Playmakers Season 1
S01 E01
Aug 26, 2003
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.
S01 E02
Sep 2, 2003The Piss Man Sep 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 - 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.
S01 E03
Sep 9, 2003The Choice (1) Sep 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.
S01 E04
Sep 16, 2003The 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.
S01 E05
Sep 23, 2003Halftime 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.
S01 E06
Sep 30, 2003Man 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.
S01 E07
Oct 7, 2003Talk Radio Oct 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 Wilbanks' daughter make a bet.
S01 E08
Oct 14, 2003Down 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.
S01 E09
Oct 28, 2003The 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.
S01 E10
Nov 4, 2003Tenth of a Second Nov 4, 2003 DH's big brother, Big E, learns some disturbing news about Cal's crime; Leon takes steps to prolong his career.
S01 E11
Nov 11, 2003Week 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.