The essential episodes of Champions

Watch these 10 in order and you've got Champions — each pick states its reason.

  1. 01

    S01E01 · Pilot · March 8, 2018 · 23m

    Pilot3.0

    Vince plans to sell his family-owned gym and move to Florida, but he is derailed when his high school fling, Priya, unexpectedly drops off their 15-year-old son, Michael, on his doorstep.

  2. 02

    S01E02 · Top rated · March 15, 2018 · 23m

    I Think I'm Gonna Tolerate It Here1.0

    Michael is desperate to see New York but is unable to as Vince still hasn't told the gym he has a secret son.

  3. 03

    S01E03 · Top rated · March 29, 2018 · 23m

    Lumps1.0

    Vince, Michael, Matthew and the rest of the staff struggle to figure out why they're losing female members.

  4. 04

    S01E04 · Top rated · April 5, 2018 · 22m

    My Fair Uncle2.0

    Michael is just starting to fall into a rhythm with Vince and Matthew, when his mother's rich and glamorous brother unexpectedly enters the picture.

  5. 05

    S01E05 · Top rated · April 12, 2018 · 22m

    Vincemas1.0

    Vince and Matthew are excited to bond with Michael on their annual camping trip and the Champions staff are excited to celebrate Vince's absence with a secret party they call Vincemas.

  6. 06

    S01E06 · Top rated · April 19, 2018 · 22m

    Grandma Dearest1.0

    Vince begrudgingly reconnects with his mother, Gayle, so Michael can complete a school project.

  7. 07

    S01E07 · Top rated · April 26, 2018 · 22m

    Matt Bomer Poster1.0

    When Vince discovers a sexy poster in Michael's room, he faces the specter of giving Michael "The Talk."

  8. 08

    S01E08 · Season 1 peak · May 3, 2018 · 22m

    Nepotism4.0

    As Michael waits to hear if the musical he wrote will be picked for the freshman show, Vince is accused of treating some staff members better than others.

  9. 09

    S01E09 · Top rated · May 25, 2018 · 22m

    Opening Night1.0

    As Michael prepares for the opening night of his new musical, he receives a surprise visit from his mother, Priya, who wants to bring him back home to Cleveland with her; meanwhile, Matthew is in charge of employee performance reviews.

  10. 10

    S01E10 · Series finale · May 25, 2018 · 22m

    Deal or No Deal3.0

    Vince is torn when his old high school buddy offers him a dream job that would require him to move to Louisiana; Matthew graduates high school; Michael's crush joins the guys for dinner at their place so Vince can suss out his intentions.

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