"El Accidente" is the sixth episode of the first season of the American sports drama television series Friday Night Lights, inspired by the 1990 nonfiction book by H. G. Bissinger.
In the episode, with Voodoo's future in jeopardy, Eric faces another public relations nightmare when a football player brutally attacks another student.
According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 5.94 million household viewers and gained a 2.1 ratings share among adults aged 18–49.
The Texas High School Athletic Administration announces that the investigation into Voodoo (Aldis Hodge) will be postponed until the following week due to insufficient evidence.
At county jail, Bobby lies by claiming that he felt insulted when Kaster called him "wetback" and this prompted the assault, when it was actually Voodoo who said it.
As Jason (Scott Porter) shows improvement, Lyla (Minka Kelly) decides to end her relationship with Tim (Taylor Kitsch), disappointing him.
That night, Matt visits Eric at his house, confessing that Voodoo was the person who said the slur and Bobby vented his anger with Kaster.
At night, Eric is visited by Buddy, who informs that Voodoo went back to Louisiana after his school re-opened and told a reporter about his bad experience in Dillon.
[9] Brad Leland submitted this episode for consideration for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series at the 59th Primetime Emmy Awards.