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The Best Episodes of Dark Side of Football

Every episode of Dark Side of Football ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Dark Side of Football!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Dark Side of Football Season 1 Episode 4 - Playing with Pain
    8.0/10(22 votes)

    #1 - Playing with Pain

    S1:E4

    For years, the NFL has been dealing with shifty team doctors and nebulous league regulations that have resulted in players suffering from addiction to painkillers and more.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Dark Side of Football Season 1 Episode 6 - FANatics
    7.5/10(21 votes)

    #2 - FANatics

    S1:E6

    Football fans have a reputation for being dedicated to the point of lunacy. In the rivalry between Cowboys and Eagles, one demonstration of passion ends with severe consequences.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Dark Side of Football Season 1 Episode 5 - Why Can't Cleveland Win?
    7.4/10(26 votes)

    #3 - Why Can't Cleveland Win?

    S1:E5

    When the Cleveland Browns returned to the NFL, it was with the promise of bringing a winner to Cleveland. Instead, they became the worst team of the 21st Century.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Dark Side of Football Season 1 Episode 3 - Once a Raider, Always a Raider
    7.2/10(31 votes)

    #4 - Once a Raider, Always a Raider

    S1:E3

    The Oakland Raiders hold the dubious title of "Dirtiest Team in the NFL." What happens when they sign the biggest pariah in the modern era: Bill Romanowski?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Dark Side of Football Season 1 Episode 1 - Wide Receiver Divas
    6.4/10(37 votes)

    #5 - Wide Receiver Divas

    S1:E1

    Chad Johnson's theatrics off the field lead to the demise of his career. Why is it that Johnson and so many others whose antics distracted from their play are all wide receivers?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Dark Side of Football Season 1 Episode 2 - The Dark Art of Bill Belichick
    6.2/10(31 votes)

    #6 - The Dark Art of Bill Belichick

    S1:E2

    New England's Bill Belichick is the most successful coach in the history of the NFL. How has he managed to overcome scandals while cementing his standing as a master tactician?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Playing with Pain" is the best rated episode of "Dark Side of Football". It scored 8/10 based on 22 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 6/3/2021. This episode scored 0.5 points higher than the second highest rated, "FANatics".