"Humble Pie" | |
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Friday Night Lights episode | |
Episode no. | Season 2 Episode 13 |
Directed by | Jeffrey Reiner |
Written by | Carter Harris |
Cinematography by | Todd McMullen |
Editing by | Peter B. Ellis |
Original release date | January 25, 2008 |
Running time | 43 minutes |
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"Humble Pie" is the thirteenth episode of the second season of the American sports drama television series Friday Night Lights, inspired by the 1990 nonfiction book by H. G. Bissinger. It is the 35th overall episode of the series and was written by supervising producer Carter Harris, and directed by executive producer Jeffrey Reiner. It originally aired on NBC on January 25, 2008.
The series is set in the fictional town of Dillon, a small, close-knit community in rural West Texas. It follows a high school football team, the Dillon Panthers. It features a set of characters, primarily connected to Coach Eric Taylor, his wife Tami, and their daughter Julie. In the episode, Smash faces charges over the assault, impacting his role in the season. Meanwhile, Tim and Billy try to pay their debt, while Jason starts working at the dealership.
According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 5.37 million household viewers and gained a 1.9/5 ratings share among adults aged 18–49. The episode received generally positive reviews from critics, although some criticized the resolution to Tim's and Smash's storylines.