| "Eyes Wide Open" | |
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| Friday Night Lights episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 1 Episode 2 |
| Directed by | Jeffrey Reiner |
| Written by | Jason Katims |
| Cinematography by | David Boyd |
| Editing by | Peter B. Ellis |
| Original release date | October 10, 2006 |
| Running time | 43 minutes |
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"Eyes Wide Open" is the second episode of the first season of the American sports drama television series Friday Night Lights, inspired by the 1990 nonfiction book by H. G. Bissinger. The episode was written by executive producer Jason Katims and directed by co-executive producer Jeffrey Reiner. It originally aired on NBC on October 10, 2006.
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, Eric feels the pressure of continuing the season without Jason, while the latter receives heartbreaking news.
According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 5.87 million household viewers and gained a 2.1 ratings share among adults aged 18–49. The episode received near critical acclaim, with critics complimenting the performances and character development. Many felt that the episode was a strong follow-up to the pilot.