In the town of Dillon, Texas, football is life and pressure mounts as the Dillon Panthers enter pre-season surrounded by a swirl of press, recruiters, and State Championship sized expectations.

Through faith and courage, tragedy turns to healing - In the wake of star quarterback Jason Street's serious injury, the town of Dillon turns to prayer.

After a difficult loss to the underdog Milbank Rattlers, the town of Dillon has turned on Coach Taylor. School officials point fingers, parents argue, and team morale is at an all time low.

Noose tightens around Coach Taylor during by-week -- Facing the Panthers' biggest rival, Coach Taylor must find a way to bring the team together while his family falls apart.

Fourth quarter belongs to us -- With the Arnett Mead game just days away, Ray 'Voodoo' Tatum proves he may not be the leader the team needs as he clashes with stressed out Coach Taylor and fellow players alike.

To good friends and Texas forever -- The Dillon Panthers are frustrated facing the possibility of last week's key win over Arnett Mead being overturned due to Ray Tatum's recruitment.

One Team, One Heart -- It's homecoming in Dillon, Texas, as alumni reunite, and the team prepares for the undefeated Laribee Lions.

Julie thinks about going on a date with Matt and a discouraged Smash turns to foul play to improve his on-field performance.

Growing pains -- Emotions intensify as the game against the intimidating Gatling High nears.

The cheerleaders are the focus of the town's attention as they prepare for the Championship Classic.

Matt's father makes a surprise return visit from Iraq for two weeks, only to emerge as a man far removed from the heroic figure Matt remembered. Meanwhile, Street and Lyla begin to rekindle their relationship.

The future of the Panthers' season is out of their hands as they wait for the result of a game between two opponents to determine their fate.

Crunch time -- It's do or die as the Panthers are one game away from the playoffs.

All bets are off -- The stakes are high on and off the field as the players prepare for their first playoff match.

The Panthers savor their crucial playoff win -- until race issues emerge and sorely test their bond.

Clear eyes -- Racial tensions are at an all time high as the black players on the Dillon Panthers won't play unless Mac McGill (Blue Deckert) is fired for his comments.

Sexual Healing -- The Panthers are deep into the playoffs and all players feel untouchable. Julie drops a bomb on an unsuspecting Matt when she says she's ready to have sex for the first time.

Why can't we be friends? -- When Buddy Garrity's affair is discovered, he finds himself in the doghouse.

Decisions, Decisions -- With TMU knocking on Coach Taylor's door, Julie decides to make it very clear to her parents that she does not intend to move away from Dillon and Matt.

For love of the game -- Coach Taylor feels the players are losing their grasp on the beauty of the game of football as distractions such as envelopes full of cash begin to mysteriously show up in the players' lockers.

Plans change, people change -- After being pressured by Texas Methodist University (TMU), Coach Taylor (Kyle Chandler) makes a rash decision that disrupts his future at Dillon and upsets the women in his life.

In the Season 1 finale, the Panthers gear up for the big game -- the state championship -- as rumors swell about whether or not Coach Taylor will accept a job at Texas Methodist University. Meanwhile, Tami receives some surprising news.