Troy Anthony Hogan

The Taylors host Thanksgiving dinner; Julie and Landry receive an interesting proposition; Tim makes a difficult decision; East Dillon rallies around the Lions.

Coach makes an effort to temper the over-inflated expectations of East Dillon's fan base regarding the upcoming season. Tami is frustrated in her new job as East Dillon's guidance counsellor and Julie prepares to head off to college.

Not everyone is happy with how the team played in the season's first game; Vince discovers stardom comes with benefits; Luke pays for his aggressive play; Tami tries to start a tutoring program.

While Buddy receives troubling news about his son, Vince struggles to adjust to the return of his dad from prison. Julie bonds with a member of the faculty, and Buddy gets some disturbing news.

Coach must mediate when tensions erupt in the locker room; the Lions welcome a new player; Buddy deals with the trials of fatherhood; Tami counsels a troubled student.

The Taylors face several decisions that could permanently change their lives; Julie's plans for the future surprise Coach and Tami; the Lions go to State.