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Friday Night Lights

Friday Night Lights

Description: "Friday Night Lights" centers on the rural town of Dillon, Texas, where winning the state football championship is prized above all else. Coach Eric Taylor guides a high school football team through pressure-filled seasons while dealing with struggles relating to his own family. The interactions between the team members, current and former players, supporters, coaching staff and regular townsfolk address many of the issues facing small-town America.
Genre: Drama, Action, Sport
Year Released: 2004
First episode air date: October 8, 2004
Awards: Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series, MORE
Theme Song: Friday Night Lights Theme Song
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