1st & Ten 1984
What is 1st & Ten?
"1st & Ten" is an American situation comedy that aired on the cable television network HBO. The series was one of the first attempts to lure the sit-com audience away from the major television networks by taking advantage of its freedom to include occasional elements not typically allowed on broadcast television.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1984
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 80
- Runtime
- 30 minutes
- First aired
- Dec 2, 1984
- Last aired
- Jan 23, 1991
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- HBO
- Genres
- Comedy
- Updated
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"1st & Ten" is an American situation comedy that aired on the cable television network HBO. The series was one of the first attempts to lure the sit-com audience away from the major television networks by taking advantage of its freedom to include occasional elements not typically allowed on broadcast television. It aired from December 1984 to January 1991, featuring series regulars, including Delta Burke and veteran actor Reid Shelton.
Should you watch it?
“This HBO sitcom explores the world of professional football through a comedic lens.”
- features a veteran cast
- pioneering cable comedy format
- contains occasional nudity and strong language
Watch it if you are interested in the early history of original programming on cable television.
The series includes adult content such as nudity and profanity that distinguishes it from network television.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 13 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 By the Bulls Dec 2, 1984
- E2 The Opener Dec 2, 1984
- E3 All Roads Lead to Dayton Dec 9, 1984
- E4 The Slump Dec 16, 1984
- E5 Play Me or Trade Me Dec 23, 1984
- E6 You Are Who You Eat Dec 30, 1984
- E7 Uneasy Lies the Ahead Jan 6, 1985
- E8 The Sins of the Quarterback Jan 13, 1985
- E9 I Only Read Defenses Jan 20, 1985
- E10 Wine Time Jan 27, 1985
- E11 Rona's Fling Feb 3, 1985
- E12 Not Quite Mr. Right Feb 10, 1985
- E13 Super Bull Sunday Feb 17, 1985
Season 2 · 10 episodes
- E1 The Rookies Aug 25, 1986
- E2 The Veterans Sep 1, 1986
- E3 A Second Chance Sep 8, 1986
- E4 Quarterbacks Tell No Tales Sep 15, 1986
- E5 California Freeze Out Sep 22, 1986
- E6 The Unkindest Cut Sep 29, 1986
- E7 Yinessa's Interview Dec 30, 1986
- E8 Easy Come, Easy Go Jan 6, 1987
- E9 A Family Affair Jan 13, 1987
- E10 The Big One Jan 20, 1987
Season 3 · 13 episodes
- E1 Ernie's Last Quarter Aug 5, 1987
- E2 A Second Chance Once Removed Aug 12, 1987
- E3 A Loaded Gun Aug 19, 1987
- E4 The Comeback Trail Aug 26, 1987
- E5 Illegal Use of Love Sep 2, 1987
- E6 The Bulls Change Hands Sep 9, 1987
- E7 Mutiny on the Bull Team Oct 7, 1987
- E8 The Brink of Death Nov 4, 1987
- E9 Call for the Hall Dec 2, 1987
- E10 Blood on Blood Oct 20, 1987
- E11 Land of the Free (Agent) Nov 27, 1987
- E12 Of Scalpers and Superstars
- E13 Championship Game Jinx
Season 4 · 14 episodes
- E1 The Bulls Own Up Oct 5, 1988
- E2 The Inmates Buy the Asylum Oct 12, 1988
- E3 Caught in the Draft Oct 19, 1988
- E4 Down and Out in Bulls' Stadium Oct 26, 1988
- E5 ...The Clock Runs Out Nov 2, 1988
- E6 The Dark Side Nov 9, 1988
- E7 Saturday, Bloody Saturday Nov 16, 1988
- E8 Injustice For All Nov 23, 1988
- E9 Team Picture Nov 30, 1988
- E10 Out of the Past
- E11 Final Bow
- E12 Duty Calls
- E13 The High and the Mighty
- E14 The Irreducible Bottom Line
Season 5 · 14 episodes
- E1 The Book According to Zagreb Oct 11, 1989
- E2 The Con Oct 18, 1989
- E3 False Start Oct 25, 1989
- E4 Mind Games Nov 1, 1989
- E5 Love and Marriage Nov 8, 1989
- E6 Clean and Sober Nov 15, 1989
- E7 Blood Money Nov 22, 1989
- E8 Vindication Dec 6, 1989
- E9 Gunn & Bullette Dec 13, 1989
- E10 Heaven Help Me Dec 20, 1989
- E11 Surprise, Surprise Dec 27, 1989
- E12 All's Fair in Love and Football Jan 10, 1990
- E13 Earn This One for Ernie Jan 17, 1990
- E14 Who Stole Johnny Gunn? Jan 24, 1990
Frequently asked questions
When did the series air?
The show aired on HBO from December 1984 through January 1991.
What genre is the show?
It is an American situation comedy.
Who are some of the series regulars?
The show features Delta Burke and Reid Shelton.
What was the show's intent?
It was designed to attract sitcom viewers away from major broadcast networks.
What makes this show unique for its time?
It utilized cable television's freedom to include content like cursing and nudity.