Friday Night Lights' Austin Homecoming Set for August

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The critically acclaimed show, set in the fictional football-lovin’ small town of Dillon, Texas, has struggled in the ratings game, but like any good underdog it retains a fervent fan base.

The last two seasons of FNL, filmed in Austin, have included cameos of local hangouts and landmarks such as the Alamo Drafthouse on South Lamar, Trophy's, Cheapo Discs, and the Broken Spoke. Expect to see more of Austin when season three begins airing on NBC next February.

Can't wait to catch quarterback cutie Matt Saracen (Zach Gilford), Coach Taylor (Kyle Chandler), and the gang? A new deal struck between the network and DirectTV will give FNL super-fans a sneak peak at season three with episodes airing October 1. And you might be able to spot some the FNL cast (like Taylor Kitch, Minka Kelly and Jesse Plemons) in person, as they usually hit the Austin hotspots around South Congress.