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The Best Episodes of It's in the Game: Madden NFL Season 1

Every episode of It's in the Game: Madden NFL Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of It's in the Game: Madden NFL Season 1!

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It's one of the biggest video games of all time, a groundbreaking brand that became a worldwide phenomenon, spanning generations—but it almost never happened… Now, 36 years after the first game's release, EA SPORTS gives

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    It's in the Game: Madden NFL Season 1 Episode 1 - CAN A COMPUTER MAKE YOU CRY?
    7.3/10(39 votes)

    #1 - CAN A COMPUTER MAKE YOU CRY?

    S1:E1

    The makers of Madden NFL are deep in development of the newest version of the world's most famous football video game - Madden NFL 25. With a devoted but demanding fan base, the team members know they have their work cut out for them. Their goal: to make an authentic and innovative experience that will honor the vision of the game's founders - Trip Hawkins and John Madden.

    Director:Unknown
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  2. It's in the Game: Madden NFL Season 1 Episode 2 - PRESSURE MAKES DIAMONDS
    7.0/10(25 votes)

    #2 - PRESSURE MAKES DIAMONDS

    S1:E2

    In the early 1990s, EA is the envy of the video game world, but in order to stay on top, Trip Hawkins & company must elevate their game. In 1992, they kickstart the annual Madden series to great fanfare. But soon, cracks begin to show. In 1996, Madden NFL cancels the release of the PlayStation version. And suddenly, for the first time, Madden finds itself in second.

    Director:Unknown
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  3. It's in the Game: Madden NFL Season 1 Episode 3 - EVERYTHING'S FINE AND WE'RE SHIPPING ON TIME
    7.4/10(24 votes)

    #3 - EVERYTHING'S FINE AND WE'RE SHIPPING ON TIME

    S1:E3

    As EA SPORTS deals with blowback from the Madden '96 mishap, competitors seize the opportunity. But the Madden team has an ace up its sleeve, and they ready their most potent weapon yet...

    Director:Unknown
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  4. It's in the Game: Madden NFL Season 1 Episode 4 - WE ARE DEFINITELY IN THE FOURTH QUARTER
    7.5/10(23 votes)

    #4 - WE ARE DEFINITELY IN THE FOURTH QUARTER

    S1:E4

    Things are full tilt as the Madden team ramps up in the final critical weeks ahead of releasing Madden NFL 25. But as the team counts down to zero hour, the only question left is how will the world react once the game goes live?

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"CAN A COMPUTER MAKE YOU CRY?" is the best rated episode of "It's in the Game: Madden NFL" season 1. It scored 7.3/10 based on 39 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 11/26/2024. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "PRESSURE MAKES DIAMONDS".