How the Other Half Lives (Friday Night Lights)

"How the Other Half Lives" is the third episode of the third season of the American sports drama television series Friday Night Lights, inspired by the 1990 nonfiction book by H. G. Bissinger. It is the 40th overall episode of the series and was written by co-executive producers Patrick Massett and John Zinman, and directed by Dean White. It originally aired on DirecTV's 101 Network on October 15, 2008, before airing on NBC on January 30, 2009.

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 Taylors have different encounters with the McCoys, while Smash and Tim face new dilemmas in their lives.

According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 4.00 million household viewers and gained a 1.4/4 ratings share among adults aged 18–49. The episode received critical acclaim, with critics praising the performances, writing, directing and emotional tone.