ATX TV Festival 2026 Announces 'Friday Night Lights' and 'Everybody Loves Raymond' Reunions

The annual TV festival in Austin, Texas will feature major cast and creator reunions for the beloved shows.

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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The ATX TV Festival 2026 has announced its programming lineup, which will include highly anticipated reunions for the TV series Friday Night Lights and Everybody Loves Raymond. The festival, taking place May 28-31 in Austin, Texas, will also feature special panels, screenings, and the presentation of the 'Texas Made' Award.

Why it matters

The ATX TV Festival is a premier annual event that celebrates the art of television, bringing together fans, industry professionals, and talent. The inclusion of the Friday Night Lights and Everybody Loves Raymond reunions highlights the festival's ability to draw major talent and generate excitement around beloved TV shows, solidifying its status as a must-attend event for TV enthusiasts.

The details

The Friday Night Lights reunion will feature showrunner Jason Katims, executive producers David Hudgins and Jeffrey Reiner, co-executive producer Liz Heldens, consulting producer Kerry Ehrin, and stars Connie Britton, Kyle Chandler, Gaius Charles, Adrianne Palicki, Jesse Plemons, and Aimee Teegarden. The Everybody Loves Raymond reunion will include star Ray Romano, creator Phil Rosenthal, and members of the series' writing staff. The festival will also feature panels on Homicide: Life on the Street, Sweet/Vicious, and a special screening of The Other Bennet Sister.

  • The ATX TV Festival 2026 will take place from May 28-31, 2026 in Austin, Texas.
  • Everybody Loves Raymond is celebrating its 30th anniversary.
  • Friday Night Lights is celebrating its 20th anniversary.

The players

ATX TV Festival

An annual celebration of television held in Austin, Texas, bringing together fans and industry professionals to honor the small screen's past, present, and future.

Friday Night Lights

A critically acclaimed television drama series that aired from 2006 to 2011, focusing on a high school football team in a small Texas town.

Everybody Loves Raymond

A popular sitcom that aired from 1996 to 2005, centered around the life of a sportswriter and his family in New York.

Ray Romano

An American actor and comedian best known for his lead role in the sitcom Everybody Loves Raymond.

Phil Rosenthal

An American television writer, producer, and actor, best known as the creator of the sitcom Everybody Loves Raymond.

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What’s next

Badges and passes for the ATX TV Festival 2026 are now on sale, and the festival is accepting open submissions for independently-produced TV pilots to be showcased at the event.

The takeaway

The ATX TV Festival continues to be a must-attend event for TV fans and industry insiders alike, with its ability to draw major talent and reunite beloved shows like Friday Night Lights and Everybody Loves Raymond cementing its status as a premier television celebration.