For those of us who don't have DirecTV and are fans of Friday Night Lights, don't forget that season 3 of the high school drama begins its run on NBC tonight. Sadly, one of the best shows on television was nearly canceled when the second season was interrupted by the writer's strike last year (due to low ratings), and while I'm thankful that the folks at DirecTV appreciated the show enough to step in and save the day, having to spend the last few months dodging spoilers has been a difficult task.

Personally, I'm a huge sports fan, but I find that most sports movies and TV shows are horrible, so when Friday Night Lights first came on I didn't even give it a chance. However, it won me over once I heard good things and finally gave it a try by watching the first season on DVD.

If football isn't necessarily your cup of tea that doesn't necessarily mean you won't enjoy it, as it's as much of a family drama as it is about high school football in Texas. Plus, the lead female characters are smoking hot so you should give it a chance for them alone. I've provided some visual enticement to sweeten the deal.

Here's Minka Kelly - who plays Lyla Garrity - at a Golden Globe Awards after party in a dress that is sure to hold your attention...

And here's Adrianne Palicki - who plays Tyra Collette - from a photo shoot for Complex magazine...