Keeping Up Appearances (Friday Night Lights)
| "Keeping Up Appearances" | |
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| Friday Night Lights episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 3 Episode 7 |
| Directed by | Chris Eyre |
| Written by | Brent Fletcher |
| Cinematography by | Todd McMullen |
| Editing by | Margaret Guinee |
| Original release dates | November 12, 2008 (DirecTV) February 27, 2009 (NBC) |
| Running time | 43 minutes |
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"Keeping Up Appearances" is the seventh 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 44th overall episode of the series and was written by Brent Fletcher, and directed by Chris Eyre. It originally aired on DirecTV's 101 Network on November 12, 2008, before airing on NBC on February 27, 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, Jason sets out in selling the house with the help of Tim, Billy and Herc. Meanwhile, Eric has a problem with two players in the team, while Landry considers expressing his feelings for his new friend.
According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 4.22 million household viewers and gained a 1.5/5 ratings share among adults aged 18–49. The episode received positive reviews from critics, with particular praise towards Scott Porter's performance.