The Taylors host Thanksgiving dinner. Elsewhere, Eric advises Vince to act more selfishly; a visitor surprises Julie and Landry; Tim makes a tough call; and East Dillon shows support for the Lions.
Eric decides to bench Luke; Tami tries to pacify her critics; the Riggins brothers adjust to new developments.
The team has trouble focusing; Tami gets involved in a controversial matter; Julie receives an upsetting phone call; Riggins makes a big purchase.
Dillon has been split in two, and Coach Taylor finds himself at the newly-reopened East Dillon High School in charge of students unlike any he’s coached before. Can he rebuild the football program from the ground up?
Coach Taylor is forced to talk tough when he works to clean up a park plagued with drugs and gang violence. Meanwhile, Becky learns she’s pregnant, and Jess and Landry’s relationship heats up.
Eric realizes that East Dillon’s problems aren’t only on the field; Jess tries to choose between Vince and Landry; Luke’s injury takes a toll on him; and Riggins makes a decision that could backfire.
Despite some doubt, coach Talor makes Vince quarterback. Tami struggles to comfort Julie who’s grieving over Matt’s sudden departure. Tim has a confrontation with Becky’s dad. Luke is badly injured. Landry makes a play for Jess.
Coach searches for a strategy to shut down their toughest opponent yet. Tim reconnects with Lyla. Vince discovers he has a gift for car theft. Julie and Matt attend a concert in Austin and reach a critical juncture in their relationship.
During a crisis, Matt receives support from the Taylors and Landry; Vince jeopardizes his football career in order to support his family; and Becky and Riggins become closer
Coach Taylor tries his best to arrange a pep-rally with old East Dillon Lions players. Debby explores way to get to know her homosexuality better. Becky tries to prepare for her Miss audition but it doesn’t go completely like she hoped. Tensions between Luka and Vince rises more and more. Matt gets some bad news.