- 1 Expectations
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Coach tempers high expectations for East Dillon's impending season; Vince and Luke work to recruit a new player for the Lions' squad; Dillon bids farewell to two alumni as they prepare to leave for college.
Air Date: 2010-10-27
- 2 On the Outside Looking In
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Eric realizes that the Lions' performance in the first game of the season hasn't satisfied everyone; Vince receives unexpected benefits from his status as a football player; and Luke's aggression on the field has repercussions.
Air Date: 2010-11-03
- 3 The Right Hand of the Father
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Someone from Vince's past resurfaces. Julie connects with a faculty member. Eric tries to instill discipline in the team. Buddy is troubled after learning something about his son.
Air Date: 2010-11-10
- 4 Keep Looking
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Coach is forced to play mediator as tensions erupt in the locker room. Luke gets recruited. Buddy deals with the trials and tribulations of fatherhood. Tami deals with a troubled student. The Lions welcome a new player.
Air Date: 2010-11-17
- 5 Kingdom
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Coach discusses recruitment regulations. The Lions take a road trip. East Dillon's four stars make a pact. Julie's relationship becomes more complicated.
Air Date: 2010-12-01
- 6 Swerve
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A popular magazine hails Coach as the "Kingmaker." Vince's past catches up to him. Luke reacts to the truth. A suspicious accident delays Julie's return to college.
Air Date: 2010-12-08
- 7 Perfect Record
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Rivalry week stirs up controversy. Vince is caught in the middle between Coach and Ornette. Billy takes Luke under his wing.
Air Date: 2010-12-15
- 8 Fracture
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Coach fears he's beginning to lose his grip on the team. Tami worries that one of her students is being neglected. Vince alienates his teammates. Becky enters a beauty pageant.
Air Date: 2011-01-05
- 9 Gut Check
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Coach threatens to suspend Vince. Luke faces pressure. Billy learns some surprising news from Mindy. Becky starts a surprising new job.
Air Date: 2011-01-12
- 10 Don't Go
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An elite college football program attempts to lure Coach away from East Dillon. Vince vows to earn his spot back. Friends and family speak at Tim's parole hearing. East Dillon holds a Fall Sports Banquet.
Air Date: 2011-01-19
- 11 The March
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Coach Taylor feels threatened as East Dillon faces serious budget cuts; Tami is flown to Pennsylvania for the opportunity of a lifetime; The Lions begin their quest for state; Vince becomes the man of the house again.
Air Date: 2011-01-26
- 12 Texas Whatever
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Coach Taylor is offered a deal he can’t refuse; Tim assesses his future plans when an old flame returns to Dillon; The fate of East Dillon’s football program is decided.
Air Date: 2011-02-02
- 13 Always
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The Taylors face several decisions that could change their lives forever.
Average Episode Rating: 5.0 | Air Date: 2011-02-09