Coach Taylor is offered a deal he can't refuse. Tim assesses his future plans when an old flame returns to Dillon. The future of High School Football in the town of Dillon is decided.moreless
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.moreless
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.
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.
Coach discusses recruitment regulations. The Lions take a road trip. East Dillon's four stars make a pact. Julie's relationship becomes more complicated.
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.moreless
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.
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.moreless
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 collegemoreless
Eric faces drama about the upcoming Lions and Panthers game; Tami attempts to pacify her critics; the Riggins brothers adjust to new family developments.
The team can't focus on their next game. Tami gets involved in a controversy. Vince wants to end his deal with Kennard. Julie gets an unexpected phone call from Matt.
Becky continues to struggle with her situation, and at Tim's suggestion seeks help from Tami. Vince makes some tough decisions in the wake of a family crisis and Julie contemplates life outside of Dillon.moreless
After witnessing a crime in a local hangout Coach Taylor teams up with Buddy to turn the lights back on at Carrol Park. Julie begins a new hobby while Becky reveals some startling news to Tim and Luke. Landry and Jess explore their relationship.moreless
Tami and Julie travel to the East coast for some college tours while Coach Taylor deals with the Lions' upcoming game "The Toilet Bowl" against the other worst team in the league.
Julie struggles with her loneliness while Vince gets promoted to a leadership position on the Lions. Matt's family responsibilities begin to take their toll and Tami shares an awkward moment with a co-worker.moreless
Coach tries to look for a new approach to take down their toughest opponent. Tim and Lyla are reunited until she has to go back to college. Julie and Matt go to a concert.moreless
Landry and Vince have feelings for Jess. Matt and Tim go on a hunting trip. Julie goes to a gay bar with Devon. The Coach does some research on East Dillon.
One of the star player ends up on the Lions' list. Coach attempts to build team spirit. Meanwhile Matt goes to visit an artist and Tim finds somewhere to live.
Coach has difficulty trying to unite his new team, the East Dillon Lions;. Matt lives as a townie for the first time and Tim finds his calling after a college lecture.
In the third season finale, Eric and his contract are up for discussion. Lyla and Tim talk about their future together. Mindy and Billy's wedding day has finally come. Tyra waits for some hopefully happy news about her waiting list status.moreless
Landry helps Tyra write her college essay. Matt is dealing with the various reactions his grandma will have once he tells her about his plans for college. Lyla leaves Tim's house. Eric and Tami come to a decision about the McCoys. The Panthers get ready to face one of the toughest teams.moreless
Tyra goes to Landry for help; the team is endangered by a new development; Matt's grandmother has an accident; Tim sees changes in Lyla; and J.D. and Joe clash.
Buddy opens up to Lyla about their money troubles, after he has a brief run in with the law. Coach Taylor catches Julie and Matt sleeping together. J.D.'s father worries about him losing focus after meeting a new girl. Tyra gets a little tutoring help from Landry for her SAT's.moreless