"Eyes Wide Open" is the second 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.
The series is set in the fictional town of Dillon, a small, close-knit community in rural West Texas.
It features a set of characters, primarily connected to Coach Eric Taylor, his wife Tami, and their daughter Julie.
According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 5.87 million household viewers and gained a 2.1 ratings share among adults aged 18–49.
Dillon joins in prayer for Jason (Scott Porter), whose injury will make him miss an entire month at the very least.
Buddy (Brad Leland) confides in Eric (Kyle Chandler) his reservations on Matt (Zach Gilford), who will replace him as the team's quarterback.
He takes him to the football field, where he makes Matt practice with the crowd chanting in the speakers in order to get him to overcome his distractions.
[2] In its original American broadcast, "Eyes Wide Open" was seen by an estimated 5.87 million household viewers with a 2.1 in the 18–49 demographics.
[8] In a more negative review, Colin Moriarty of IGN gave the episode a "mediocre" 5.0 out of 10 and wrote, "it quickly became clear this week when Friday Night Lights aired its second episode, entitled 'Eyes Wide Open,' that Friday Night Lights probably doesn't have a hell of a lot of time left to prove itself.
"[9] Kyle Chandler submitted this episode for consideration for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series at the 59th Primetime Emmy Awards.