Season Premiere: 10/27/10
This phenomenal show has been the little series that could, with DirecTV's unusual deal with NBC allowing it to run far longer than similarly ratings-challenged series usually do. This will be the final season of Friday Night Lights, but the show goes out with its head held high as it enters a very respectable Season 5. We'll continue to see how Coach Eric Taylor (Chandler) struggles to build the East Dillon Lions into a force to be reckoned with, while Tami (Connie Britton), per usual, makes some bold choices, in her new role as East Dillon's guidance counselor.
As the show continues to show the passage of time, Jesse Plemons ("Landry Clarke") and Taylor Kitsch ("Tim Riggins") both depart as series regulars, but look for both actors to make guest appearances, as nearly all of the original cast, including Scott Porter ("Jason Street"), Adrianne Palicki ("Tyra Collette") and Zach Gilford ("Matt Saracen"), are set to return at various points during the final season.