Crossing The Line

"Crossing the Line" is the eighth episode of the first season of the American sports drama television series Friday Night Lights, inspired by the 1990 nonfiction book by H. G. Bissinger. The episode was written by producer Bridget Carpenter and directed by co-executive producer Jeffrey Reiner. It originally aired on NBC on November 28, 2006. 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, Tim and Billy get into a heated argument, while Smash faces a dilemma when he needs money to pay for his performance enhancers. According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 6.18 million household viewers and gained a 2.2 ratings share among adults aged 18–49. The episode received mostly positive reviews from critics, praising the performances and focus on Tim's and Billy's relationship. Plot While shopping food with Billy (Derek Phillips), Tim (Taylor Kitsch) runs into Tyra (Adrianne Palicki), who compliments his advances. Then, Tim and Tyra have sex in the market's warehouse. At the facility, Jason (Scott Porter) asks Lyla (Minka Kelly) about her relationship with Tim, which she denies. Lyla visits Tim to tell him about Jason's suspicions, discovering that he is now with Tyra again.