Ep 5. Git 'Er Done

Coach Taylor is busy managing the team during a crucial week of practice that leads up to a big game. Meanwhile, tensions continue to rise between him and Smash Williams, a star player on the team who may feel that his importance to the team is not being recognized. In an attempt to blow off some steam, Smash defends his honor by challenging a few of the other players to a foot race. When he wins, his cockiness is on full display, causing even more strife between the players.

Another storyline that is explored in "Git 'Er Done" involves Tim Riggins, a player on the team who is struggling with his feelings for his best friend's girlfriend. To make matters worse, he is still reeling from the loss of his own girlfriend. In an effort to find some sort of emotional release, Tim throws himself into a wild drinking and partying binge that crosses the line into dangerous territory.

Meanwhile, Coach Taylor's wife, Tami, is dealing with some drama of her own. She must navigate the tricky waters of being a guidance counselor at the same school where her husband is the football coach. In this episode, she finds herself dealing with a troubled teenager who is dealing with some very heavy issues at home. Tami works to help the student, but she must also deal with a meddling parent who is trying to prevent her from doing her job correctly.

The episode also focuses on the relationship between Jason Street, a football player who was left paralyzed in the first episode, and his girlfriend Lyla Garrity. As Jason struggles to adapt to his new life, Lyla is there to support him every step of the way. However, their relationship is put to the test when Lyla's father, who is a booster for the football team, decides to take out his frustration on the paralyzed player.

Overall, "Git 'Er Done" is a fast-paced and emotional episode that deals with a range of issues including race, class, and morality. As the tension builds up both on and off the field, the characters are forced to confront their issues head-on and come to some tough decisions about what is really important to them. This episode is a great example of the high-quality drama and nuanced storytelling that made Friday Night Lights such a beloved and acclaimed show during its initial run.