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Friday Night Lights: The First Season (2007)

Kyle Chandler , Connie Britton  |  NR |  DVD
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (410 customer reviews)

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  • Actors: Kyle Chandler, Connie Britton, Zach Gilford
  • Format: Anamorphic, Box set, Color, Dolby
  • Language: English (Dolby Digital 5.1)
  • Subtitles: English
  • Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
  • Number of discs: 5
  • Rated: NR (Not Rated)
  • Studio: Universal Studios
  • DVD Release Date: August 28, 2007
  • Run Time: 955 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (410 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B000RF1QE2
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #15,532 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
  • Learn more about "Friday Night Lights: The First Season" on IMDb

Special Features

  • 22 episodes on five discs
  • Deleted scenes
  • Behind the Lights: Creating the first season of Friday Night Lights

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The first season of Friday Night Lights accomplishes something that few television dramas are able to do: It betters the 2004 film (starring Billy Bob Thornton) on which the series is based. Set in Dillon, Texas, where football--even on the high school level--is everything, Friday Night Lights is a compelling drama with a football subplot. Poignantly and effectively touching on racism, rape, steroids, jealousy, infidelity, and life-changing injuries, the series presents the inhabitants of Dillon as real people who are flawed, but remarkable in their ordinariness. Though the series struggled to find an audience during its inaugural year, it was a critical favorite thanks to some fine acting by leads Kyle Chandler (as Coach Eric Taylor) and Connie Britton (who portrays his wife, Tami). Coach Taylor's career depends on his ability to get the Dillon Panthers to the state championship. If the team suffers a losing streak, he knows his family, which includes daughter Julie (Aimee Teegarden), will no longer be welcome in Dillon. Britton, who also played the coach's wife in the film version, is a phenomenal actress who shares simmering chemistry with Chandler. Not content at just being the coach's wife, she lands a job as a counselor at the local high school. That position plays a pivotal role in the season finale, which leaves viewers wondering whether Eric will leave Dillon to accept a coveted coaching job with a university. Though the majority of the twentysomething actors appear too mature to portray high school students, they have the mannerisms of teens down pat. Gaius Charles is perfect as cocky running back Brian "Smash" Williams, who'll risk his health to make sure he gets a football scholarship to college. Local sweethearts Jason Street (Scott Porter) and Lyla Garrity (Minka Kelly) are the high school's golden couple. When a football injury leaves him paralyzed, he finds strength in what the future holds for him, but Lyla finds herself in a short-lived affair with Jason's best friend Tim Riggins (Taylor Kitsch). Once the relationship comes out in the open, their classmates' reactions to the "traitors" show that sexual inequality is rampant even in the teen set. Tim's teammates briefly ostracize him, but just as quickly forgive him, especially since he's so valuable on the football field. But Lyla becomes persona non grata to the girls at school who take too much glee in calling the head cheerleader a slut. The hits she takes verbally are no less lethal than the ones the boys take on the gridiron. And the tentative relationship between Julie Taylor and Matt Saracen (Zach Gilford) is the best depiction of teenage love since Angela Chase fell for Jordan Catalano on My So-Called Life. The actors do a wonderful job conveying the sweetness, pain, and hurt of falling in love without really understanding all of its implications. Peter Berg, who co-wrote and co-directed the film, has a strong presence as a writer on the series and evenly distributes the storylines between the kids and the adults. Friday Night Lights is a drama with teenage characters at its core. But the stories are universal. --Jae-Ha Kim

Product Description

TV's hottest new drama, Friday Night Lights, touches down on DVD with all 22 Season One episodes in a 5-disc collection! In the small town of Dillon, everyone comes together on Friday nights when the Dillon High Panthers play. But life is not a game; and the charismatic players, new coach Eric Taylor (Kyle Chandler), and the passionate fans find that their biggest challenges and obstacles come off the field in the compelling day-to-day dramas of their tight-knit community. From producers Brian Grazer (The Da Vinci Code) and Peter Berg (The Kingdom) comes the critically acclaimed TV series based on the best-selling novel and hit theatrical movie. Discover why The Associated Press calls it "breathtaking in how it captures ordinary life set against extraordinary passions."

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Fantastic writing, great acting and wonderful story lines. tex803  |  100 reviewers made a similar statement
This was clearly one of the best shows to ever be on television. Bill Bickley  |  86 reviewers made a similar statement
I can wait to watch seasons 2-5. Jonathan  |  79 reviewers made a similar statement
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156 of 172 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Simply the best series on network television July 6, 2007
Format:DVD
HELP SAVE THIS SERIES! February 8, 2008 -- There is an extremely good chance that this evening's season finale (the decision not to make any more episodes for Season Two has apparently already been made) could be the last episode of FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS forever. Unless fans get involved. There are things we can do to save this, which is still one of the two best series on network television (I have to include PUSHING DAISIES on the best of the best list -- the other greatest shows on TV are on cable, BATTLESTAR GALACTICA, THE WIRE, and MAD MEN). Here on Amazon you can do either of two things. One, you can watch individual episodes of the show on Unbox. Two, you can buy Season One on DVD. Hey, it's only $18.99! That is the cost of a large pizza with three toppings! The other thing you can do is to go to any online FNL websites (either the official board on [...] or just about anywhere else -- Google it -- and find out about letter writing campaigns. Fans last year saved what is quite frankly a pretty average show, JERICHO, from cancellation. Surely the same can be done of one the most brilliant shows on TV. Although NBC president Ben Silverman seems intent on cancelling the show, there is a legitimate chance that it could reappear on another network (come on CW! it would instantly be your best show by a gigantic margin!). I'll revise this as developments occur.

Warning! Some spoilers are contained in the following review.

So many of my favorite shows seem afflicted with names that make nonviewers dismiss them without actually watching them. Based on the name alone or the most superficial knowledge of the show, they feel they known enough to ignore them.
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63 of 68 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars a terrific surprise July 5, 2007
Format:DVD
I was (am) a huge fan of the movie "Friday Night Lights," which I found to be incredibly well-acted and almost totally heartbreaking in its depiction of how important high school football is to at least some parts of Texas. I'd rank it not only as one of the best sports movies ever made, but as one of the best movies of ANY kind of the decade thus far.

Those are big shoes for a television series to try and fill, but I have to say, this one is getting the job done pretty well.

The pilot episode is far and away the weakest of the entire season, and it had me more than little worried that the series was going to tank right off the bat. It's not a bad episode -- just a little flat and uninspired (surprising, considering that it and the movie shared the same director, Peter Berg).

Things began to improve very quickly with the second episode, however, and the series seemed literally to get better every episode, right through to the end of the season.

The entire cast is terrific, but I think special mention needs to be made for the closest thing the show has to leads: Kyle Chandler and Connie Britton. Both are terrific actors who are past due for real stardom, and if there were any justice, this show would do it for them. They are utterly convincing in their roles as the team's coach and the school's guidance counselor. Oh yeah, and they're married. Together, their portrayal of a married couple is quite possibly the best, most convincing and illuminating, and most all-around affecting filmed relationship that I have ever seen on television. You'd swear at some points that you were watching a documentary -- and a really good one, at that.
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50 of 55 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Trust the Critics July 7, 2007
By Mae
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I didn't even consider watching this show at the beginning of the 06/07 season. It was a show about football, enough said.

Then it was critically acclaimed and low-rated, which I find is a sign of great television, so I gave it a chance. I didn't love it immediately--it took me a couple of episodes to get into it--but by the time I loved it, I really loved it. I was so glad that NBC had posted aired episodes on-line so I was able to catch up.

It is well-acted. beautifully shot, and emotionally engaging. And the price of this set is unbeatable. I look forward to sharing it with friends, hoping against hope that for once there will be a ratings turnaround in favor of quality television.
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Best Show Ever? September 14, 2007
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I've never reviewed anything on amazon before b/c I've never felt the urge to proselytize before.

Simply put, this is the best TV show my wife and I have ever seen, or at least the best since that aborted semi-season of My So-Called Life.

Unbelievably good acting, incredibly understated but powerful writing (except for the absurd football scenes, but so what?), phenomenal music. Just absolutely perfect, especially once they drop the annoying jittery cinema-verite stuff after the third epi.

You will not be disappointed. Unless you're looking for something about football.
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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars So Good You Can't Put It Down July 6, 2007
By K. Rugg
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And I mean like a tremendous book.

Like when you were a kid and you sat on your favorite couch under the stairs, stack of Oreos and a glass of milk at your side, and devoured the next "Black Stallion" book by Walter Farley. Or the next Spiderman/Thor/Fantastic Four (pick one) comic. Or, as you got older, the next "Horatio Hornblower" adventure or the next "Lord of the Rings" saga or the next "Harry Potter" drama.

Watching "Friday Night Lights" (the TV Series) is just like spending time with a beloved book.

You can't wait to find out what happens to the characters next. You can't believe what terrible thing happens next. You can't believe what awesomely wonderful thing happens next.

You don't know that time is passing. You're in that best summer-like "unscheduled time" mode -- totally immersed in a world. You are transported by the atmospheric music of "Explosions in the Sky" and the scary-big skies of Texas and the small-town kindnesses and the quirkily sweet citizens.

And it's like a book because you really do need to watch it from the beginning. Unless you're a wacko, you wouldn't start a beloved book from the last chapter, now would you?

I just stumbled across the show's first episode because I heard Kyle Chandler was in it and that Peter Berg produced it. I was totally unprepared for the 21 hours that came next. Something entirely fresh. Entirely different. Entirely unforgettable.

I haven't advocated so hard for a show to be watched or renewed since "Firefly." Those of you who watched that show's 14 hours will know what I mean. It was all about the cast. All about the family.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great show even for non-football lovers
Yes, there is football, but the character arcs are superb. Acting is top notch and the stories are compelling. Read more
Published 5 days ago by rt
4.0 out of 5 stars Great Show
This show has a great story, and the acting is very good. I am not a fan of that type of camera work where the camera is moving all over the place like the camera man forgot his... Read more
Published 6 days ago by Duuuuuude
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Show
I can't believe we waited so long to watch this show. We're going to need a few more marathon sessions to get through the next few seasons. Amazing!
Published 6 days ago by lawdog50
5.0 out of 5 stars great
love this show watched it when it first came out and still love it all over again! great depiction of family and work the struggles that each face and the obstacles that they... Read more
Published 6 days ago by Kayla J. Sevey
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Series
This series has a mix of football but also follows the life of the different players and coaches which makes it a real life experience. So far it has been outstanding.
Published 8 days ago by Anitra Brosseau
5.0 out of 5 stars Great show
It's taken me a very long time to watch this show and I am enjoying every minute of it. Kyle Chandler has a history of doing great series. Anyone remember "Homefront"?
Published 8 days ago by Tami
5.0 out of 5 stars Best TV series ever produced
Brilliantly cast, beautifully written, be careful when you start watching this series because you won't be able to stop. Read more
Published 8 days ago by Margaret A. Whitchurch
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome
We missed this when it was on and now obsessed with it! Sped through season one and 2 and now can't wait for 3
Published 8 days ago by abg1972
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it!
I choose to give this season five starts because of the quality of the streaming video. The picture quality was great and came through with no problems. Read more
Published 9 days ago by Jodi Mccoy
5.0 out of 5 stars Good so far
First episode drags you in I like it for the football wife likes it for the drama
Nice to have a show we both like
Published 10 days ago by Pen Name
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subtitles ?
Just English, sorry.
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blu-ray?
I agree with this! We need FNL Blu Ray POST HASTE!
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Whatever the heck you tried to express on your bizarrely surreal comment, just remember that Friday Night Lights is a great show and it won't let us down on the seasons to come.
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