| "The March" | |
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| Friday Night Lights episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 5 Episode 11 |
| Directed by | Jason Katims |
| Written by | Rolin Jones |
| Cinematography by | Todd McMullen |
| Editing by | Robert Frazen |
| Original release dates | January 26, 2011 (DirecTV) July 1, 2011 (NBC) |
| Running time | 43 minutes |
| Guest appearances | |
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"The March" is the eleventh 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 74th overall episode of the series and was written by supervising producer Rolin Jones, and directed by executive producer Jason Katims. It originally aired on DirecTV's 101 Network on January 26, 2011, before airing on NBC on July 1, 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, the Lions prepare for the playoffs. Meanwhile, Tami receives an offer, Tim adjusts to his life outside prison, and Vince realizes that his father is falling in old habits.
According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 2.45 million household viewers and gained a 0.6/3 ratings share among adults aged 18–49, making it the least watched episode of the series. The episode received critical acclaim, with critics praising the themes, performances and set-up for the final episodes.