Season 1
1. Pilot
First aired: 10/3/2006 Production Code: 101
A newcomer coach Eric Taylor finds himself helming a promising high school football team, the Dillon Panthers, that has a real chance to make it to the top.
Writer: Peter Berg
Director: Peter Berg
Guest star: Louanne Stephens (Mrs Saracen), Brad Leland (Buddy Garrity), Derek Phillips (Billy Riggins), Mark Nutter (Mitchell Street), Katherine Willis (Joanne Street), Merrilee McCommas (Pam Garrity) , Cindy Creekmore (Missy Aubrey), Noble Chase Pack (Little Buddy Garrity (credited as Noble Pack)), Kate Krause (Tabby Garrity), John Hambrick (Eddie McMannus), Matthew Greer (Coach Deeks), Libby Villari (Mayor Lucy Rodell)
First aired: 10/10/2006 Production Code: 102
As the team pulls together and tries to help Matt get used to his new role as quarterback after Jason’s injury, Lyla offers her support to Tim.
Jason learns about the extent of his injury, and Tami gets a job as the school guidance counselor.
Writer: Jason Katims
Director: Jeffrey Reiner
Guest star: Libby Villari (Mayor Rodell), Blue Deckert (Mac McGill), Walter Perez (Bobby ‘Bull’ Reyes), Brad Leland (Buddy Garrity), Katherine Willis (Joanne Street), Mark Nutter (Mitchell Street), Louanne Stephens (Mrs. Saracen), Liz Mikel (Corrina), Brittany “Nieko” Mann (Noannie), Merrilee McCommas (Pam Garrity) , Joseph Cheatham (Fat Guy), Steve Prince (Reg), Witney McCauley (Sheila), Sabra Fuller (Mary Ann Granger), Cindy Creekmore (Missy Aubrey), Chris Doubek (Young Doctor), Michael Costello (Doctor Kroll), Anne Marie Clark (Drew), Stephen Bishop (II) (Interviewer), Pastor Sid Johnson (Reverend Grady), Reverend Peter Heckmann (Reverend Locke), Ravin Alexander (Crying Cheerleader), Derek Philips (Billy Riggins), Robin Prough (Cheerleader)
3. Wind Sprints
First aired: 10/17/2006 Production Code: 103
The situation in town begins to get ugly as Coach Taylor and his family is forced to endure heat from a difficult loss against the San Marco HS Rattlers.
Tim and Tyra break up after he confronts her about Smash, and Lyla, after having an argument with Jason, vents her anger onto Tim.
Writer: Elizabeth Heldens
Director: Jeffrey Reiner
Guest star: Aldis Hodge (Ray ‘Voodoo’ Tatum), Walter Perez (Bobby ‘Bull’ Reyes), Brad Leland (Buddy Garrity), Blue Deckert (Mac McGill), Derek Phillips (Billy Riggins), Libby Villari (Mayor Rodell), Katherine Willis (Joanne Street), Mark Nutter (Mitchell Street), Louanne Stephens (Mrs. Saracen), Brittany “Nieko” Mann (Noannie), Merrilee McCommas (Pam Garrity) , Michael Robert Tudyk (Sports Guy), Marcus M. Mauldin (Vic), Toby Metcalf (Father #2), Sean Hennigan (Arnet-Mead Coach), Allan Graf (Panthers Defensive Coach), Michael Foster (Defensive Coach), Brian Beal (Mean Guy in Car), Hector E. Rodriguez (Assistant Principal), Aaron Spivey-Sorrells (Coach #1), Mat Greer (Coach Deeks), Charon R. Arnold (Dolia), Cynthia Huerta (Nurse), Laura McManus (Homework Girl), Leah Coffman (Physical Therapist), L. Christian Mixon (Burly Guy), Megan Moser (Lois)
First aired: 10/24/2006 Production Code: 104
As the Panthers prepare for a match against the Tigers, who are their biggest rival, Jason’s new roommate tries to help him understand the potential he has for recovery.
Lyla tells Tim of her regrets about what happened between them, and Matt hits an all-time low.
Writer: Kerry Ehrin
Director: Allison Liddi
Guest star: Kevin Rankin (Herc), Louanne Stephens (Mrs. Saracen), Aldis Hodge (Ray ‘Voodoo’ Tatum), Libby Villari (Mayor Rodell), Blue Deckert (Mac McGill), Brad Leland (Buddy Garrity), Walter Perez (Bobby ‘Bull’ Reyes) , Hanna Loberg (Troubled Student), Allan Graf (Coach Graf), Robert Boothby (Corey), Brent Smiga (Henry Saracen), Charon R. Arnold (Dolia), Nick Brandt (Tiger QB), Toby Metcalf (Booster), Martha Prentiss (Cashier), Dell Johnson (Officer), Margaret Hoard (Mrs. Johnson), Robert Parrish (Phil), Ravin Alexander (Cheerleader), Ed Clements (Interviewer), Cindy Creekmore (Missy Aubrey), Sabra Fuller (Mary Anne Granger)
5. Git ‘Er Done
First aired: 10/30/2006 Production Code: 105
The big game against the Tigers drawing closer, Coach Taylor must decide between Matt and the self-assured recruit Ray “Voodoo” Tatum for the starting quarterback.
The feelings between Tim and Lyla grow stronger. Jason’s newly-found motivation strives him to begin the rehab.
Writer: John Zinman, Patrick Massett
Director: Mark Piznarski
Guest star: Aldis Hodge (Ray ‘Voodoo’ Tatum), Kevin Rankin (Herc), Walter Perez (Bobby ‘Bull’ Reyes), Blue Deckert (Coach Mac MaGill), Merrilee McCommas (Pam Garrity), Louanne Stephens (Mrs Saracen), Derek Phillips (Billy Riggins) , Patrick J. Adams (Connor Hayes), Peter Malof (Principal Brecker), Robert Boothby (Corey), Robert Parish (Phil), Gabriel Folse (Lance Jennings)
6. El Accidente
First aired: 11/7/2006 Production Code: 106
Ray Tatum faces the blame of his team mates after Panthers’ win in the game last week might be overturned. Defensive tackle Bobby Reyes is arrested by the police during a practice for beating a student. Coach Taylor and Buddy Garrity are questioned by the Texas High School athletic administration.
Lyla and Tim surprise Jason by taking him to the lake.
Writer: Carter Harris
Director: Dan Lerner
Guest star: Walter Perez (Bobby ‘Bull’ Reyes), Brad Leland (Buddy Garrity), Blue Deckert (Mac McGill), Derek Phillips (Billy Riggins), Aldis Hodge (Ray ‘Voodoo’ Tatum) , Chuck Bille (Football Player), Babs George (Mrs. Kaster), Sissy Siero (Francine), Agustin Solis (Cop #1), Vic Brooks (Forrest Aiken), Nicole Leigh (Anita), Jaqueline Renée (Karen Stark), Gabriel Folse (Lance Jennings), Lisa Cannizzaro (Cashier), James Powers (Bradley), Kristin Kitchen (Physical Therapist), Brent McGregor (Kaster), Robert Parish (Phil)
7. Homecoming
First aired: 11/14/2006 Production Code: 108
As the Panthers get ready to face the dominating Laribee Lions, the 2000 State Champ quarterback, Lucas Mize is set to join the team.
Smash catches his chance to convince a college scout of his talents. A focused Tim quits drinking. Jason’s suspicions of Lyla and Tim’s affair grow. Tyra and Billy set up an after game homecoming party.
Writer: David Hudgins
Director: Patrick Norris
Guest star: Libby Villari (Mayor Rodell), Katherine Willis (Joanne Street), Mark Nutter (Mitchell Street), Liz Mikel (Corrina), Brittany “Nieko” Mann (Noannie), Kevin Rankin (Herc), Brad Leland (Buddy Garrity), Blue Deckert (Mac McGill), Derek Phillips (Billy Riggins) , Whitney McCauley (Sheila), Stacey Oristano (Mindy Collette), Robert Boothby (Corey), Damon Carney (Coach Quinsberry), Loomis Warren (Linebacker Owen Price), The Gourds (Homecoming Band), Richard Dillard (Grady Hunt), Chad Brannon (Lucas Mize)
First aired: 11/28/2006 Production Code: 107
Julie thinks about going on a date with Matt. A discouraged Smash turns to foul play to improve his on-pitch performance. Cheered by Lyla and Tim, Jason has his first quad rugby game. A dinner turns into a fight for Coach Taylor, Tami, Riggins and his brother.
Writer: Bridget Carpenter
Director: Jeffrey Reiner
Guest star: Liz Mikel (Corrina), Derek Phillips (Billy Riggins), Kevin Rankin (Herc) , Brittney “Nieko” Mann (Noannie), Robert Parish (Phil), Nora Resnick (April Keegan), Texas Stampede (Wheelchair Rugby Team), Jill Mills (Rayla Carson), Nicole Taylor Hart (Pretty Girl), Jacqueline Claire (Junior Girl), Larissa Wolcott (Checkout Girl), Pastor Sid Johnson (Reverend Grady), Michael Fries (Slattery), Devon Saul (Kenjl), Todd Caschette (J.D.), Robert Boothby (Corey)
9. Full Hearts
First aired: 12/5/2006 Production Code: 109
Smash continues to go the extreme to improve his performance. Rumors begin to spread about Tim and Lyla’s relationship. Julie and Matt attempt to go out on a date but it is cursed from the beginning.
The Panthers are in much anticipation for their upcoming game against the Gatling High.
Writer: Aaron Rahsaan Thomas
Director: Josh Pate
Guest star: Brittany “Nieko” Mann (Noannie), Liz Mikel (Corrina), Merrilee McCommas (Pam Garrity), Derek Phillips (Billy Riggins), Libby Villari (Mayor Rodell), Louanne Stephens (Mrs. Saracen), Blue Deckert (Mac McGill), Brad Leland (Buddy Garrity) , Jen Matthews (Movie Cashier), Tom Spry (E.R. Attending), Deneen Tyler (Jordana Silverio), Henry Bryant (Junior Silverio), Megan Moser (Lois), Randy Stripling (Mayor Dwight Emerson), James Powers (Bradley), Whitney McCauley (Sheila), Pastor Sid Johnson (Reverend Grady), Robert Parish (Phil)
First aired: 12/12/2006 Production Code: 110
The cheerleaders prepare for Championship Classic. Lyla is picked on when people find out about her and Riggins. Coach Taylor tries to keep Matt and Julie apart. Jason goes home after being released from rehab.
Writer: Andy Miller
Director: Stephen T. Kay
Guest star: Merrilee McCommas (Pam Garrity), Derek Phillips (Billy Riggins), Mark Nutter (Mitchell Street), Louanne Stephens (Mrs. Saracen), Katherine Willis (Joanne Street), Liz Mikel (Corrina), Brittany “Nieko” Mann (Noannie), Brad Leland (Buddy Garrity), Blue Deckert (Mac McGill), Aasha Davis (Waverly Grady) , Ladd Lebus (Cheerleading Marshall), Stacey Schwartz (Smash Fan #2), Ra’Nel Kendrick (Smashette Twin #2), James Powers (Bradley), Ra’Shel Kendrick (Smashette Twin #1), Pastor Sid Johnson (Reverend Grady), Rebecca McFarland (Suzanne Der), John Newton (II) (Dude #2), David Baugh (Dude #1), Whitney McCauley (Sheila), Edward Herndon (Aaron), Timothy F. Crowley (Coach Crowley), Ryan Lee (Jake Dunn), Maggie Wheeler (Teacher), Gigi Erneta (Mrs. Dunn), Ken Webster (Ben Beck), Kristy Vaughan (Brittany Beck), Lainie Safady (Kennedy), Andrea Block (Colleen), Mark Walters (Jeff Sable)
11. Nevermind
First aired: 1/3/2007 Production Code: 111
The Panthers are preparing for another game they can’t lose. Matt’s father comes back from Iraq but his mother’s condition is difficult to take in.
Tami Taylor sees Tim Riggins regarding his grades. She believes he’s not doing his homework by himself and asks Landry to tutor him for his next oral exam. If he doesn’t pass, he won’t play in the football team.
Writer: Liz Heldens
Director: Jonas Pate
Guest star: Aasha Davis (Waverly), Blue Deckert (Mac McGill), Kevin Rankin (Herc), Brad Leland (Buddy Garrity), Louanne Stephens (Mrs. Saracen) , Katherine Willis (Joanne Street)
12. What to Do While You’re Waiting
First aired: 1/10/2007 Production Code: 112
The Panther’s fate is hung up on the result of a game between two other teams and there is nothing they can do about it.
Meanwhile, there is tension at the Street’s house because of the lawsuit they introduced against Coach Taylor.
Matt’s father has a hard time adjusting back to real life.
Writer: Kerry Ehrin
Director: David Boyd
Guest star: Brad Leland (Buddy Garrity), Louanne Stephens (Mrs. Saracen), Dana Wheeler-Nicholson (Angela Collette), Aasha Davis (Waverly), Blue Deckert (Coach Mac McGill) , Joey Truty (Little Buddy Garrity), Barry Tolli (Chaps Quarterback), Justin Lee Tidwell (Panther Football Player #71), Russell Thomas (II) (Football Player), Chad L. Stevens (Football Player), Christine Wolf (Dina), Chris Warner (Deputy), Libby Villari (Mayor Lucy Rodell), Stacey Rene Smith (Booster Mom/Teacher), Jeremy Sexton (Man), Tim Guinee (Bob), Brent Smiga (Henry Saracen), Katherine Willis (Joanne Street), Justin Riemer (Westerby coach), Micaela Phillips (Mini-cheerleader), Brian D. Phelan (Panthers QB Coach), Rupert Anthony Ortiz (Panther Football Player #70), Mark Nutter (Mitchell Street), Merrilee McCommas (Pam Garrity), Katina Latrell (Cheerleader), Kate Krause (Tabby Garrity), Linda Klein (Nurse), Landon Kash (Football Player), Matthew T. Johnson (Assistant Coach), Sara Hickman (Panthers Football Trainer), Mark Harrison (II) (Football Player), Michele Harrington (TV Reporter), Tania Haddad (Church member), Rana Haddad (Church member), Ramzi Haddad (Church member), Mathew Greer (Coach Deeks), Spencer Greenwood (Football Team Manager/Student), Gina Garza (Student), Cillian De Ros (Patron), Cindy Creekmore (Missy Aubrey), John Chilleri (Football boy), Dominik Chilleri (Football boy), Leroy Castanon (Fan), Courtney Carpenter Hale (Parishioner), Teri Beasley (Woman #1), Johnny Bartee (Prisoner), Cathy Baron (Unknown), Patrick J. Adams (Connor Hayes)
13. Little Girl I Wanna Marry You
First aired: 1/24/2007 Production Code: 113
The Panthers have only one more game to win in order to qualify for the play-offs. Smash’s mother discovers something that could end his football dreams.
Writer: Jason Katims
Director: Jeffrey Reiner
Guest star: Kevin Rankin (Herc), Louanne Stephens (Mrs. Saracen), Dana Wheeler-Nicholson (Angela Collette), Derek Phillips (Billy Riggins), Liz Mikel (Corrina Williams), Blue Deckert (Mac McGill), Brad Leland (Buddy Garrity), Merrilee McCommas (Pam Garrity) , Brent Smiga (Henry Saracen)
14. Upping the Ante
First aired: 1/31/2007 Production Code: 114
The Panthers prepare for their first playoff game.
Coach Taylor gets distracted as he has to come up with a solution to Smash’s use of drugs. Tyra and Julie befriend while Riggins bonds with his alienated father.
Buddy learns about Jason and Lyla’s engagement.
Writer: David Hudgins
Director: Allison Liddi
Guest star: Derek Phillips (Billy Riggins), Liz Mikel (Corrina Williams), Merrilee McCommas (Pam Garrity), Brad Leland (Buddy Garrity), Louanne Stephens (Mrs. Saracen) , Brett Cullen (Walt Riggins), Katherine Willis (Joanne Street)
15. Blinders
First aired: 2/7/2007 Production Code: 115
The Panthers savor their crucial playoff-win—until race issues emerge and sorely test their bond after Mac makes racial statements.
Tami frowns upon Julie’s newfound friendship with Tyra. The girls play a powder-puff football game.
Writer: Carter Harris, Bridget Carpenter
Director: Stephen Kay
Guest star: Dana Wheeler-Nicholson (Angela Collette), Kevin Rankin (Herc), Derek Phillips (Billy Riggins), Liz Mikel (Corrina Williams), Brad Leland (Buddy Garrity), Blue Deckert (Mac McGill), Aasha Davis (Waverly) , Whitney McCauley (Sheila Williams), Brett Cullen (Walt Riggins)
16. Black Eyes & Broken Hearts
First aired: 2/14/2007 Production Code: 116
Due to racial comments from Coach Mac, the black players on the team refuse to play unless he is sacked.
Julie is sucked deeper into the vortex as her friendship with Tyra develops. Matt tries to win Julie back.
Writer: John Zinman, Patrick Massett
Director: Jeffrey Reiner
Guest star: Kevin Rankin (Herc), Liz Mikel (Corrina Williams), Brad Leland (Buddy Garrity), Blue Deckert (Mac McGill), Aasha Davis (Waverly) , Brett Cullen (Walt Riggins)
17. I Think We Should Have Sex
First aired: 2/21/2007 Production Code: 117
After Julie reveals to Matt that she wants to have sex with him, Matt feels the need to put together something special. Tim clashes with his father.
The Panthers are into the next round of the playoffs and looking solid.
Writer: Liz Heldens
Director: Allison Liddi
Guest star: Dana Wheeler-Nicholson (Angela Collette), Louanne Stephens (Mrs. Saracen), Kevin Rankin (Herc), Derek Phillips (Billy Riggins), Merrilee McCommas (Pam Garrity), Brad Leland (Buddy Garrity), Blue Deckert (Mac McGill) , Alexandra Holden (Suzy Quinlan)
First aired: 2/28/2007 Production Code: 118
Lyla makes a surprise visit to the quad rugby camp where Jason is playing at, but she doesn’t find the comfort she came looking for.
Buddy Garrity’s affair with Tyra’s mother comes out. Consequently, Buddy decides to move in with the Taylors.
Smash becomes suspicious about Waverly when she goes for a midnight swim with him.
Writer: Kerry Ehrin
Director: Charles Stone III
Guest star: Aasha Davis (Waverly), Merrilee McCommas (Pam Garrity), Dana Wheeler-Nicholson (Angela Collette), Kevin Rankin (Herc), Blue Deckert (Mac McGill), Brad Leland (Buddy Garrity), Derek Phillips (Billy Riggins) , Jae Head (Bo), Stacey Oristano (Mindy Collette), Alexandra Holden (Suzy Quinlan)
First aired: 3/21/2007 Production Code: 119
With TMU trying to recruit Coach Taylor, Julie insists that she will not be moved away from Matt and Dillon. The quad rugby recruiters in Austin deliver some bad news to Jason. Riggins becomes friends with a single mother and her son.
Writer: Jason Katims
Director: Jeffrey Reiner
Guest star: Aasha Davis (Waverly), Kevin Rankin (Herc), Brad Leland (Buddy Garrity), Dana Wheeler-Nicholson (Angela Collette) , Jae Head (Bo), Stacey Oristano (Mindy Collette), Alexandra Holden (Suzy Quinlan), Alexandra Holden (Suzy), Brooke Langton (Jackie Miller)
20. Mud Bowl
First aired: 3/28/2007 Production Code: 120
A chemical spill near Dillon High School forces Coach Taylor and the Panthers to seek another facility in which to play the crucial State Semi-Final game.
Writer: David Hudgins, Liz Heldens
Director: David Boyd
Guest star: Aasha Davis (Waverly), Liz Mikel (Corinna Williams), Louanne Stephens (Mrs. Saracen), Derek Phillips (Billy Riggins), Kevin Rankin (Herc) , Amber Middlebrook (Parent Club Lady), Phillip Ontiveros Senior (Barber), Ed Clements (Lannie Albright), Brian Ernest (Referee), Odell Grant (Dillon Fan), Seth Spiker (Brant Player), John William Athas (Male Teller), Charles Sanders (Mediator), Richard Jackson (School Lawyer), Tom Procida (Uil Suit), Mark Walters (Jeff Sable), Peter Malof (Principle Brecker), Todd Whitthorne (Disaster Reporter), Michael Robert Tudyk (TV Announcer), Brian Thornton (Coach Gainey), James Powers (Bradley Cole), Libby Villari (Mayor Rodell), David Cowgill (Slammin’ Sammy), Matt McTighe (Mike), Mark Nutter (Mitchell Street), Katherine Willis (Joanne Street), Brooke Langton (Jackie Miller)
21. Best Laid Plans
First aired: 4/4/2007 Production Code: 121
Coach Taylor buckles under the pressure from Texas Methodist University. The news of his decision is not taken lightly by his family.
Riggins faces the impending consequences of his relationship. Landry wonders whether he should tell someone about Tyra’s situation.
Writer: Carter Harris, Kerry Ehrin
Director: Jeffrey Reiner
Guest star: Aldis Hodge (Ray ‘Voodoo’ Tatom), Brad Leland (Buddy Garrity), Merrilee McCommas (Pam Garrity), Louanne Stephens (Mrs. Saracen), Aasha Davis (Waverly) , Jae Head (Bo), Brooke Langton (Jackie Miller)
22. State
First aired: 4/11/2007 Production Code: 122
The rumors about Coach Taylor leaving the team at the end of the season get a boost when an inside source decides to speak up.
Meanwhile, the Panthers are preparing themselves for the state championship.
Writer: Jason Katims, Patrick Masset, John Zinman
Director: Jeffrey Reiner
Guest star: Brad Leland (Buddy Garrity), Aldis Hodge (Ray ‘Voodoo’ Tatom), Dana Wheeler-Nicholson (Angela Collette) , Jae Head (Bo), Stacey Oristano (Mindy Collette), Brooke Langton (Jackie Miller)
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