It's Different for Girls (Friday Night Lights)

"It's Different for Girls" is the tenth 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 Andy Miller and directed by Stephen Kay. It originally aired on NBC on December 12, 2006.

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, Lyla becomes the target of harassment as rumors continue circulating, while Eric tries to intervene in Julie and Matt's relationship.

According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 5.66 million household viewers and gained a 2.2 ratings share among adults aged 18–49. The episode received mostly positive reviews from critics, with praise towards the performances (particularly Minka Kelly) and themes.