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Season 3

13 episodes · 1st October 2008

The third season of the American serial drama television series Friday Night Lights began airing in the United States and Canada on October 1, 2008. It was the first season to be aired on DirecTV's The 101 Network. The 13-episode season concluded on The 101 Network on January 14, 2009 and then began its run on NBC two nights later on January 16, 2009. The show was renewed for two more seasons in March 2009, with both seasons airing in the same format as season 3, containing 13 episodes each. The season continued to focus around the Dillon Panthers and the pressures faced on and off the field. This season also saw four main characters leave the show by season's end.

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Episode guide

Episodes

01 I Knew You When still I Knew You When Episode 11st October 2008 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. 02 Tami Knows Best still Tami Knows Best Episode 28th October 2008 Tami becomes angry by Tyra's actions. In an effort to help his grandma, Matt stumbles upon his estranged mother. Coach Taylor tries his best to encourage Smash as he tries to make the college tryouts. 03 How the Other Half Lives still How the Other Half Lives Episode 315th October 2008 Coach worries and fears for his job as Tami befriends Katie McCoy. The pressure is on Matt as everyone's hopes turn to the new quarterback. Matt's friendly with Julie. Billy drags Tim into a risky scheme to get them out of debt. Lyla cautions Tim. 04 Hello, Goodbye still Hello, Goodbye Episode 422nd October 2008 Tami embarrasses herself with the superintendent. Tyra breaks with Landry to take up with Cash, the new bad boy in town. Julie advises Matt who is upset with his mother who has come to help with grandma. Smash has an emotional goodbye with Coach. 05 Every Rose Has Its Thorn still Every Rose Has Its Thorn Episode 529th October 2008 Matt grapples with his mother, his emotions and Coach Taylor as McCoy garners more attention. Tami tangles with Tyra about Julie and Tyra's interest in Cash. Tyra experiences Cash's darker side. Erin disappoints Jason. 06 It Ain't Easy Being J.D. McCoy still It Ain't Easy Being J.D. McCoy Episode 65th November 2008 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. 07 Keeping Up Appearances still Keeping Up Appearances Episode 712th November 2008 Eric and Tami try to calm Jamarca's angry parents; Billy helps Tim pursue a scholarship; and Jason, Herc and the Riggins brothers receive good news. 08 New York, New York still New York, New York Episode 819th November 2008 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. 09 Game of the Week still Game of the Week Episode 93rd December 2008 Tim returns to find both good and bad surprises. Coach has to change his plans and reluctantly supports Tami when she feels obligated to help Tyra out of a jam. Saracen has second thoughts and clashes with Shelby. Lyla and Mindy team up. 10 The Giving Tree still The Giving Tree Episode 1010th December 2008 It becomes clear JD has no interest in his father's advice regarding Madison. Lyla turns to Riggins when Buddy reveals a secret. Coach is emotionally challenged both on and off the field. Tyra has a plan to repair her relationship with Landry. 11 A Hard Rain's Gonna Fall still A Hard Rain's Gonna Fall Episode 1117th December 2008 Tyra is desperate and once again turns to Landry. Coach and Tami learn of a change that could dismantle the Panthers team. Tim sees another side of Lyla. Matt flips out when Grandma suffers an accident. Tensions escalate between JD and Joe. 12 Underdogs still Underdogs Episode 127th January 2009 J.D.'s dad has to deal with child protective services after his fight with J.D. Tyra realizes that life isn't fair and that she needs to do whatever is necessary to get in to college. Matt and Tim prepare for the last game of their high school career: The Texas State Championship. 13 Tomorrow Blues still Tomorrow Blues Episode 1314th January 2009 Five months later, Coach Taylor's contract is up for review on Billy and Mindy's wedding day. Tyra grows anxious about her waitlist status. Matt leaves Grandma Saracen and Julie behind to attend college. Tim and Lyla question their future together.
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Cast & Crew

01 Kyle Chandler profile Kyle Chandleras Eric Taylor 02 Connie Britton profile Connie Brittonas Tami Taylor 03 Aimee Teegarden profile Aimee Teegardenas Julie Taylor 04 Michael B. Jordan profile Michael B. Jordanas Vince Howard 05 Jurnee Smollett profile Jurnee Smollettas Jess Merriweather 06 Dora Madison profile Dora Madisonas Becky Sproles 07 Grey Damon profile Grey Damonas Hastings Ruckle 08 Matt Lauria profile Matt Lauriaas Luke Cafferty 09 Brian Grazer profile Brian GrazerCreator 10 Peter Berg profile Peter BergCreator
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