Friday Night Lights is an acclaimed American sports drama series developed by Peter Berg, inspired by H.G. Bissinger's 1990 book and the 2004 film, set in the fictional, football-obsessed town of Dillon, West Texas. The show centers on high school coach Eric Taylor (Kyle Chandler) and his wife Tami (Connie Britton), using its small-town backdrop to explore deep issues like racism, family values, and economic struggles. It premiered on NBC on October 3, 2006, but despite earning passionate fans and critical praise, it suffered from low ratings and faced cancellation after its second season. To save the series, NBC struck a deal with DirecTV to co-produce three more seasons, airing first on DirecTV's 101 Network before NBC rebroadcasts, with the show concluding on February 9, 2011, after five seasons. Though it never had a large audience, it won a Peabody Award and multiple technical Emmys, and at the 2011 Primetime Emmys, Kyle Chandler and executive producer Jason Katims each took home the top prize for their roles.