| "Stay" | |
|---|---|
| Friday Night Lights episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 4 Episode 6 |
| Directed by | Patrick Norris |
| Written by | Bridget Carpenter |
| Cinematography by | Todd McMullen |
| Editing by | Stan Salfas |
| Original release dates | December 9, 2009 (DirecTV) June 11, 2010 (NBC) |
| Running time | 43 minutes |
| Guest appearances | |
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"Stay" is the sixth episode of the fourth season of the American sports drama television series Friday Night Lights, inspired by the 1990 nonfiction book by H. G. Bissinger. It is the 56th overall episode of the series and was written by co-executive producer Bridget Carpenter, and directed by Patrick Norris. It originally aired on DirecTV's 101 Network on December 9, 2009, before airing on NBC on June 11, 2010.[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, Matt and Julie leave for a musical festival in Austin, against her parents' protests. Meanwhile, Lyla visits Tim during her midterm break.
According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 3.66 million household viewers and gained a 1.0/4 ratings share among adults aged 18–49. The episode received extremely positive reviews from critics, who praised the performances and character development, although some were divided over the ending.