Friday Night Tykes

In America, football is king... and nowhere is football bigger than in Texas. With exclusive access to the 8 to 9 year-old Rookies division of the Texas Youth Football Association, this 10-part docuseries follows five teams on and off the field during the 2013 season. Throughout, coaches and parents offer insight into why they believe they're teaching valuable lessons about discipline and dedication, but also grapple with serious questions about parenting, safety and at what price we're pushing our kids to win.
IMDb 6.9201411 episodes16+
Unscripted
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Episodes

  1. S1 E1 - Weakness Leaving the Body

    January 13, 2014
    42min
    TV-14
    Meet the players and coaches of San Antonio's ultra-competitive Rookie division football league.
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  2. S1 E2 - Whose House

    January 13, 2014
    42min
    TV-PG
    The Northeast Colts and Judson Jr. Rockets may share a home field, but these neighbors are far from friendly.
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  3. S1 E3 - Now They're Playing Scared

    January 20, 2014
    42min
    TV-PG
    Can the Predators sting the Outlaws for their first points allowed of the season, or will fear of injury derail their squad?
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  4. S1 E4 - Protect Our Kids!

    January 27, 2014
    42min
    TV-PG
    Tensions flare between parents and coaches over questionable hits in a game between the Outlaws and Jr. Broncos.
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  5. S1 E5 - Why?

    February 3, 2014
    42min
    TV-PG
    Jr. Broncos Coach Chavarria deals with trouble at home. Meanwhile, Jr. Rockets president Dyson takes over the team's offense.
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  6. S1 E6 - All for Nothing

    February 24, 2014
    41min
    TV-PG
    The Jr. Broncos try to salvage a brutal season, the Predators challenge the undefeated Colts, and the Outlaws settle an old score.
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  7. S1 E7 - Today Is the Test

    March 3, 2014
    42min
    TV-PG
    The two best teams face off as the Colts and Outlaws lock horns in the season's final week. Meanwhile, the Jr. Broncos hold onto a glimmer of playoff hope.
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  8. S1 E8 - Win or Go Home

    March 10, 2014
    42min
    TV-PG
    The Jr. Broncos have their playoff fates decided. Then, the underdog Predators and the Floresville Wildcats clash in an instant classic in the first round.
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  9. S1 E9 - Send Them Home

    March 17, 2014
    42min
    TV-PG
    The Colts and Outlaws continue on a collision course in the playoffs. Can the Colts capture redemption, or will things play out much the same in the rematch?
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  10. S1 E10 - Finish What We Started

    March 24, 2014
    42min
    TV-PG
    In the season finale, the playoffs roll on and the Outlaws are just two wins away from becoming Texas state champions.
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  11. S1 E11 - Tackling Tykes

    March 31, 2014
    1 h 2 min
    TV-14
    Hosted by The Insider's Kevin Frazier, this special delves into the controversy of season one and explores issues surrounding competitive youth sports in America.
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Directors

Jason Sciavicco

Producers

Laura CaseyAnthony CocuzzaJennifer ColantonioChris ElleyDavid KarabinasSteve KoontzSarah KreigerMatt MaranzWalter Matteson

Cast

FINOLA HUGHES

Studio

Esquire
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