The Best Episodes of Playmakers

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
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   REVEAL THE WINNER
   

   8.5/10(18 votes)

   #1 - Week 17

   S1:E1111/11/2003

   Leon auditions for a sportscaster job at Samantha's station; Olczyk must handle a surprise pregnancy announcement; Buffalo's weight gain affects his chances of playing.

   Director:T.J. Scott

   Writer:Unknown

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   Director:T.J. Scott

   Writer:Unknown
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   8.1/10(16 votes)

   #2 - Tenth of a Second

   S1:E1011/4/2003

   DH's big brother, Big E, learns some disturbing news about Cal's crime; Leon takes steps to prolong his career.

   Director:Stephen Williams

   Writer:Michael Angeli

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   Director:Stephen Williams

   Writer:Michael Angeli
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   8.0/10(16 votes)

   #3 - The Choice (1)

   S1:E39/9/2003

   Part 1 of 2. Leon faces the possibility of a trade; DH must decide where his loyalty lies; McConnell's in a slump.

   Director:Brad Turner

   Writer:Unknown

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   Director:Brad Turner

   Writer:Unknown
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   7.8/10(17 votes)

   #4 - The Choice (2)

   S1:E49/16/2003

   Part 2 of 2. When new evidence surfaces, DH is pressured to change his statement; Olczyk receives news about his father; a rift grows between Robin and Leon.

   Director:Bruce McDonald

   Writer:Peter Egan

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   Director:Bruce McDonald

   Writer:Peter Egan
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   7.5/10(23 votes)

   #5 - The Piss Man

   S1:E29/2/2003

   The league drug testing official a.k.a. The Piss Man is coming: no one knows which two players are on the list. They better be clean - otherwise it's automatic suspension. Guard Dog tempts Leon with a way to get his mojo back. Olczyk needs to calm his demons. McConnell's got pain management issues.

   Director:T.J. Scott

   Writer:Unknown

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   Director:T.J. Scott

   Writer:Unknown
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   7.5/10(17 votes)

   #6 - Man In Motion

   S1:E69/30/2003

   Coach George lectures the team; DH's drug abuse comes to a head; domestic abuse rumors involving Leon appear; McConnell arranges a boys night out; Olczyk cannot forget about Beth.

   Director:Terry Ingram

   Writer:Michael Angeli

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   Director:Terry Ingram

   Writer:Michael Angeli
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   7.5/10(19 votes)

   #7 - Down and Distance

   S1:E810/14/2003

   Olczyk prepares to face his nemesis: a lightning fast quarterback who runs. Leon must resolve his legal issues to continue playing on the team. Coach George learns that he has prostate cancer. McConnell's halftime hookup comes back to haunt him: she's pregnant and it's his.

   Director:John Bell

   Writer:Craig Sweeny

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   Director:John Bell

   Writer:Craig Sweeny
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   7.1/10(23 votes)

   #8 - Game Day

   S1:E18/26/2003

   The Cougars are 2-3 and it's six hours to kick-off. Leon Taylor, back from injured reserve, plans to retake the running back throne from rookie Demetrius ""DH"" Harris, who will not slow down for anyone. Coach George must get hard-hitting middle linebacker Eric Olczyk's head together before the game.

   Director:Scott Brazil

   Writer:Unknown

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   Director:Scott Brazil

   Writer:Unknown
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   7.1/10(18 votes)

   #9 - The Outing

   S1:E910/28/2003

   Guerwitcz asks August to marry him in order to dodge a rumor that a Cougars player is gay; tensions build between Leon and and Olczyk over midseason contract negotiations.

   Director:Chris Grismer

   Writer:Unknown

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   Director:Chris Grismer

   Writer:Unknown
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    6.9/10(16 votes)

    #10 - Talk Radio

    S1:E710/7/2003

    Leon and Robin's decision to go public leads to legal problems; DH makes a charity appearance; Coach George sees a doctor; McConnell and Wilbanks' daughter make a bet.

    Director:Ken Girotti

    Writer:Charles Holland

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    Director:Ken Girotti

    Writer:Charles Holland
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    5.9/10(42 votes)

    #11 - Halftime

    S1:E59/23/2003

    The Cougars have been ravaged. Coach George and the medical staff must patch up the pieces for the second half. Leon faces a potentially career ending knee injury that worsens a rift with Olczyk, who knows what Leon did to Robin. DH can't make it to the next half without getting high. McConnell needs relief from the pain of a separated shoulder: he's got Chambers scouring the stands for his next night nurse.

    Director:John Fawcett

    Writer:Unknown

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    Director:John Fawcett

    Writer:Unknown