'Friday Night Lights' Likely for Renewal

Friday Night Lights is expected to return for a third season as part of a deal between the show's broadcast network and DIRECTV.. The drama has garnered low ratings - the second season managed an average of just 6.2 million viewers - but has high critical acclaim, a solid fanbase and regularly places first in the 18-34 demographic. The new deal, between NBC and DIRECTV, would see both parties shoulder financial costs. DIRECTV would offer new episodes of the series through its on-demand service first each week, with NBC airing repeats a day later.