Mark Nutter

Sucre and Michael attempt to take off with the money, but their plan leads them into deep water. Meanwhile, Sara realises that she is in serious danger, and Lincoln risks an ambush when he heads to Arizona to reunite with LJ.

Team members prepare for their first playoff game, as coach Taylor struggles between readying for the game and dealing with Smash's situation. Tyra and Julie start an unlikely friendship, and Riggins reconnects with his estranged father.

A high-school football team holds the hopes of Dillon, Texas, as the players prepare for the season opener.

Envelopes of cash mysteriously appear in players' lockers; an accident threatens the team's home-field advantage in the final game before the state championships.

The Panthers anxiously wait for the results of a game between two opponents and the Street family continues with the lawsuit against Taylor. Matt's father tries to adjust to life at home.

The second-string quarterback finds himself in the spotlight in the wake of Jason Street's serious injury. As game day approaches the team appears united, pledging to win the game for a teammate.