Playmakers

2003 · Ended · 1 season · 11 episodes · Drama, Crime · Canada

Creator John Eisendrath · Channel ESPN · Starring Tony Denison, Omar Gooding, Russell Hornsby

If all you see is the athlete, open your eyes.

The series is a gritty ensemble drama about the off-field lives of a group of players on a pro football team and how they deal with the pressure of being on the professional level.
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Episodes

11 episodes · August 2003 – November 2003
  1. Episode 1: 1. Game DayAugust 26, 2003 · 45 min
    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.
  2. Episode 2: 2. The Piss ManSeptember 2, 2003 · 45 min
    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.
  3. Episode 3: 3. The Choice (1)September 9, 2003 · 45 min
    Part 1 of 2. Leon faces the possibility of a trade; DH must decide where his loyalty lies; McConnell's in a slump.
  4. Episode 4: 4. The Choice (2)September 16, 2003 · 45 min
    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.
  5. Episode 5: 5. HalftimeSeptember 23, 2003 · 45 min
    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.
  6. Episode 6: 6. Man In MotionSeptember 30, 2003 · 45 min
    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.
Show 5 more episodes
  1. Episode 7: 7. Talk RadioOctober 7, 2003 · 45 min
    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.
  2. Episode 8: 8. Down and DistanceOctober 14, 2003 · 45 min
    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.
  3. Episode 9: 9. The OutingOctober 28, 2003 · 45 min
    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.
  4. Episode 10: 10. Tenth of a SecondNovember 4, 2003 · 45 min
    DH's big brother, Big E, learns some disturbing news about Cal's crime; Leon takes steps to prolong his career.
  5. Episode 11: 11. Week 17November 11, 2003 · 45 min
    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.

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Film and series details

EPISODE LENGTH
45 minutes
FIRST AIRED
August 26, 2003
LAST AIRED
November 11, 2003
PRODUCTION COMPANIES
ESPN Original Entertainment, Orly Adelson Productions, Thanksgiving Day

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