The first season of the American serial drama television series Friday Night Lights commenced airing in the United States and Canada on October 3, 2006, and concluded its 22-episode season on April 11, 2007, on NBC.

Will the Lions be able to win State and go out in a blaze of glory; and will Coach Taylor agree to return to coach the Dillion Panthers and a super team with the best of both schools? Tami's PA job offer adds conflict in the Taylor home as does a new development with Matt & Julie.

Friday Night Lights is an American sports drama television series developed by Peter Berg from a book and film of the same name. The series details events surrounding a high school football team from a fictional town called Dillon: a small, close-knit community in rural Texas.

In the town of Dillon, Texas, football is life and pressure mounts as the Dillon Panthers, enter pre-season surrounded by a swirl of press, recruiters, and State Championship sized expectations. Through faith and courage, tragedy turns to healing - In the wake of star quarterback Jason Street's serious injury, the town of Dillon turns to prayer.

Friday Night Lights: Created by Peter Berg. With Kyle Chandler, Connie Britton, Aimee Teegarden, Brad Leland. A drama that follows the lives of the Dillon Panthers, one of the nation's best high school football teams, and their head coach Eric Taylor.

New head coach Eric Taylor finds his every move scrutinized as he takes over leadership of Texas's No. 1 high school football team. With Jason seriously injured, Matt must step up and …

Friday Night Lights premiered on October 3, 2006. It aired for two seasons on NBC. In May 2007, the series was renewed for a second season to consist of 19 episodes, but due to the writers' strike, it was shortened to 15 episodes.