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Murder Under the Friday Night Lights

Murder Under the Friday Night Lights

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Murder Under the Friday Night Lights

2022- 2025

4 Seasons

30 Episodes

6.8(4 votes)

Returning Series

Crime

Documentary

Overview

Across the country, high school football unites small-town communities. But when a heinous murder shatters that Friday night dream world, the crime ripples beyond those immediately impacted, and the community will never be the same again.

Where to Watch

Stream

Discovery+

Discovery+ Amazon Channel

Links & Resources

Website IMDbView

Social & External

Production Companies

Investigation Discovery

Lion Television USA

Warner Bros. Television

Episodes

No episodes found for this season.

The people behind it

Cast & crew

Creative team

Created by: Simon Boyce
Showrunner: Allison Corn
Stan Hsue

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