Watchdog

I watched the first couple of episodes of "Friday Night Lights" and figured it was more of a teen-oriented soap opera than a serious, sports-themed drama.

I assume I was wrong, given the passion (and intelligence) of the show's diehard fans - although there are not enough of them to make it a ratings hit.

Now it turns out the show will be back for another season, through an unusual arrangement between DirecTV and NBC.