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The Best Episodes of Born to Bowl Season 1

Every episode of Born to Bowl Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Born to Bowl Season 1!

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Go inside the colorful world of professional bowling and follow five stars of the sport as they chase glory, respect, and much-needed prize money on the Professional Bowlers Association (PBA) Tour.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Born to Bowl Season 1 Episode 5 - Is This the End?
    8.1/10(40 votes)

    S1:E5

    As the top bowlers arrive at The Tournament of Champions in Akron, Ohio, the future of the PBA Tour hangs in the balance.

    Directors:Brian Lazarte, James Lee Hernandez
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Born to Bowl Season 1 Episode 3 - Who Do You Think You Are?
    8.0/10(45 votes)

    S1:E3

    At the Pete Weber Classic in Springfield, Missouri, named after one of the sports greats, bowler extraordinaire EJ Tackett must fend off Belmo and Simo to reclaim the top prize.

    Directors:Brian Lazarte, James Lee Hernandez
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Born to Bowl Season 1 Episode 4 - The Real Kingpin
    8.0/10(44 votes)

    S1:E4

    Two hundred athletes from 18 different countries descend upon Reno, Nevada, to compete in the month-long World Series of Bowling.

    Directors:Brian Lazarte, James Lee Hernandez
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Born to Bowl Season 1 Episode 2 - Hot Headed
    7.8/10(53 votes)

    S1:E2

    Injuries and tempers flare as Anthony "Simo" Simonsen and Australia's Jason "Belmo" Belmonte vie for a spot in the U.S. Open finals.

    Directors:Brian Lazarte, James Lee Hernandez
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Born to Bowl Season 1 Episode 1 - Making the Cut
    7.7/10(65 votes)

    S1:E1

    At the U.S. Open, the first major tournament of the year in Indianapolis, Kyle Troup, AKA "The Pro with the 'Fro,'" sets out to repeat as bowling's "Green Jacket" winner.

    Directors:Brian Lazarte, James Lee Hernandez
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Is This the End?" is the best rated episode of "Born to Bowl" season 1. It scored 8.1/10 based on 40 votes. Directed by Brian Lazarte, James Lee Hernandez and written by Unknown, it aired on 4/13/2026. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Who Do You Think You Are?".