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S1E02 · Season 1

Eyes Wide Open

2006 · Dillon, Texas

The Episode

Dillon reels from Street's injury as Matt Saracen is thrust into the starting job and Coach Taylor faces a town that wants a miracle.

TV Reviewer's Take

A study in pressure — on a sophomore backup, on a new coach, on a community that confuses football with faith. The show's empathy is already its superpower.

Critics' Corner

Reviewing season one for The A.V. Club, Sonia Saraiya graded it an A−.

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