Friday Night Lights is an American drama television series about a high school football team in the fictional town of Dillon, Texas. It was developed by
Peter Berg and executive produced by
Brian Grazer,
David Nevins,
Sarah Aubrey, and
Jason Katims, based on
the 1990 nonfiction book and
2004 film of the same name. The series' primary setting, Dillon, is a small, close-knit community in rural Texas. Particular focus is given to team coach
Eric Taylor (
Kyle Chandler) and his family, Tami, Julie, and Grace. The show uses this small town backdrop to address many issues facing contemporary American culture, including family values, school funding, racism, drugs, abortion, and lack of economic opportunities.