NBC is trying to find a way to save Friday Night Lights, according to Variety:

NBC Universal execs have decided they want to go the extra yard to ensure the drama returns for a third season. To make sure that happens, conglom is having serious conversations with several networks about a plan to carve out multiple broadcast windows for the show…

NBC has a similar deal for Law and Order: Criminal Intent. However that deal was with USA, which is also owned by NBC Universal. I find it fascinating to see which shows networks are willing to fight to keep on the air (like the Law and Order franchises) and which they’re willing to let die, even if the numbers are similar. Is it simply critical reaction that keeps them fighting? Or is it that there’s just one exec at NBC who is a huge fan of Friday Night Lights?