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.
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Jan 17, 2017
Another season of football kicks off in Texas as the San Antonio Outlaws set out to prove they are the premiere youth football team in the nation. And a controversial hit sparks outrage as the Hurt family led Texas Storm take on a new organization led by Texas Youth Football Association Commissioner Chris Davis.
Jan 24, 2017
The San Antonio Outlaws look to continue their dominance amid tensions over the recruiting of an elite 12 year-old quarterback. And a turf war between neighboring organizations gets settled on the field.
Jan 31, 2017
A youth football game turns ugly as parents and coaches become outraged by aggressive play. And the San Antonio Outlaws face their toughest competition yet.
Feb 7, 2017
The Judson Jr Rockets look to continue their winning ways, and the Venom look for answers in the wake of an ugly act of misconduct by a coach.
Feb 14, 2017
In the aftermath of last weeks altercation between adult and child, the Venom try to heal and move forward as an organization. The Steelers face off against the 210 Outlaws in a battle of undefeated teams.
Feb 21, 2017
The San Antonio Outlaws begin the playoffs and with star Myzel Miller banged up they welcome back an old TYFA superstar. The Steelers parents case a ruckus in the stands and after a controversial loss the 210 take on another tough opponent, the Jr. Rockets.
Feb 28, 2017
As the Outlaws' march toward a state championship, they deal with a cloud of controversy. The TYFA regular season comes to an end with some teams saying goodbye and a marque matchup when the Rockets take on the undefeated Steelers.
Mar 7, 2017
The TYFA playoffs begin and the Rockets first round matchup is an absolute slugfest. Marecus Goodloe considers his options after another tough day on the Outlaws sideline.
Mar 14, 2017
The Rockets deal with fallout from their playoff melee and their future in TYFA is questioned. The march to the TYFA championship continues with a rematch of one the most contentious regular season games of year.
Mar 21, 2017
On the season Finale of Friday Night Tykes, two champions will be crowned.
Quick answers about this season's release timeline and episode lineup.
Friday Night Tykes Season 4 premiered on January 17, 2017.
Friday Night Tykes Season 4 has 10 episodes.
The season opens with Season 4 Episode 1, "What's Your Malfunction". It aired on January 17, 2017.
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