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The Best Episodes of Champions Season 1

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

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Vince, a charismatic gym owner with no ambition lives with his younger brother Matthew, a gorgeous idiot. Their simple life of women and working out is put on hold when the teenage son of Vince

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Champions Season 1 Episode 8 - Nepotism
    7.5/10(99 votes)

    S1:E8

    As Michael waits to hear if the musical he wrote will be picked for the freshman show, Vince is accused of treating some staff members better than others.

    Director:Michael Spiller
    Writer:Matt Warburton

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  2. Champions Season 1 Episode 4 - My Fair Uncle
    7.4/10(125 votes)

    S1:E4

    Michael is just starting to fall into a rhythm with Vince and Matthew, when his mother's rich and glamorous brother unexpectedly enters the picture.

    Director:Claire Scanlon
    Writers:Charlie Grandy, Mindy Kaling

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  3. Champions Season 1 Episode 6 - Grandma Dearest
    7.3/10(107 votes)

    S1:E6

    Vince begrudgingly reconnects with his mother, Gayle, so Michael can complete a school project.

    Director:Michael Spiller
    Writers:Aaron Geary, Ben Steiner

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  4. Champions Season 1 Episode 9 - Opening Night
    7.3/10(90 votes)

    S1:E9

    As Michael prepares for the opening night of his new musical, he receives a surprise visit from his mother, Priya, who wants to bring him back home to Cleveland with her; meanwhile, Matthew is in charge of employee performance reviews.

    Director:Geeta Patel
    Writer:Charlie Grandy

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  5. Champions Season 1 Episode 5 - Vincemas
    7.2/10(108 votes)

    S1:E5

    Vince and Matthew are excited to bond with Michael on their annual camping trip and the Champions staff are excited to celebrate Vince's absence with a secret party they call Vincemas.

    Director:Geeta Patel
    Writer:Matt Warburton

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  6. Champions Season 1 Episode 7 - Matt Bomer Poster
    7.2/10(103 votes)

    S1:E7

    When Vince discovers a sexy poster in Michael's room, he faces the specter of giving Michael "The Talk."

    Director:Maggie Carey
    Writer:Ali Schouten-Seeks

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  7. Champions Season 1 Episode 3 - Lumps
    7.1/10(129 votes)

    S1:E3

    Vince, Michael, Matthew and the rest of the staff struggle to figure out why they're losing female members.

    Director:Alex Reid
    Writer:Chris Schleicher

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  8. Champions Season 1 Episode 10 - Deal or No Deal
    7.1/10(91 votes)

    S1:E10

    Vince is torn when his old high school buddy offers him a dream job that would require him to move to Louisiana; Matthew graduates high school; Michael's crush joins the guys for dinner at their place so Vince can suss out his intentions.

    Director:Michael Spiller
    Writer:Charlie Grandy

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  9. Champions Season 1 Episode 2 - I Think I'm Gonna Tolerate It Here
    6.8/10(149 votes)

    S1:E2

    Michael is desperate to see New York but is unable to as Vince still hasn't told the gym he has a secret son.

    Director:Michael Spiller
    Writers:Charlie Grandy, Mindy Kaling

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  10. Champions Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    6.6/10(214 votes)

    S1:E1

    Vince plans to sell his family-owned gym and move to Florida, but he is derailed when his high school fling, Priya, unexpectedly drops off their 15-year-old son, Michael, on his doorstep.

    Director:Michael Spiller
    Writers:Charlie Grandy, Mindy Kaling

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Nepotism" is the best rated episode of "Champions" season 1. It scored 7.5/10 based on 99 votes. Directed by Michael Spiller and written by Matt Warburton, it aired on 5/3/2018. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "My Fair Uncle".