"El Accidente" is the sixth episode of the first season of the acclaimed sports drama Friday Night Lights, which premiered on NBC on November 7, 2006. In the episode, Coach Eric Taylor faces a public relations crisis when defensive end Bobby "Bull" Reyes brutally attacks a student, Kurt Kaster, for questioning football's importance. Bobby then falsely claims he was provoked by a racial slur—a lie that was actually said by quarterback Voodoo—forcing a guilt-ridden Matt to confess the truth to Coach Taylor. After expelling Bobby and moving Voodoo to defense, Taylor's relief is short-lived when Voodoo returns to Louisiana and hints to a reporter that Dillon violated recruiting policies. The episode drew an estimated 5.94 million viewers and received positive reviews from critics, who praised its pacing and powerful performances.