DISQUS

Bryan · 2 years ago

its a great show. i wish CW could buy it out and continue it. Would be good ratings for them. is that even poss?

people need to tune in

Bill Gorman · 2 years ago

It is definitely possible that the show could move to a cable net. More likely that happens with a "friendly" network, ala Law & Order:CI's move to USA.

Georgia · 2 years ago

It's a good show and should stay on the air somewhere. It is on a terrible night in a terrible time slot.

Shay · 2 years ago

I am praying that if it is canceled by NBC, USA or the CW picks it up. It would do great on the CW.

Matt · 2 years ago

Renew. Simple as that. But it needs a better time slot..It looks like Journeyman won't be around much longer with the ratings its getting which is a shame, but perhaps FNL can take mondays at 10pm..

Norrie · 2 years ago

FNL is geard to a certain demographic - I have tried to get into it, but I find it a little boring because it is totally focused on football and little else. The people always seem to be under so much angst. It would do better on the CW network or Family network. It is definitely a teenage drama.

Frank · 2 years ago

It's a football show - why run it on Friday's nites when high school football is being played.

Robert Seidman · 2 years ago

I'm with Frank -- other than having Friday in it's name because its a show about High School football on Fridays, I do not think it's a good idea to actually compete with High School football!

Moving the night it airs is probably a good idea, but I think the show needs to be on either at 8p or 9p. Since it skews young, airing it at 10p might be too late.

Jake · 2 years ago

Friday and Saturday prime time is like the kiss of death to any show. Maybe put it on before football on Sunday and cut out Keith Olbermann from the pre game.

Ike · 2 years ago

Ouch. I thought FNL's English-language win among adults 18-34 on 10/19 might be a sign that it's doing OK (it was only beaten by Univision on that night, according to a recent Mediaweek article). But if it was #3 the following week, that's definitely NOT good.

Another timeslot probably wouldn't help. It's already been tried on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. One episode last year aired on Mondays at 10 after "Heroes" and didn't do any better than usual. Why put it back there again?

The problem with moving FNL to another channel: Other channels pick up new shows in the hopes they'll be HUGE hits. FNL has pretty much proven it has a ceiling of 5 or 6 million. Shows that move networks almost always fall in the ratings ("JAG" might be the one exception). Moving to cable means a BIG drop in ratings. USA would rather spend its money on a new show hoping it'll get the blockbuster (by cable standards) ratings of "Burn Notice" or the first year of "The 4400." The only reason "L&O: CI" moved is because producer Dick Wolf has tons of power, plus he slashed the budget.

Mike · 2 years ago

I don't spend much of my time watching TV. However, I do make time for this show. I agree with what several other people have said about it's current time slot. I have to believe that the people that would watch this show are in attendance of their local high school's football game and therefore are missing this excellent show. I have a DVR so I record it and watch it the next night. Pick a new night or maybe start tracking the DVR viewership--maybe more people are recording it and watching at another time versus watching at it's normal time.

Mandi · 2 years ago

I don't mean to be defeatist, but I've been interested in this show, but decided not to watch it because its ratings were so low. I've got my heart broken too many times with getting really into 'fan favorite' shows that eventually get axed by the networks (sniff sniff Veronica Mars). I might check it out on dvd, but unless it seems it's going to get picked up again, I'm not going to waste my time.

Susan · 2 years ago

I know what you mean, Mandi. I didn't get into this show until they reran some episodes in the summer. I bought the DVD and fell in love with it, knowing that it was ratings challenged. Though, I've been through it many times before (Felicity, Reunion, American Dreams), it is always very painful when favorite shows get canceled. That said, I am still glad I watched it and urge you to try it out because it is a great show if you like realistic drama.

To address someone else's point about a move to cable. If 3-4 million followed the show to cable, it would be considered a huge hit. Tell Me You Love Me gets under 1 million viewers, but was still renewed for a second season by HBO. It's rare that a cable show draws 10 million +. I think CW might be the best move though.

Kevin J-M · 2 years ago

Why is Wednesday a bad night? A lot of highly rated shows are on Wednesday. It's not the night or time slot--is it that people can't figure out why a show called "Friday Night" is broadcast on a Wednesday? I think it should move to Fridays at 8--on Fox. It couldn't possibly do worse in that slot on that network than Next Great American Band is doing.

Jen · 2 years ago

FNL is a great show. I know a lot of people that watch it and are as addicted to it as we are. Perhaps with the use of DVRs (which is what we use), ratings just aren't accurate. I really hope they don't cancel it.

Ryan · 2 years ago

I agree a lot with several of the other comments above. FNL is a great drama. It's hard to understand why I watch it, since I haven't been in High School since 1995, but it's well written and lures you in each week with a myriad of plot twists. Also, I have to agree with Mike and Jen about the DVR usage and other commenters about the bad time slot on Fridays. I record it each week and almost always watch it another night, so maybe the ratings are understated. Although the show's name makes you think Friday would be the right night to air, I think it's a poor choice if they hope to boost ratings. Really hope it doesn't get cancelled, because it's a great show (one of my favorites) and I only watch a few network programs a week.

Kristy · 2 years ago

WHY don't people watch this show??? It's GREAT! I can't believe that people continue to watch Moonlight (which has horrible acting) over FNL. SAVE THIS SHOW!!!

Jessica · 2 years ago

This is such a great show and it is a damn shame that people aren't watching it! I will be SO disappointed if they take it off the air!!

Gary · 2 years ago

Look NBC has to show something in this time slot so why not Friday Night Lights. It is easily one of the least expensive shows produced for television with it's local, non-union crew and location shoots.

Whatever they replace it with will cost them more money so it makes no sense.

And for those of you that comment about the show being solely about football you could not be more wrong and obviously you seldom watch it.

Jean · 2 years ago

I really think that this shows ratings cannot be accurate. I have not yet met someone that does not love this show from my friends (late 40's) to my son friends (19-40) and his co workers. Also, when I had surgery all the hospital personnel I taked to loved it as well. I take it and my son and I watch it later when time allows. This show, the Office, Chuck and Heroes are the only must see shows in our house.

Best show we have ever watched, if it gets cancelled we will be devastated. Put it on Thursday between Earl/Office and ER.

stiegy9729 · 2 years ago

have never seen Friday Nigh Lights but have enjoyed Kyle Chandler in Early Edition and a show that he did on ABC early on in his career!
Understand it's a good show and a favorite or the critics!

Maggie Davidowski · 2 years ago

They should put this show on Wednesday's. Nothing that great on. If they take it off it will not be the first time that I have been disappointed. Save The show.

Rena Moretti · 2 years ago

It's a horrible show. Actually I find it unwatchable because of its intentionally crappy camera work.

I find watching a home video more interesting cinematically than FNL.

I think the ratings show I'm not the only one who thinks that.

NBC made a horrible mistake renewing it - probably because they were hoping the hype would grow the ratings, it didn't!.

It was always low-rated and audiences don't like badly-made shows. It's really that simple.

If NBC found it in its brain to forbid any more shakycam on its shows, its ratings would take a turn for the better.

Quality pays off and FNL is the opposite of cinematic quality.

Susan Davis · 1 year ago

It would be great if a cable network would pick this show up. I think it is too good of a show not to pick up by someone else. love the way it is shot it gives it a more realistic feel. I don't see how anyone who has seen the show would think it was bad?

Aeleranne · 1 year ago

Do people really stay home to watch TV anymore? It seems outdated to measure the success of a program by the viewers of a certain time in this era of Tivo and the Internet. I never watched this program until I found it on the Internet during the holidays, where I was able to watch all the episodes back to the beginning of season 1. I really enjoy it and hope it is renewed.

Bill Gorman · 1 year ago

Aeleranne, the folks who write and frequent this site are not typical. Only 20% of homes have DVRs in them, and this season about 9% of broadcast primetime viewing has been by DVR.

I *never* watch live TV except sporting events, but the vast majority of Americans still watch TV live today.

Rena Moretti · 1 year ago

Well Susan, Ill be argumentative and I hope you won't mind, but I don't think shaking the camera makes a show look real in any way shape or form. Rather, I think it makes you aware that there is an operator shaking the camera for no particular reason.

Personally, I find that the lowest quality you can get to when it comes to direction, and overall makes it pretty much unwatchable.

Essentially, to watch it, you have to train your brain to ignore the camera direction, which is the antithesis of good directing.

Lee Robinson · 1 year ago

I think that if the writers strike wraps up, NBC should finish the 22 episodes so that if they decide to cancel it, then the fans would at least have some closure on the storyline. After all, if it is an inexpensive show to make, what is there to lose? Nothing worse than leaving the fans hanging. It's happened too many times. The cast and crew of FNL should be proud - it's the best drama I've come across for a while, and I am not a teenager either. Get back to production and see out the 22 episodes that were orginally planned NBC!!!

Nighthawk · 1 year ago

Lee Robinson....excellent idea, NBC should at least have the decency to give us the rest of the season....then another network can pick it up next year.

And I think I've figured out who Rena Moretti is. It's actually Ben Silverman. Who else would continuously return to a site of a show they hated to tell all the people who love it not to? Give it up Ben, it's not working :)

kaz · 1 year ago

this is one if not the only show on TV that is original, touching and a true dam good series!
The chacters and story lines are true and If this show goes then I hope another Network takes it on, with some off the shows on the CW bringin in 1.9 mil an ep why are they gettin a 2nd season?
I want more FNL a few more seasons!!!!
Clear eyes Full Hearts Cant Lose?
Does NBC have full A Heart?

steph · 1 year ago

this is a wonderful show. I love it!
if its not doing well move it to a different day... i mean not alot of people are home on a friday nite!!

steph · 1 year ago

luv luv luv this show. it rules.
move it to a week day OTHER than friday, no ones home friday nite!

Bryan · 1 year ago

Glad to see all the supporters. That Rena lady is the only one that is negitive. She must work for Nielson or something. She probably hated Sienfeld too. ..... anyhow, I hope NBC renews, they don't have good rating no matter what anyways so why not keep a quality show. Im not a Teenager either and my wife and I both love it. We hope for a season 3. Someone should set up a www.safefridaynightlights.com site.. lets get it back like they did with Jericho.

Bryan · 1 year ago

THERE ACTUALLY IS A www.safefridaynightlights.com check it out everyone sign away.

Bryan · 1 year ago

Remember when they sent Nuts to save Jerhico... well now you can send Footballs to save Friday night lights. Check out this site..

www.safefridaynightlights.tv

Rob · 1 year ago

NBC is said to be working to renew Friday Night Lights for a third season, but nothing is certain. They are trying to squeeze more profit out of the show, possibly by repositioning it with reruns on its cable affilitates (USA Network). This is the same structure they used to renew Law and Order Criminal Intent last year. While the ratings are probably the lowest of any of NBC's regular series, the demographics (young,wealthy, educated viewers) of the show appear to make it at least marginally profitable for NBC to pursue renewal. I am crossing my fingers. Importantly, NBC did not bill last week's show as any kind of "finale."
I am still perplexed why the numbers for the show last week were so bad, after the previous week's numbers were decent.

Barbara · 1 year ago

I am very upset of the possibilty of the cancellation of FNL. NBC would be remiss to let this show go, great actors, excellent story line, realistic of sports and family life. Don't cancel the show !!!

Ange · 1 year ago

I don't know a blessed thing about football. But FNL is a show I wait for week after week. My computer wallpaper has the "Clear eyes..." slogan. But I'll be darned if I can figure out how to sign the petition to keep it on the air. There doesn't seem to be anything to click on in the websites mentioned. Oh well. Let's hope NBC gets the message anyway.

Bryan · 1 year ago

MUST READ!! FOR THE FANS!!!!

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Carol Pennington · 1 year ago

Please save this show by me having teenagers, 1 a cheerleader and 1 a very promising starting Q B I can relate 1005 to this exciting show it needs to be saved.

kayarn · 1 year ago

nothing really anybody can do at this point. say what you want about nbc giving it the friday death slot, but it got a respectable lead-in from deal or no deal and blew it. now, deal or no deal is a mindless show that a trained ape could follow, and it doesnt exactly with flow with something as intelligent and unique as friday night lights, but losing audience is losing audience no matter how you spin it.

since the show is fairly cheap to produce and it does have a bunch of critical acclaim, there is got to be solid hope that it will catch on on cable next season. youd have to figure that it will average 3 million viewers or so on usa or something, which if production costs and everything work out, could make a profit for universal and keep the show on the air.

but its got to be done on nbc. as much as i like the show, tv is a business. friday nights are pretty much over in terms of original scripted programming. it will turn into game show and news magazine night next year. and look, amensia did better than friday night lights. yes, its a head scratcher considering the differences in quality, but business is business and money is money. such is life.

Brad · 1 year ago

Thanks for posting that link. Great news if FNL gets saved and potentially longetivity for the series. I hope its true. Great show. It has very little to do with actually playing football and much more to do with the difficulties of living in a football crazed community, as well as the difficulties of raising a family and the problems facing teenagers.

Shirli · 1 year ago

FNL is a great show that should not be cancelled. There is so much drivel on TV that really needs to be axed, but FNL is not one of them. One reason people do not watch the show (I think) is that the characters are difficult to sort out on the first viewing. Perhaps a show that would re-introduce the main characters without throwing them at the viewer all at once.

Doug · 1 year ago

I guess if you want to kill a show then you put it in a time slot when all of it's potential viewers will be somehwere else. It doesn't take to much of a brain child to figure that out.

Leslie · 1 year ago

They Need to bring it back there are alot of people that watched it and yes they did have a point maybe not play it on a night that they have football games or on a weekend play it in the middle of the week Just please renew it every show i start watching you all have to take them away.....

Kelley · 1 year ago

I actually became a fan of the show when it aired on BRAVO as a marathon for the first season after XMAS break. I was hooked from the start. It's a great show but I think time slot of 9:00 on a Friday night is awful---I liked it better on Wednesdays @ 8:00. The only route on the show I don't really care for this season is what Lyla is like now & that Matt & Julie aren't together.

pamela j smith · 1 year ago

I cannot believe FNL is being canceled!!!It is a great show in a screwed up time slot. I am in my mid 50's and love the show. I generally go out on Friday's but I stay home so I do not miss this show. Yes, I could tape it but I don't. I have not stayed home to view a t.v. program since Dallas. That should tell the nitwits that make the decisions on what stays and what goes think twice.Good lord get rid of Trump and keep Friday Night Lights.

kirk · 1 year ago

I just started watching this show during season two. I caught season one from NBC.com because its a great way to watch the show when you have time plus there are only like a few commericals compared to the twenty minutes they show if you actually watched it on TV. I think any show on Friday and Saturday night is going to do poorly because people go out on those nights and do not sit at home to watch TV. Plus Sporting events will always win on friday and saturday no matter your age because high schools are played on friday nights or people watch and go to Pro Games. Hello TV executives. Oh yeah and im getting kind of sick of Reality TV. what happened to actually shows??????

Drew Johnson · 1 year ago

The only good show on Tv all week.Nevr watch TV now,and that was the only time I really would stay home to watch.Please save and move to another time slot

sharon gigliotti · 1 year ago

Save the show!!! It rocks! Change the night it airs. Fridays people are busy.

dewutfan · 1 year ago

FNL great show bad night! move it to another night? nbc pull your heads out of your butt you tell me that Trumps show is better!LOL i just love looking at that comb over hair dooooo and gene simmions hair. But this show on any other night and watch what happens? try it you might like it

Amanda · 1 year ago

Hey Kristy, don't drag Moonlight into this. Just because your show is getting the ax doesn't mean that Moonlight deserves to be hacked at. It comes down to what the majority of people want to watch. I'm not going to diss FNL just because it has potential Moonlight fans even though Moonlight is on the bubble.

michael · 1 year ago

Please don't cancel FNL, it's a great cast, the small town but big dreams story line shows winning attitudes and normal everyday challenges we all go through. I'm looking forward to the new season. Good stuff.

Jaybird · 1 year ago

IF YOU TAKE FRIDAY NIGHTS OFF THE AIR, YOU WILL BE MAKING A VERY BIG MISTAKE. I'LL
BOYCOTT NBC AND ASK THE SAME OF ALL MY FRIENDS!!

val graysa · 1 year ago

I think it is disgusting. Finally, we have a decent show...but no the viewers would rather watch trash...reality shows

val graysa · 1 year ago

Addendum

The show is one of the best I have ever seen. I looked forward to the next week when it came on...Again, society ought to take a look at itself..when the trash outrules this

John · 1 year ago

I am 49 years old and it might sound funny but it is one of my favorite shows........it reminds a little of when I was in school while on the fooball team....so I think it should be picked up by someone........even my wife likes the show

chad gray · 1 year ago

Let me just add that once again everytime a tv station airs a good show, they go and cancel it?? Why?? This show is awesome!!! and let me just say I speak for alot of people. It upsets us just to hear your gonna take it off regular tv. Please get your head back on stright nbc and put it back on for good!!! P/S I dont care what night its on, just show it!! DVR people. Record it!!

Sherri · 1 year ago

I can not believe this show has been cancled. Everyone I talk to has watched this show from the very first show. This show was real to life and connected with people of all ages. My son would record it and have the guys from his football team come over and watch it on the weekends. It really doesn't matter what night it comes on just bring it back! This is a show we could not wait to sit down and watch every week. We loved it!

Jack · 1 year ago

WTH? It's not canceled. It'll be back for a 13-episode third season on Oct. 1 on DirecTV, Channel 101. NBC is going to air the third season in February of 2009.

:-)

Robert Seidman · 1 year ago

Jack, I modified the post so that hopefully that information would stand out more (it was there, but I guess people are missing it!).

John · 1 year ago

Jack....you say it will be shown on 101 will it be free or do we have to pay for it ?

Coach · 1 year ago

Let's see, NBC moves Friday Night Lights to the night when the people who would most appreciate the show are where... at the high school football game!!! D@mn, NBC, what kind of logic is that?

ryan · 1 year ago

this and Lost are the greatest shows on television!! please keep on 32 year old male BOSTON

Linda · 1 year ago

Fabulous cast, fabulous story lines, has to be in a better time slot ! Please save this show!

Mary · 1 year ago

After waiting patiently for FNL to come back after the writer's strike, I have finally consulted the internet. I cannot believe that canceling the show is even considered. It was a resounding hit the first season, when it was televised on Wednesday. Moving the broadcast to Friday night when so many of the viewers are at football games was a terrible mistake. I am 54 years old and watch only three shows regularly without fail. "Medium", "Friday Night Lights", and "Cold Case". I had begun to think of FNL as a modern day "Father Knows Best". Kyle Chandler, besides being "eye candy" is an extremely talented actor. There were a few objectionable scenes, primarily because the networks don't think they can make a series without sexual contact of the characters. Even so the content and the manner in which the modern day issues were resolved were believable and taught morals. The game shows and the reality shows are a complete waste of time. Please bring FNL back for those of us who enjoy acting. I am not sure what "101" is or if I have it.

Robert Seidman · 1 year ago

No matter how big I make the:

UPDATE: Friday Night Lights is returning first on DirecTV in October, 2008 and later on NBC
at the top of the page -- people don't see it. i guess it needs to be...bigger.

Windi · 1 year ago

Please do not cancel. Me and my husband love this show. I have a few co workers that love it as well.

ang7787 · 1 year ago

I love this show. My husband even likes the show, and he doesn't get into shows like this!!!