Extended Families (Friday Night Lights)

"Extended Families" is the eighteenth 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 consulting producer Kerry Ehrin and directed by Charles Stone. It originally aired on NBC on February 28, 2007.

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, Buddy moves in with the Taylors, while Tim meets his new neighbors. Meanwhile, Smash discovers something about Waverly, while Lyla visits Jason.

According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 5.07 million household viewers and gained a 1.8 ratings share among adults aged 18–49. The episode received extremely positive reviews from critics, who praised the performances and storylines.