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Series · 1993 · Drama

Against the Grain

★6.5 1993 1 Season Michael Pavone TV-MA

Insurance salesman Ed Clemons has just taken on the task of coaching the slumping high school football team of the small, but football-crazy town of Sumpter, Texas. He is given just one season to turn the fumbling teens around, and he throws himself into the job wholeheartedly. Though his methods ruffle the feathers of the quiet little town, he manages to make some real progress with the players. The show was inspired by Buzz Bissinger's book Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, and a Dream.

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Seasons & episodes

1 season · 8 episodes

Episode 01

Pilot

Oct 1, 1993

No description available.

Episode 02

The Buck Stops ... There

Oct 8, 1993

No description available.

Episode 03

Respect

Oct 15, 1993

No description available.

Episode 04

The Reunion

Oct 29, 1993

No description available.

Episode 05

Don't Be a Stranger

Nov 5, 1993

No description available.

Episode 06

Two-Minute Drill

Nov 12, 1993

No description available.

Episode 07

E Pluribus Unim

Dec 17, 1993

No description available.

Episode 08

A House is Not a Home

Dec 24, 1993

No description available.

About the series

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Audience score
★ 6.5 /10

based on 2 votes

Synopsis

Insurance salesman Ed Clemons has just taken on the task of coaching the slumping high school football team of the small, but football-crazy town of Sumpter, Texas. He is given just one season to turn the fumbling teens around, and he throws himself into the job wholeheartedly. Though his methods ruffle the feathers of the quiet little town, he manages to make some real progress with the players. The show was inspired by Buzz Bissinger's book Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, and a Dream.

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Cast

5 principal cast

John Terry

John Terry

Ed Clemons
Donna Bullock

Donna Bullock

Maggie Clemons
Ben Affleck

Ben Affleck

Joe Willie Clemons
Vanessa Evigan

Vanessa Evigan

Jenny Clemons
Stephen Tobolowsky

Stephen Tobolowsky

Niles Hardeman

Where to watch Against the Grain

Against the Grain is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The drama from Michael Pavone, Dave Alan Johnson has 1 season and 8 total episodes, rated 6.5/10 by 2 viewers.

Frequently asked

How many seasons does Against the Grain have?

Against the Grain has 1 season with 8 episodes in total.

Is Against the Grain still on the air?

The current status of Against the Grain is: Canceled.

What network airs Against the Grain?

Against the Grain airs on NBC.

When did Against the Grain first air?

Against the Grain first aired on October 1, 1993.

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