Review | Friday Night Lights

AIR DATE: Wednesday 10/28

In season four's rousing kickoff, coach Taylor (Emmy-worthy Kyle Chandler) starts his new job: shaping up the motley team at East Dillon High. Meanwhile, graduated hero Matt (Zach Gilford) is lost in a life without football. This drama may not be a ratings champ, but its emotional arcs and superbly well-drawn characters are first rate. (DirecTV, 9 P.M.)

-- JOHN GRIFFITHS