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The Worst Episodes of Playmakers

Every episode of Playmakers ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of Playmakers!

The series is a gritty ensemble drama about the off-field lives of a group of players on a pro football team and how they deal...
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Network:ESPN

Worst Episodes Summary

"Halftime" is the worst rated episode of "Playmakers". It scored 5.9/10 based on 42 votes. Directed by John Fawcett and written by N/A, it aired on 9/23/2003. This episode scored 1.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Talk Radio".

  • Halftime
    5.9/1042 votes
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    #1 - 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

  • Talk Radio
    6.9/1016 votes
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    #2 - 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

  • Game Day
    7.1/1023 votes
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    #3 - 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

  • The Outing
    7.1/1018 votes
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    #4 - 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

  • The Piss Man
    7.4/1023 votes
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    #5 - 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

  • Man In Motion
    7.4/1017 votes
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    #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

  • Down and Distance
    7.4/1019 votes
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    #7 - 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

  • The Choice (2)
    7.6/1017 votes
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    #8 - 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

  • The Choice (1)
    7.9/1016 votes
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    #9 - 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

  • Tenth of a Second
    7.9/1016 votes
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    #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

  • Week 17
    8.3/1018 votes
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    #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