Things Only Adults Notice In Friday Night Lights

Part of the appeal of the show's most popular character is that he loves to have fun. In his world, that means two things: beer and women. For most of the 1st season, we barely see him outside the football field without a glass or bottle in his hands. It's not a good look — in fact, it's a bit worrying. Tim is clearly way beyond the level of social or celebratory drinking, which, especially for a high schooler, is far from healthy behavior.

What makes it worse is that wherever Riggins goes, people sell him alcohol without even questioning his age. In one Season 2 scene, he buys beer for his best friend, Jason Street (Scott Porter), after the latter was denied alcohol by the cashier — even though they're the same age. In another instance, he goes day-drinking with Saracen, and the bartender doesn't bat an eye when he orders two shots of whiskey along with a couple of beers.

Considering Riggins' drinking habit and behavior throughout the series, which included a lot of drunk driving, he's lucky he's still alive in the finale — and he's definitely not a good example for high school viewers.

If you or anyone you know is struggling with addiction issues, help is available. Visit the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration website or contact SAMHSA's National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357).