David Born

Michael has his hands full when Sucre turns traitor and escapes with the newly found $5 million; Mahone is investigated by Internal Affairs regarding Tweener’s death; Lincoln is determined to reunite with LJ, but may be walking into The Company’s trap; and Sara must fight for her life when the conspiracy tries to make history repeat itself.

Leaving it all behind, Tyra (Adrianne Palicki) gets wooed by Cash (Zach Roerig), the new bad boy rodeo star in town and says goodbye to her relationship with Landry (Jesse Plemons). After years of being away, Saracen’s (Zach Gilford) mother Shelby (guest star Kim Dickens) tries to re-enter his life as if she never left. Smash (Gaius Charles) has an emotional goodbye as he leaves Dillon for the first time in his life. Kyle Chandler, Connie Britton, Taylor Kitsch, Minka Kelly and Aimee Teegarden also star.

Five months after the state championship, everyone is getting ready for some big changes. Tim (Taylor Kitsch) has second thoughts about college; Matt (Zach Gilford) prepares to go to college and leave his grandmother and Julie (Aimee Teegarden) behind; Landry (Jesse Plemons) and Tyra (Adrianne Palicki) face an uncertain future as he helps her make fateful decisions about college; and Lyla’s (Minka Kelly) dreams lay in the hands of her estranged uncle. Despite a successful season with the Panthers, Coach Taylor (Kyle Chandler) finds himself uncertain about his coaching future. Connie Britton also stars.

Saracen (Zach Gilford) continues to struggle caring for his grandmother as her mental health rapidly deteriorates. Lyla (Minka Kelly) is still reeling after discovering her father gambled away her college fund when she learns that she has been accepted to the college of her dreams. Despite a well-played game on Friday night, tensions between J.D. (guest star Jeremy Sumpter) and Joe (guest star D.W. Moffett) reach a boiling point. Kyle Chandler, Connie Britton, Taylor Kitsch, Adrienne Palicki and Jesse Plemons also star.

Homecoming at the newly reopened school prompts Coach Taylor (Kyle Chandler) to investigate East Dillon’s history. Elsewhere, Tami (Connie Britton) feels the wrath of the boosters. Meanwhile, Tim (Taylor Kitsch) and Matt (guest star Zach Gilford) bond during a spur-of-the-moment hunting trip.