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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Playmakers Season 1 Episode 5 - Halftime
    5.9/10(42 votes)

    S1:E5

    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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  2. Playmakers Season 1 Episode 7 - Talk Radio
    6.9/10(16 votes)

    S1:E7

    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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  3. Playmakers Season 1 Episode 1 - Game Day
    7.1/10(23 votes)

    S1:E1

    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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  4. Playmakers Season 1 Episode 9 - The Outing
    7.1/10(18 votes)

    S1:E9

    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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  5. Playmakers Season 1 Episode 8 - Down and Distance
    7.2/10(20 votes)

    S1:E8

    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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  6. Playmakers Season 1 Episode 2 - The Piss Man
    7.5/10(23 votes)

    S1:E2

    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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  7. Playmakers Season 1 Episode 6 - Man In Motion
    7.5/10(17 votes)

    S1:E6

    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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  8. Playmakers Season 1 Episode 4 - The Choice (2)
    7.8/10(17 votes)

    S1:E4

    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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  9. Playmakers Season 1 Episode 3 - The Choice (1)
    8.0/10(16 votes)

    S1:E3

    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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  10. Playmakers Season 1 Episode 10 - Tenth of a Second
    8.1/10(16 votes)

    S1:E10

    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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  11. Playmakers Season 1 Episode 11 - Week 17
    8.5/10(18 votes)

    S1:E11

    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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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 Unknown, it aired on 9/23/2003. This episode scored 1.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Talk Radio".