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Friday Night Lights (2006)

Based on the book of the same name, Friday Night Lights is a sports drama series that centers around the Dillon Panthers, a high school football team in Texas. The show focuses on the small town and the community they share, tackling major social and political issues and the players' challenges as they go through an increasingly difficult season.

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Friday Night Lights
Sports

Cast
Taylor Kitsch , Jesse Plemons , Kyle Chandler , Connie Britton
Release Date
October 3, 2006
Seasons
5
Network
NBC
Writers
Peter Berg
Directors
Peter Berg
Showrunner
Jason Katims

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