Friday Night Lights (2006)
Kernel Score: 87% · 306 ratings
Genres: Drama
First aired: 2006-10-03
Seasons: 5 · 76 episodes
Where to watch Friday Night Lights
- Stream: Prime Video, Paramount+
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, Fandango At Home
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
The trials and triumphs of life in the small town of Dillon, Texas, where high school football is everything.
Friday Night Lights parents' guide: ages 12+
Parents need to know that Friday Night Lights is a TV-14 teen drama centered on high school football and small-town life in Texas.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official TV-14 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Cast
- Kyle Chandler as Eric Taylor
- Connie Britton as Tami Taylor
- Aimee Teegarden as Julie Taylor
- Michael B. Jordan as Vince Howard
- Jurnee Smollett as Jess Merriweather
- Dora Madison as Becky Sproles
- Grey Damon as Hastings Ruckle
- Matt Lauria as Luke Cafferty
Friday Night Lights FAQ
Is Friday Night Lights good?
Friday Night Lights has an 87% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 306 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Friday Night Lights?
In the US you can stream Friday Night Lights on Prime Video and Paramount+ and buy it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and Fandango At Home.
Is Friday Night Lights OK for kids?
Friday Night Lights is rated TV-14. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 12+. Parents need to know that Friday Night Lights is a TV-14 teen drama centered on high school football and small-town life in Texas.
What shows are like Friday Night Lights?
If you liked Friday Night Lights, try All American, The O.C., Nancy Drew and Queen Sugar.