Season 5

E1. Expectations

Oct 27, 2010 · 43m

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.

E2. On the Outside Looking In

Nov 3, 2010 · 43m

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.

E3. The Right Hand of the Father

Nov 10, 2010 · 43m

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.

E4. Keep Looking

Nov 17, 2010 · 43m

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.

E5. Kingdom

Dec 1, 2010 · 43m

Coach discusses recruitment regulations. The Lions take a road trip. East Dillon's four stars make a pact. Julie's relationship becomes more complicated.

E6. Swerve

Dec 8, 2010 · 43m

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.

E7. Perfect Record

Dec 15, 2010 · 43m

Rivalry week stirs up controversy. Vince is caught in the middle between Coach and Ornette. Billy takes Luke under his wing.

E8. Fracture

Jan 5, 2011 · 43m

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.

E9. Gut Check

Jan 12, 2011 · 43m

Coach threatens to suspend Vince. Luke faces pressure. Billy learns some surprising news from Mindy. Becky starts a surprising new job.

E10. Don't Go

Jan 19, 2011 · 43m

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.

E11. The March

Jan 26, 2011 · 43m

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.

E12. Texas Whatever

Feb 2, 2011 · 43m

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.

E13. Always

Feb 9, 2011 · 62m

While the Lions prepare for the state championship game, the Taylors face several decisions that could change their lives forever.