Friday Night Lights

Desperate Housewives to end next year

Desperate Housewives creator Marc Cherry has confirmed that the series will end next year. Cherry says the drama series will conclude after its eighth season.

Wilde to play minimal role in House

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Awards for Modern Family, Mad Men, Friday Night Lights

Modern Family, Friday Night Lights and Mad Men were the big winners at the recent Television Critics Association Awards held over the weekend in LA. Modern Family won the ‘Outstanding Achievement in Comedy’ award while Mad Men claimed the ‘Outstanding Achievement in Drama’ title. Friday Night Lights was named ‘Programme of the Year’.

8:30pm – Friday, August 5 on ABC2

Through faith and courage, tragedy turns to healing.

In the wake of star quarterback Jason Street’s (Scott Porter) serious injury, the town of Dillon turns to prayer.

Pressure mounts for Coach Taylor (Kyle Chandler) and the team as second-string quarterback Matt Saracen (Zach Gilford) is unwittingly thrust into the spotlight, while tensions build between Riggins (Taylor Kitsch) and ‘Smash’ Williams (Gaius Charles).

Fearing not only for his players, but also his job, Coach Taylor pulls the team together and works one-on-one with the nervous rookie quarterback. Lyla (Minka Kelly) faithfully stands by her man in the hospital, providing him with the courage he needs to recover. The team appears united as game day approaches – pledging to win it for their fallen comrade.

8:30pm – Friday, July 29 on ABC2

In the town of Dillon, Texas, football is life, and no one knows that better than new head coach Eric Taylor (Kyle Chandler). Pressure mounts as the Dillon Panthers, led by star quarterback Jason Street (Scott Porter), enter pre-season surrounded by a swirl of press, recruiters, and state championship-sized expectations.

Backup quarterback Matt Saracen (Zach Gilford) prepares to ride the bench in the shadow of Jason Street, as running back Tim Riggins (Taylor Kitsch) struggles with a serious vice.

As the season opener grows near, the town of Dillon is focused on what they believe to be most important, winning.

Sunday July 3 at 1.40pm on W

Cast: Kyle Chandler, Connie Britton, Derek Phillips

This award-winning season centres on life in Dillon, Texas, where high school football brings the community together — and the drama of small town life threatens to tear it apart.

W presents Season 3 in triple episode blocks.

*Season 5 of Friday Night Lights continues to premier on Fridays at 10.00pm

Here is the complete list of nominees for the Critic’s Choice Television Awards, often a great indicator of how the Emmy nominations will trend. The complete list of nominations are below. The first CCT Awards (selected by the Broadcast Television Journalists Association), are scheduled to be handed out on June 20 at The Beverly Hills Hotel in Los Angeles. Emmy nominations are out July 15 AEST.

BEST DRAMA SERIES
Boardwalk Empire – Showcase
Dexter – Showcase
Friday Night Lights – W
Fringe – GO!
Game of Thrones – Showcase ( Starts Sunday, July 17 2011)
The Good Wife – Ten
Justified
The Killing
Mad Men – SBS ONE/Movie Extra
The Walking Dead

BEST ACTOR IN A DRAMA SERIES
Steve Buscemi (Boardwalk Empire) – Showcase
Kyle Chandler (Friday Night Lights) – W
Michael C. Hall (Dexter) – Showcase
Jon Hamm (Mad Men) – SBS ONE/Movie Extra
William H. Macy (Shameless) – GO! (Coming Soon)
Timothy Olyphant (Justified)

BEST ACTRESS IN A DRAMA SERIES
Connie Britton (Friday Night Lights) – W
Mireille Enos (The Killing)
Julianna Margulies (The Good Wife) – Ten
Elisabeth Moss (Mad Men) – SBS ONE/Movie Extra
Katey Sagal (Sons of Anarchy) ONE/Showcase
Anna Torv (Fringe) – GO!

BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A DRAMA SERIES
Alan Cumming (The Good Wife) – Ten
Walton Goggins (Justified)
Shawn Hatosy (Southland) – Gem
John Noble (Fringe) – GO!
Michael Pitt (Boardwalk Empire) – Showcase
John Slattery (Mad Men) – SBS ONE/Movie Extra

BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A DRAMA SERIES
Michelle Forbes (The Killing)
Christina Hendricks (Mad Men) SBS ONE/Movie Extra
Margo Martindale (Justified)
Kelly Macdonald (Boardwalk Empire) – Showcase
Archie Panjabi (The Good Wife) – Ten
Chloë Sevigny (Big Love) – Showcase

BEST COMEDY SERIES
Archer
The Big Bang Theory – Nine
Community – GO!
Glee – Ten
Louie
The Middle – GO!
Modern Family -Ten
The Office – Comedy
Parks and Recreation – Seven
30 Rock – Seven

BEST ACTOR IN A COMEDY SERIES
Alec Baldwin (30 Rock) – Seven
Steve Carell (The Office) – Comedy
Louis C.K. (Louie)
Charlie Day (It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia) – Seven
Joel McHale (Community) – GO!
Jim Parsons (The Big Bang Theory) – Nine

BEST ACTRESS IN A COMEDY SERIES
Courteney Cox (Cougar Town) – Seven
Edie Falco (Nurse Jackie) – ELEVEN
Tina Fey (30 Rock) – Seven
Patricia Heaton (The Middle) – GO!
Martha Plimpton (Raising Hope) – ELEVEN
Amy Poehler (Parks and Recreation) – Seven

BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A COMEDY SERIES
Ty Burrell (Modern Family) – Ten
Neil Patrick Harris (How I Met Your Mother) – Seven
Nick Offerman (Parks and Recreation) – Seven
Ed O’Neill (Modern Family) – Ten
Danny Pudi (Community) – GO!
Eric Stonestreet (Modern Family) – Ten

BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A COMEDY SERIES
Julie Bowen (Modern Family) – Ten
Jane Krakowski (30 Rock) – Seven
Jane Lynch (Glee) – Ten
Busy Philipps (Cougar Town) – Seven
Eden Sher (The Middle) – GO!
Sofía Vergara (Modern Family) – Ten

BEST REALITY SERIES
Extreme Makeover: Home Edition – W
Hoarders – Gem
The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills – Arena
Sister Wives
Undercover Boss – Ten

BEST REALITY SERIES — COMPETITION
The Amazing Race – 7mate
American Idol – Fox8
Dancing with the Stars
Project Runway – Arena
RuPaul’s Drag Race – Lifestyle You
Top Chef – Arena

BEST REALITY SHOW HOST
Tom Bergeron (Dancing with the Stars)
Cat Deeley (So You Think You Can Dance) – ELEVEN
Ty Pennington (Extreme Makeover: Home Edition) – W
Mike Rowe (Dirty Jobs) – Discovery
Ryan Seacrest (American Idol) – Fox8

BEST TALK SHOW
Chelsea Lately -E!
The Daily Show – Comedy
The Ellen DeGeneres Show – Arena/Nine
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
The Oprah Winfrey Show – Ten

Friday, March 4 at 10.00pm on W

This compelling drama from executive producers Brian Grazer and Peter Berg takes place in Dillon, Texas, a community obsessed with the status of its high school football team. The head coach, Eric Taylor (Kyle Chandler), constantly feels the pressure of the town’s expectations as he leads this troubled and conflicted team through the season. While offering unique insight into an outsized, bigger-than-life Texas culture, Friday Night Lights really tells a story universal for all audiences – that there is more to life than victory, and that there is more to being a man than being a winner.

Ep 13 – Finale. The Taylors host Thanksgiving dinner. Elsewhere, Eric advises Vince to act more selfishly; a visitor surprises Julie and Landry; Tim makes a tough call; and East Dillon shows support for the Lions.

Friday, February 25 at 10.00pm on W

This compelling drama from executive producers Brian Grazer and Peter Berg takes place in Dillon, Texas, a community obsessed with the status of its high school football team. The head coach, Eric Taylor (Kyle Chandler), constantly feels the pressure of the town’s expectations as he leads this troubled and conflicted team through the season. While offering unique insight into an outsized, bigger-than-life Texas culture, Friday Night Lights really tells a story universal for all audiences – that there is more to life than victory, and that there is more to being a man than being a winner.

Ep 12. Eric chooses to bench Luke for the game against the Panthers this week. Elsewhere, Tami faces her critics and there are new challenges for the Riggins brothers.

Friday, January 21 at 10.00pm on W

This compelling drama from executive producers Brian Grazer and Peter Berg takes place in Dillon, Texas, a community obsessed with the status of its high school football team. The head coach, Eric Taylor (Kyle Chandler), constantly feels the pressure of the town’s expectations as he leads this troubled and conflicted team through the season. While offering unique insight into an outsized, bigger-than-life Texas culture, Friday Night Lights really tells a story universal for all audiences – that there is more to life than victory, and that there is more to being a man than being a winner.

Ep 7. Julie struggles with her loneliness while Vince gets promoted to a leadership position on the Lions. Matt’s family responsibilities begin to take their toll and Tami shares an awkward moment with a co-worker.

Sunday November 22 at 9.30pm

In the small town of Dillon, Texas, football is everything. The team to beat is the Panthers, who are coached by newbie Eric Taylor. Coming back after winning the State Championship, the Panthers will need all the help they can get once the next football season arrives, amidst all the personal dramas and injuries.

Tim is worried when Jason talks about leaving Dillon. Money troubles cause a riff between Tami and Eric. Tyra leans on Cash when things get tough, while Julie talks to her dad about Matt’s idea.

Sunday November 15 at 9.30pm

In the small town of Dillon, Texas, football is everything. The team to beat is the Panthers, who are coached by newbie Eric Taylor. Coming back after winning the State Championship, the Panthers will need all the help they can get once the next football season arrives, amidst all the personal dramas and injuries.

Eric and Tami try to calm Jamarca’s angry parents; Billy helps Tim pursue a scholarship; and Jason, Herc and the Riggins brothers receive good news.