Friday Night Lights: Upping the Ante

The Panther's post-season destiny comes to light as they play a crucial game. Meanwhile, Coach Taylor deals with Smash's personal problems; Julie and Tyra find an unexpected friendship; Riggins reconnects with his estranged father; and Buddy uncovers something about Jason and Lyla.

Episode Info

Episode number: 1x14
Production Number: 114
Airdate: Wednesday January 31st, 2007

Director: Allison Liddi
Writer: David Hudgins

Alternate Airdates:

NL (RTL 8)	Sep 06, 2009
UK (Sky Atlantic)	May 14, 2012

Currently 8.6/10

8.6/10 (5 Votes cast)

Guest Stars

Brad Leland
As Buddy Garrity

Recurring

Brett Cullen
As Walt Riggins

Recurring

Co-Guest Stars

Anne Clarke As Drew Recurring	Blue Deckert As Mac McGill Recurring
Derek Phillips As Billy Riggins Recurring	Ed Clements As Radio Announcer Recurring
James Powers As Bradley Recurring	Katherine Willis As Joanne Street Recurring
Kendrick Jefferson As Tyronn Baxter Recurring	Liz Mikel As Corrina Williams Recurring
Louanne Stephens As Lorraine Saracen Recurring	Mark Nutter (1) As Mitchell Street Recurring
Merrilee McCommas As Pam Garrity Recurring	Orlando Storm Smart As Miles (as Orlando Smart) Recurring
Ryan Ciardo As Chuck Pierce Recurring	Steve Prince As Booster Rep Recurring
Jessica Layne As Sally	Leslie Langee As Anna
Steve Uzzell As Judge Paul Gerron	Sue Rock As Lydia Smith
Thomas Byrne As Producer (as Tom Byrne)

Main Cast

Kyle Chandler As Coach Eric Taylor	Connie Britton As Tami Taylor
Aimee Teegarden As Julie Taylor	Taylor Kitsch As Tim Riggins
Jesse Plemons As Landry Clarke	Zach Gilford As Matt Saracen
Adrianne Palicki As Tyra Collette	Minka Kelly As Lyla Garrity
Scott Porter As Jason Street	Gaius Charles As Brian "Smash" Williams