12th episode of the 5th season of Friday Night Lights
"Texas Whatever"
Friday Night Lights episode
Episode no.
Season 5 Episode 12
Directed by
Kyle Chandler
Written by
Kerry Ehrin
Produced by
Ron Fitzgerald
Michael Waxman
Nan Bernstein Freed
Cinematography by
Todd McMullen
Editing by
Stephen Michael
Original release dates
February 2, 2011 (2011-02-02)(DirecTV) July 8, 2011 (2011-07-08)(NBC)
Running time
43 minutes
Guest appearances
Zach Gilford as Matt Saracen
Taylor Kitsch as Tim Riggins
Adrianne Palicki as Tyra Collette
Brad Leland as Buddy Garrity
Derek Phillips as Billy Riggins
Dana Wheeler-Nicholson as Angela Collette
Episode chronology
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"Texas Whatever" is the twelfth episode of the fifth season of the American sports drama television series Friday Night Lights, inspired by the 1990 nonfiction book by H. G. Bissinger. It is the 75th overall episode of the series and was written by consulting producer Kerry Ehrin, and directed by main cast member Kyle Chandler. It originally aired on DirecTV's 101 Network on February 2, 2011, before airing on NBC on July 8, 2011.[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, the future of the Lions is put into jeopardy as Dillon prepares to announce one single football team. Meanwhile, Eric and Tami question their future, while Tim considers leaving Texas.
According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 3.01 million household viewers and gained a 0.7/3 ratings share among adults aged 18–49. The episode received critical acclaim, with critics praising the return of Matt and Tyra, performances and themes.
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