Against the Grain is an American drama television series that aired on NBC from October 1 until December 24, 1993. starring John Terry, Donna Bullock, Ben Affleck, Vanessa Lee Evigan and Stephen Tobolowsky.
The show was inspired by Buzz Bissinger's book Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, and a Dream.
Episodes follow the challenges that Ed faces as he attempts to transform a losing team into the state champion.
[2] Writing in The New York Times, John O'Connor said that, "In some respects, the new NBC series Against the Grain does have the courage of its title.
It's an hourlong drama admirably aiming, according to one executive producer, Bruce Sallan, to present real-life problems and family issues".