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Every episode of Peyton's Places ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Peyton's Places!

The Best Episodes of Peyton's Places

Through conversations with former players, coaches, and key figures, Peyton Manning gets to the heart of football history and its cultural impact.

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  1. Background image for The Curse of Bobby Layne
    8.0/10(5 votes)

    #1 - The Curse of Bobby Layne

    S3:E1

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    Director:Unknown
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    #2 - The Hupmobile

    S1:E1

    Peyton drives a 1920s Hupmobile with comedian Jay Leno and learns how the NFL started with a car and a car salesman, Ralph Hay, in Canton, Ohio. He visits with Joe Namath, playing pool and discussing how Namath led the New York Jets to the historic Super Bowl III victory.

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    Director:Unknown
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  3. Background image for The Greatest Catch
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    #3 - The Greatest Catch

    S1:E2

    Peyton re-enacts a 1926 Giants publicity stunt by throwing a pass off the top of the Radiator Building in New York City to Hall of Famer Cris Carter in adjacent Bryant Park. The pass attempt was from 324-feet in the air and had to travel 112 yards to reach Carter.

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    Director:Unknown
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    #4 - History of the QB

    S1:E3

    Hall of Fame quarterbacks Roger Staubach (Cowboys) and Joe Montana (49ers/Chiefs) help Peyton explore the evolution of the quarterback and how it became the most important position in all of sport – and the face of every NFL franchise.

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    Director:Unknown
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    #5 - The Draft

    S1:E4

    Host of CNBC’s Mad Money Jim Cramer welcomes Peyton to Wall Street where they discover how the stock market crash of 1929 led to the creation of the NFL Draft. Also, Peyton explores how an IBM 360 computer and Mel Kiper, a draftnik with no credentials, helped turn the draft into must-see television.

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    Director:Unknown
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  6. Background image for The Evolution of the Wide Receiver
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    #6 - The Evolution of the Wide Receiver

    S1:E5

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    Director:Unknown
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    #7 - Ray Lewis

    S1:E6

    Peyton talks with NFL legend Ray Lewis about the importance of defense.

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    Director:Unknown
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    #8 - The Origins of Fantasy Football

    S1:E7

    Peyton looks at the origins of fantasy football.

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    Director:Unknown
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    #9 - Da Bears

    S1:E8

    Peyton looks at the history of football in Chicago and visits with two Bears super fans.

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    #10 - The Lombardi Trophy 

    S1:E9

    Peyton and his brother Eli look at the history of the Lombardi Trophy.

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    Director:Unknown
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    #11 - Gamewreckers

    S1:E10

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    #12 - Unbreakable Records

    S1:E11

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    #13 - The Birth of the Ball

    S1:E12

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    Director:Unknown
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    #14 - Blame General Custer for the Patriots Dynasty

    S1:E13

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    Director:Unknown
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    #15 - Brett Favre

    S1:E14

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    #16 - Two-Way Players

    S1:E15

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    #17 - Who Killed the Fullback?

    S1:E16

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    Director:Unknown
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    #18 - From Small Towns to Big Cities

    S1:E17

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    #19 - Fantastic Finishes

    S1:E18

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    #20 - Two Presidents & A Girl Named Heidi

    S1:E19

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    Director:Unknown
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    #21 - A Lot To Be Thankful For

    S1:E20

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    #22 - Are You Ready For Some Football?

    S1:E21

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    Director:Unknown
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  23. Background image for In Lombardi's Footsteps
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    #23 - In Lombardi's Footsteps

    S1:E22

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    #24 - The Evolution of Coaching

    S1:E23

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    #25 - The Immaculate Reception

    S1:E24

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Best Episodes Summary

"The Curse of Bobby Layne" is the best rated episode of "Peyton's Places". It scored 8/10 based on 5 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 10/30/2022. This episode scored 8.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Hupmobile".