| "Perfect Record" | |
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| Friday Night Lights episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 5 Episode 7 |
| Directed by | Adam Davidson |
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| Cinematography by | Todd McMullen |
| Editing by | Ron Rosen |
| Original release dates | December 15, 2010 (DirecTV) May 27, 2011 (NBC) |
| Running time | 43 minutes |
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"Perfect Record" is the seventh episode of the fifth season of the American sports drama television series Friday Night Lights, inspired by the 1990 nonfiction book by H. G. Bissinger. It is the 70th overall episode of the series and was written by Etan Frankel and Derek Santos Olson, and directed by Adam Davidson. It originally aired on DirecTV's 101 Network on December 15, 2010, before airing on NBC on May 27, 2011.[1]
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, criminal records detailing some of the Lions' actions are leaked to the public. Meanwhile, Billy teaches Luke how to win Becky over, and Vince has to choose between what his father and Eric want.
According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 2.92 million household viewers and gained a 0.8/4 ratings share among adults aged 18–49. The episode received critical acclaim, with critics praising the performances, themes and character development.