Adrianne Palicki
Tyra Collette
My Episode: S3.E12
"Underdogs"
Twenty years later, Adrianne Palicki still gets messages from women about the lasting impact of Tyra’s college essay.
Join the discussionBACKGROUND
20 Years of Clear Eyes and Full Hearts
It’s been two decades since we first stepped onto the field in Dillon, and the legacy of Friday Night Lights remains as powerful as ever.
To mark the occasion, Plex—the social discovery app for movies and TV—is partnering with ATX TV to bring fans closer to the story than ever before.
Join select cast members for a 5-city tour of special screenings across the U.S. to revisit the hit series that taught us what it means to be a team.
KICK-OFF
Discussions with the Cast
In an exclusive discussions series that you’ll only find on Plex, participating cast members will revisit their favorite Friday Night Lights episodes, talk about the storylines that stuck with them, and share personal memories from the show.
Follow the ATX TV profile on Plex now to see posts as they’re released. Don’t have a Plex account yet? Create yours here.
Derek Phillips
& Stacey Oristano
Billy and Mindy Riggins
My Episode: S3.E13
"Tomorrow Blues"
We were all on set together for pretty much the whole day. That didn't happen very often, so it felt really special. By that point, we weren't just pretending to be a family—we really were one.
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Aimee Teegarden
Julie Taylor
My Episode: S1.E10
"It's Different for Girls"
It's a beautifully written contrast, in my opinion. Watching it back now, what stands out is that neither Lyla nor Julie gets an easy way out.
Join the discussion SCREENING SERIES
The 20th Anniversary Roadshow
We’re taking the anniversary on the road with live events at Alamo Drafthouse in Dallas, San Antonio, Los Angeles, New York City, and Kansas City.
Each screening will feature:
Cast Commentary
Watch episodes picked by the cast and hear behind-the-scenes stories you won’t get anywhere else.
Interactive Q&As
Join a live conversation with the cast and get answers to the questions you’ve always wanted to ask.
7/9
Thu · July 9 · 2026
Dallas
Texas
Featuring Adrianne Palicki (Tyra Collette), Derek Phillips (Billy Riggins), Stacey Oristano (Mindy Riggins), Louanne Stephens (Grandma Saracen), and Brad Leland (Buddy Garrity).
7/16
Thu · July 16 · 2026
San Antonio
Texas
Featuring Adrianne Palicki (Tyra Collette), Derek Phillips (Billy Riggins), and Stacey Oristano (Mindy Riggins).
8/28
Fri · August 28 · 2026
Kansas City
Missouri at Full Tilt Festival
More details coming soon
TICKETS
Reserve Your Seats
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Todd McMullen, Cinematographer