1st & Ten: The Championship

1st & Ten: The Championship (1984-1991)

EndedScripted showComedy, Sports

1st & Ten: The Championship is a HBO series that reveals the on and off field hijinks of the California Bulls, a fictional professional football team. Diane Barrow has recently become team owner as part of her divorce settlement. Hilarity ensues as the team becomes accustomed to having a female owner.

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Scheduleevery Wednesday (30 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S06E16Championship Gamejanv. 23, 1991
S06E15Flashbacksjanv. 16, 1991
S06E14Close Encounters of the Third Downjanv. 9, 1991
S06E13A Roast is a Roastdéc. 26, 1990
S06E12If I Didn't Play Footballdéc. 19, 1990
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did '1st & Ten: The Championship' premiere?

'1st & Ten: The Championship' premiered on December 2, 1984.

Who created '1st & Ten: The Championship'?

'1st & Ten: The Championship' was created by Carl Kleinschmitt.

What is the genre of '1st & Ten: The Championship'?

'1st & Ten: The Championship' is a comedy and sports TV show.

Where is '1st & Ten: The Championship' set?

'1st & Ten: The Championship' is set in the fictional California Bulls football team.

Who plays the role of Coach Ernie Denardo in '1st & Ten: The Championship'?

The role of Coach Ernie Denardo is played by Delta Burke.

What is the premise of '1st & Ten: The Championship'?

'1st & Ten: The Championship' follows the ups and downs of the California Bulls football team, both on and off the field.

Who is the owner of the California Bulls in '1st & Ten: The Championship'?

In '1st & Ten: The Championship', the owner of the California Bulls is Diane Barrow.

Who plays the role of Diane Barrow in '1st & Ten: The Championship'?

The role of Diane Barrow is played by Shannon Tweed.

Who is the head coach of the California Bulls in '1st & Ten: The Championship'?

In '1st & Ten: The Championship', the head coach of the California Bulls is Coach Ernie Denardo.

Who plays the role of Leslie Dr. Death Krunchner in '1st & Ten: The Championship'?

The role of Leslie Dr. Death Krunchner is played by O.J. Simpson.

What is the running time of each episode of '1st & Ten: The Championship'?

Each episode of '1st & Ten: The Championship' has a running time of approximately 30 minutes.

Who is the team's Quarterback in '1st & Ten: The Championship'?

In '1st & Ten: The Championship', the team's Quarterback is Tom Yinessa.

Who plays the role of Tom Yinessa in '1st & Ten: The Championship'?

The role of Tom Yinessa is played by Reid Shelton.

Who serves as the team's offensive coordinator in '1st & Ten: The Championship'?

In '1st & Ten: The Championship', the team's offensive coordinator is Mike Gable.

Who plays the role of Mike Gable in '1st & Ten: The Championship'?

The role of Mike Gable is played by Jesse D. Goins.

What are some recurring plot elements in '1st & Ten: The Championship'?

'1st & Ten: The Championship' deals with topics such as the team's performance, personal relationships, and the challenges of running a football team.

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  • 1st & Ten (United States)

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