Playmakers

2003
Playmakers

Seasons & Episodes

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EP1 Game Day Aug 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 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.

EP2 The Piss Man Sep 02, 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 - 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.

EP3 The Choice (1) Sep 09, 2003

Part 1 of 2. Leon faces the possibility of a trade; DH must decide where his loyalty lies; McConnell's in a slump.

EP4 The Choice (2) Sep 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 between Robin and Leon.

EP5 Halftime Sep 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 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.

EP6 Man In Motion Sep 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 night out; Olczyk cannot forget about Beth.

EP7 Talk Radio Oct 07, 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 Wilbanks' daughter make a bet.

EP8 Down and Distance Oct 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 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.

EP9 The Outing Oct 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 midseason contract negotiations.

EP10 Tenth of a Second Nov 04, 2003

DH's big brother, Big E, learns some disturbing news about Cal's crime; Leon takes steps to prolong his career.

EP11 Week 17 Nov 11, 2003

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.
8.4| en| Drama, Crime
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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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  • Top Credited Cast
Tony Denison as Coach George
Omar Gooding as Demetrius Harris
Russell Hornsby as Leon Taylor
Jason Matthew Smith as Eric Olczyk
Marcello Thedford as Kelvin ‘Buffalo’ James
Christopher Wiehl as Derek McConnell
Bruce Gray as Gene Wilbanks
Stephen Bogaert as Phil Chambers