A Hard Rain's Gonna Fall

"A Hard Rain's Gonna Fall" is the eleventh episode of the third season of the American sports drama television series Friday Night Lights, inspired by the 1990 nonfiction book by H. G. Bissinger. It is the 48th overall episode of the series and was written by supervising producer Bridget Carpenter and co-executive producers Patrick Massett and John Zinman, and directed by co-producer Michael Waxman. It originally aired on DirecTV's 101 Network on December 17, 2008, before airing on NBC on March 27, 2009.

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, a change threatens to dismantle the Panthers as they prepare for the semifinals. Meanwhile, Matt faces bigger problems with Lorraine, Tyra prepares a bridal shower for Mindy, and J.D. continues being pressured by his father in abandoning his relationship.

According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 3.95 million household viewers and gained a 1.2/4 ratings share among adults aged 18–49. The episode received extremely positive reviews from critics, who praised the performances, character development and emotional tone.