | |||||
| 42 | 5 | "Every Rose Has Its Thorn" | Jason Katims | Kerry Ehrin | October 29, 2008 (2008-10-29) |
| Matt grapples with his mother, his emotions and Coach Taylor as J.D. garners more attention. Elsewhere, Tyra sees a new side of Cash and Jason is disappointed by Erin. | |||||
| 43 | 6 | "It Ain't Easy Being J.D. McCoy" | Patrick Norris | Bridget Carpenter | November 5, 2008 (2008-11-05) |
| 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. | |||||
| 44 | 7 | "Keeping Up Appearances" | Chris Eyre | Brent Fletcher | November 12, 2008 (2008-11-12) |
| 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. | |||||
| 45 | 8 | "New York, New York" | Jeffrey Reiner | Kerry Ehrin | November 19, 2008 (2008-11-19) |
| Jason's plan to leave Dillon worries Tim; Tami and Eric butt heads over financial matters; Julie champions Matt's idea to her dad; and Tyra turns to Cash during a difficult time. | |||||
| 46 | 9 | "Game of the Week" | Michael Waxman | David Hudgins | December 3, 2008 (2008-12-03) |
| Surprises await Tim when he returns to Dillon; Tami helps Tyra deal with a problem; Matt clashes with his mom; and Lyla and Mindy work together. | |||||
| 47 | 10 | "The Giving Tree" | David Boyd | Elizabeth Heldens | December 10, 2008 (2008-12-10) |
| Coach is emotionally challenged both on and off the field. Lyla turns to Riggins when Buddy reveals a secret. Tyra has a plan to repair her relationship with Landry. JD has no interest in his father's advice. | |||||
| 48 | 11 | "A Hard Rain's Gonna Fall" | Michael Waxman | Bridget Carpenter & Patrick Massett & John Zinman | December 17, 2008 (2008-12-17) |
| Coach and Tami learn of a change that could dismantle the Panthers team. Matt flips out when Grandma suffers an accident. Tim sees another side of Lyla. Tyra is desperate and once again turns to Landry. Tensions escalate between JD and his father. | |||||
| 49 | 12 | "Underdogs" | Jeffrey Reiner | Elizabeth Heldens | January 7, 2009 (2009-01-07) |
| The team prepares for the State Championship game against the undefeated South Texas Titans. The Taylors deal with the McCoys. Matt frets over telling his grandmother about his college plans. | |||||
| 50 | 13 | "Tomorrow Blues" | Jeffrey Reiner | Jason Katims | January 14, 2009 (2009-01-14) |
| Eric's contract is reviewed. Billy and Mindy's wedding day arrives; Tyra awaits word on her wait-list status; Matt prepares to leave for college; and Tim and Lyla consider their future. |
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