5x01 Expectations
October 27, 2010 9:00 pm
Coach tempers high expectations for East Dillon's impending season; Vince and Luke work to recruit a new player for the Lions' squad; Dillon bids farewell to two alumni as they prepare to leave for college.
5x02 On the Outside Looking In
November 3, 2010 9:00 pm
Eric realizes that the Lions' performance in the first game of the season hasn't satisfied everyone; Vince receives unexpected benefits from his status as a football player; and Luke's aggression on the field has repercussions.
5x03 The Right Hand of the Father
November 10, 2010 9:00 pm
Someone from Vince's past resurfaces. Julie connects with a faculty member. Eric tries to instill discipline in the team. Buddy is troubled after learning something about his son.
5x04 Keep Looking
November 17, 2010 9:00 pm
Coach is forced to play mediator as tensions erupt in the locker room. Luke gets recruited. Buddy deals with the trials and tribulations of fatherhood. Tami deals with a troubled student. The Lions welcome a new player.
5x05 Kingdom
December 1, 2010 9:00 pm
Coach discusses recruitment regulations. The Lions take a road trip. East Dillon's four stars make a pact. Julie's relationship becomes more complicated.
5x06 Swerve
December 8, 2010 9:00 pm
A popular magazine hails Coach as the "Kingmaker." Vince's past catches up to him. Luke reacts to the truth. A suspicious accident delays Julie's return to college.
5x07 Perfect Record
December 15, 2010 9:00 pm
Rivalry week stirs up controversy. Vince is caught in the middle between Coach and Ornette. Billy takes Luke under his wing.
5x08 Fracture
January 5, 2011 9:00 pm
Coach fears he's beginning to lose his grip on the team. Tami worries that one of her students is being neglected. Vince alienates his teammates. Becky enters a beauty pageant.
5x09 Gut Check
January 12, 2011 9:00 pm
Coach threatens to suspend Vince. Luke faces pressure. Billy learns some surprising news from Mindy. Becky starts a surprising new job.
5x10 Don't Go
January 19, 2011 9:00 pm
An elite college football program attempts to lure Coach away from East Dillon. Vince vows to earn his spot back. Friends and family speak at Tim's parole hearing. East Dillon holds a Fall Sports Banquet.
5x11 The March
January 26, 2011 9:00 pm
Coach Taylor feels threatened as East Dillon faces serious budget cuts; Tami is flown to Pennsylvania for the opportunity of a lifetime; The Lions begin their quest for state; Vince becomes the man of the house again.
5x12 Texas Whatever
February 2, 2011 9:00 pm
Coach Taylor is offered a deal he can’t refuse; Tim assesses his future plans when an old flame returns to Dillon; The fate of East Dillon’s football program is decided.
5x13 Always
February 9, 2011 9:00 pm
The Taylors face several decisions that could change their lives forever.
