Playmakers (2003–2003)
Plot
Playmakers is a gritty ensemble drama chronicling the behind-the-scenes and off-the-field lives of the players, families, coaches and owner of a fictional professional football team. The series weaves multiple storylines into an intricately patterned saga that changes minute-to-minute as the characters struggle to negotiate the red zone between fame and real life.
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Episodes by season
Season01
- S01E01Game DayAugust 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 roo
- S01E02The Piss ManSeptember 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 - other
- S01E03The Choice (1)September 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.
- S01E04The Choice (2)September 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 betwee
- S01E05HalftimeSeptember 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 car
- S01E06Man In MotionSeptember 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 nigh
- S01E07Talk RadioOctober 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 Wil
- S01E08Down and DistanceOctober 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 te
- S01E09The OutingOctober 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 m
- S01E10Tenth of a SecondNovember 4, 2003—DH's big brother, Big E, learns some disturbing news about Cal's crime; Leon takes steps to prolong his career.
- S01E11Week 17November 11, 2003—Leon auditions for a sportscaster job at Samantha's station; Olczyk must handle a surprise pregnancy announcement; Buffalo's weight gain aff
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