| "Wind Sprints" | |
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| Friday Night Lights episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 1 Episode 3 |
| Directed by | Jeffrey Reiner |
| Written by | Elizabeth Heldens |
| Featured music | "Come Back" by Pearl Jam |
| Cinematography by | David Boyd |
| Editing by | Stephen Michael |
| Original release date | October 17, 2006 |
| Running time | 43 minutes |
| Guest appearances | |
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"Wind Sprints" is the third 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 supervising producer Elizabeth Heldens and directed by co-executive producer Jeffrey Reiner. It originally aired on NBC on October 17, 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, the Panthers' performance is lambasted by the media and the citizens, pressuring Eric in finding a solution.
According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 6.55 million household viewers and gained a 2.3 ratings share among adults aged 18–49. The episode received extremely positive reviews from critics, who praised the performances, writing and emotional tone.