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The Best Episodes of The Tides That Bind: Inside Alabama Football Season 1

Every episode of The Tides That Bind: Inside Alabama Football Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Tides That Bind: Inside Alabama Football Season 1!

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An intimate look at University of Alabama football during the transformative 2024 season. With Coach Kalen DeBoer stepping in after Nick Saban's legendary tenure, the series explores the core values that shape players into champions.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Tides That Bind: Inside Alabama Football Season 1 Episode 1 - Faith
    9.8/10(9 votes)

    #1 - Faith

    S1:E1

    Alabama Football's impact is seen through its remarkable win versus Georgia. New head coach Kalen DeBoer is introduced, while the role faith plays inside and outside the team is highlighted.

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  2. The Tides That Bind: Inside Alabama Football Season 1 Episode 2 - The Standard
    9.4/10(5 votes)

    #2 - The Standard

    S1:E2

    We rewind to preseason as the program transitions to new coach Kalen DeBoer. After a historic win vs. Georgia, they stumble against unranked Vanderbilt, but the standard remains unchanged.

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  3. The Tides That Bind: Inside Alabama Football Season 1 Episode 3 - Accountability
    9.6/10(5 votes)

    #3 - Accountability

    S1:E3

    Their first loss of the season the Crimson Tide weather the storm as their team captain faces backlash and the squad travels to face rival Tennessee in the heart of a brutal SEC schedule.

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  4. The Tides That Bind: Inside Alabama Football Season 1 Episode 4 - Genesis
    9.7/10(6 votes)

    #4 - Genesis

    S1:E4

    Revisiting the dramatic story of the 49 hours between Nick Saban's surprise retirement announcement and Athletic Director Greg Byrne's introduction of Coach Kalen DeBoer as his replacement, Alabama's football program worked tirelessly to prevent players from entering the transfer portal and to keep five-star recruits from decommitting. Meanwhile, Coach DeBoer and the team bounce back from the Tennessee loss with a commanding win over #19 Missouri, 34-0.

    Director:Unknown
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  5. The Tides That Bind: Inside Alabama Football Season 1 Episode 5 - Family
    9.8/10(5 votes)

    #5 - Family

    S1:E5

    After a commanding win over Missouri, Alabama climbs back to a No. 13 ranking. Yet, questions about quarterback Jalen Milroe's abilities persist. With playoff hopes on the line, the team travels to Death Valley to face 12th-ranked LSU in one of the most hostile environments in sports. The stakes are monumental: the winner remains in contention for the 12-team playoffs, while the loser's season effectively ends.

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  6. The Tides That Bind: Inside Alabama Football Season 1 Episode 6 - Forever Young
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #6 - Forever Young

    S1:E6

    After a dominant win over LSU, Alabama climbs back to No. 7 in the rankings, and the final two games of the season seem like they should be a cakewalk. But they aren't. Alabama's playoff hopes are compromised by a shocking loss to unranked Oklahoma, leaving the team to regroup for the season's final and most emotional game: the storied Iron Bowl against in-state rival Auburn.

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Faith" is the best rated episode of "The Tides That Bind: Inside Alabama Football" season 1. It scored 9.8/10 based on 9 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 2/19/2025. This episode is rated 0.4 points higher than the second-best, "The Standard".