7.1/1023 votes#1 - Game Day
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 8/26/2003
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: N/A
- 7.4/1023 votes
#2 - The Piss Man
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 9/2/2003
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: N/A
- 7.9/1016 votes
#3 - The Choice (1)
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 9/9/2003
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: N/A
- 7.6/1017 votes
#4 - The Choice (2)
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 9/16/2003
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
- 5.9/1042 votes
#5 - Halftime
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 9/23/2003
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: N/A
- 7.4/1017 votes
#6 - Man In Motion
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 9/30/2003
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
- 6.9/1016 votes
#7 - Talk Radio
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 10/7/2003
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
- 7.4/1019 votes
#8 - Down and Distance
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 10/14/2003
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
- 7.1/1018 votes
#9 - The Outing
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 10/28/2003
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: N/A
- 7.9/1016 votes
#10 - Tenth of a Second
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 11/4/2003
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
- 8.3/1018 votes
#11 - Week 17
Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 11/11/2003
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: N/A
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Season 1 Ratings Summary
"Game Day" is the best rated episode of "Playmakers" season 1. It scored 7.1/10 based on 23 votes. Directed by Scott Brazil and written by N/A, it aired on 8/26/2003. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "The Piss Man".