"Git'er Done" | |
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Friday Night Lights episode | |
Episode no. | Season 1 Episode 5 |
Directed by | Mark Piznarski |
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Featured music | "Let's Get Out of This Country" by Camera Obscura |
Cinematography by | David Boyd |
Editing by |
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Original release date | October 30, 2006 |
Running time | 43 minutes |
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"Git'er Done" is the fifth 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 consulting producers Patrick Massett and John Zinman and directed by Mark Piznarski. It originally aired on NBC on October 30, 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 prepares in choosing the starter quarterback for their next game, while Jason finds Herc's hobby.
According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 8.26 million household viewers and gained a 2.9 ratings share among adults aged 18–49, making it the most watched episode of the series. The episode received extremely positive reviews from critics, who praised the writing and character development.