Jan 20, 2015
The teams of the Texas Youth Football Association kick off another season, putting last year's coaches' suspensions behind them as they pursue this year's championship.
Friday Night Tykes
In America, football is king ... and nowhere is football bigger than in Texas. Esquire Network takes viewers inside the grown-up world of youth football in FRIDAY NIGHT TYKES, a new 10-part docuseries airing Tuesdays at 9p e/p, debuting January 14 with two back-to-back episodes at 9p and 10p e/p. With exclusive access to the 8 to 9 year-old Rookies division in the San Antonio region of the Texas Youth Football Association (TYFA), FRIDAY NIGHT TYKES follows five teams on and off the field throughout the 2013 season, from pre-season training through the state championships. Along the way, cheerleaders cheer, tailgaters barbecue and the crowd goes wild, but intense rivalries flare, parents and coaches clash and the young players face some very adult pressures and concerns, from extreme training drills, heckling from rabid fans, and balancing on-the-field expectations against a typical off-the-field childhood.
Season 2 Episodes
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Jan 27, 2015
After an on-field melee marred last week's Colts win against the Steelers, TYFA investigates taking disciplinary measures against the coaches, including Colts Head Coach Marecus Goodloe.
Feb 3, 2015
The Outlaws must face two opponents this week: the Jr. Broncos, and escalating tension among the Outlaws' coaching staff.
Feb 10, 2015
After an incident between parents during last weekend's game, the Lobos put the Hurt family on notice. Outlaws Head Coach Fred Davis also asserts his authority as he confronts bickering coaches on his staff. Meanwhile, the Colts and Head Coach Marecus Goodloe must deal with every football parent's worst nightmare -- the reality of a head injury.
Feb 17, 2015
After a heartbreaking loss to the Del Valle Ducks, Colts Head Coach Marecus Goodloe must regroup and get his team ready to take on their biggest rivals: the San Antonio Outlaws.
Feb 24, 2015
Yet more challenges for the Colts and Head Coach Marecus Goodloe. With another head injury suffered, is it really safe for the kids to continue playing?
Mar 3, 2015
In the final week of the regular season, Marecus Goodloe and the Colts face a must-win game against the Spartans in order to qualify for the playoffs.
Mar 10, 2015
The playoffs brackets are announced, and teams throughout the state prepare to make their run at the state championship.
Mar 17, 2015
With the State Championship game at stake, the defending champion Outlaws face their biggest test against the top-seeded Cy-Fair Ravens from Houston.
Mar 24, 2015
The season comes down to one game: The State Championship. As they face off against the Mustangs, the Outlaws come into the game hoping to defend the title they won last year, but will Assistant Coach Tony Coley be on the sidelines? After last week's semi-final win, an enraged Coley left the field early and did not participate in the team's celebration. Can the already fragile relationship between Coley and Head Coach Fred Davis survive this latest blow-up, and what impact will it have on the Outlaws as they face the biggest game of the year?
Season 2 FAQ
Quick answers about this season's release timeline and episode lineup.
When did Friday Night Tykes Season 2 premiere?
Friday Night Tykes Season 2 premiered on January 20, 2015.
How many episodes are in Friday Night Tykes Season 2?
Friday Night Tykes Season 2 has 10 episodes.
What is the first episode of Friday Night Tykes Season 2?
The season opens with Season 2 Episode 1, "Welcome to the Juniors". It aired on January 20, 2015.
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