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

Season0111Episodes2003AiredSeason avg
  1. S01E01Game DayAugust 26, 2003The 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
  2. S01E02The Piss ManSeptember 2, 2003The 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
  3. S01E03The Choice (1)September 9, 2003Part 1 of 2. Leon faces the possibility of a trade; DH must decide where his loyalty lies; McConnell's in a slump.
  4. S01E04The Choice (2)September 16, 2003Part 2 of 2. When new evidence surfaces, DH is pressured to change his statement; Olczyk receives news about his father; a rift grows betwee
  5. S01E05HalftimeSeptember 23, 2003The Cougars have been ravaged. Coach George and the medical staff must patch up the pieces for the second half. Leon faces a potentially car
  6. S01E06Man In MotionSeptember 30, 2003Coach George lectures the team; DH's drug abuse comes to a head; domestic abuse rumors involving Leon appear; McConnell arranges a boys nigh
  7. S01E07Talk RadioOctober 7, 2003Leon and Robin's decision to go public leads to legal problems; DH makes a charity appearance; Coach George sees a doctor; McConnell and Wil
  8. S01E08Down and DistanceOctober 14, 2003Olczyk prepares to face his nemesis: a lightning fast quarterback who runs. Leon must resolve his legal issues to continue playing on the te
  9. S01E09The OutingOctober 28, 2003Guerwitcz 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
  10. S01E10Tenth of a SecondNovember 4, 2003DH's big brother, Big E, learns some disturbing news about Cal's crime; Leon takes steps to prolong his career.
  11. S01E11Week 17November 11, 2003Leon 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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