1st episode of the 4th season of Friday Night Lights
"East of Dillon"
Friday Night Lights episode
Episode no.
Season 4 Episode 1
Directed by
Peter Berg
Written by
Jason Katims
Produced by
Ron Fitzgerald
Michael Waxman
Nan Bernstein Freed
Cinematography by
Todd McMullen
Editing by
Ron Rosen
Original release dates
October 28, 2009 (2009-10-28)(DirecTV) May 7, 2010 (2010-05-07)(NBC)
Running time
43 minutes
Guest appearances
Zach Gilford as Matt Saracen
Alicia Witt as Cheryl Sproles
Brad Leland as Buddy Garrity
D. W. Moffett as Joe McCoy
Jeremy Sumpter as J.D. McCoy
Madison Burge as Becky Sproles
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"East of Dillon" is the first episode of the fourth season of the American sports drama television series Friday Night Lights, inspired by the 1990 nonfiction book by H. G. Bissinger. It is the 51st overall episode of the series and was written by executive producer Jason Katims, and directed by series developer Peter Berg. It originally aired on DirecTV's 101 Network on October 28, 2009, before airing on NBC on May 7, 2010.[1]
The series is set in the fictional town of Dillon, a small, close-knit community in rural West Texas. It follows a high school football team, the Dillon Panthers. It features a set of characters, primarily connected to Coach Eric Taylor, his wife Tami, and their daughter Julie. In the episode, Eric adjusts to his new job at East Dillon, while Tim and Matt struggle in their new lives.
According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 3.90 million household viewers and gained a 1.2/5 ratings share among adults aged 18–49. The episode received critical acclaim, with critics praising Kyle Chandler's performance, writing and new storylines. For his performance, Kyle Chandler received a nomination for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series at the 62nd Primetime Emmy Awards.
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