1st & Ten

Season 3

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1st & Ten is an American situation comedy that aired between December 1984 and January 1991 on the cable television network HBO. Featuring series regulars Delta Burke and veteran Reid Shelton, it was one of cable's first attempts to lure the lucrative sit-com audience away from the "Big Three", by taking advantage of their freedom to include occasional cursing and nudity.

13 Episodes

  • Ernie's Last Quarter
    E1
    Ernie's Last QuarterDiane brings in a new co-owner of the Bulls, Teddy, who offers T.D. a promotion to general manager on the condition that he fires Coach Denardo as head coach.
  • A Second Chance Once Removed
    E2
    A Second Chance Once RemovedWith Denardo gone, Teddy tries to convince T.D. to bring his former college coach in as the new head coach for the Bulls, despite Diane having already promised the job to Fred Grier. Meanwhile, veteran John Manzak, who is having difficulty keeping up with the rookies in training camp, considers using steroids to improve his game.
  • A Loaded Gun
    E3
    A Loaded GunT.D. is struggling to balance the demands of his new job with his home life. Still in the middle of his hold-out, Yinessa looks to his new receiver, Billy Cooper, for help. Meanwhile, John Manzak's steroid abuse has yielded on-field results at the risk of his physical and mental health.
  • The Comeback Trail
    E4
    The Comeback TrailHaving sustained a serious injury in practice, Tom Yinessa's return to football seems doubtful. In the fallout, Yinessa's agent threatens to sue Diane for having his player on the field without a contract. Meanwhile, Manzak's steroid abuse escalates and Bubba turns to a sex surrogate for help with his marriage.
  • Illegal Use of Love
    E5
    Illegal Use of LoveTeddy organizes a trade for Johnny Valentine behind Diane's back, which finally raises her suspicions. The Bulls start the season with an embarrassing loss in which Mad Dog and Dr. Death make fools of themselves. Bubba must find a way out of his love triangle with his wife and his sex surrogate. All the while, T.D.'s issues with his marriage deepen and his relationship with Kay progresses.
  • The Bulls Change Hands
    E6
    The Bulls Change HandsDiane, wise to Teddy's deceptive and manipulative ways, threatens to reveal evidence of his insider trading to the public. While Yinessa attempts to shake the rust off after his injury, T.D. struggles with guilt, both over the responsibility he feels for Yinessa's injury and for his ongoing affair with Kay.
  • Mutiny on the Bull Team
    E7
    Mutiny on the Bull TeamAfter an atrocious start to the season, The Bulls are looking for ways to turn things around. T.D. turns to Coach Grier, who establishes a new rigorous practice regimen, under which the Bulls become defiant. Meanwhile, new owner Jill Schrader attempts to instill confidence with the team but the lingering ache of her breakup with Yinessa complicates things.
  • The Brink of Death
    E8
    The Brink of DeathDr. Death lays a ferocious hit on Joe "The Terminator" Morgan, injuring him in the process. While Dr. Death deals with the guilt, T.D. and Jill must defend him from the punishment of the Commissioner. Bubba and Jethro take over ownership of Jake's bar where Billy Cooper has a run-in with a vengeful man.
  • Call for the Hall
    E9
    Call for the HallThe Bulls, in need of a running back, are in the process of working out a trade, but hesitate when Bubba becomes the main trade piece. T.D., who is to be honored by the President for his induction into the Hall of Fame, must choose who will be by his side at the ceremony: his wife Ellen or his girlfriend Kay.
  • Blood on Blood
    E10
    Blood on BloodThe Bulls have backed their way into the playoffs but there are distractions around. Bubba and Jethro prepare for Zagreb's wild bachelor party, while Billy's younger brother Mike, fresh out of jail, comes for a visit.
  • Land of the Free (Agent)
    E11
    Land of the Free (Agent)The Bulls' need for a proper running back grows desperate. With playoffs rapidly approaching, Jill and T.D. consider signing Brian Bosworth in a potentially reckless move. Bosworth is currently a free agent holding-out on his contract with another team until he's able to receive his full asking price. Signing him could put the Bulls on thin ice with the rest of the league.
  • Of Scalpers and Superstars
    E12
    Of Scalpers and SuperstarsThe Bulls are carving their way through the playoffs and it looks like they'll be heading to the championship for the third straight year. The organization sets up a music video for the team to star in but soon realize that they'll be able to capitalize on the profits by marketing Yinessa as the star, a prospect that creates a rift between players.
  • Championship Game Jinx
    E13
    Championship Game JinxThe championship game is just around the corner but distractions plague the Bulls once again. Zagreb believes he's jinxed away his ability to kick and T.D. must prove his innocence in a scalping incident. Worst of all, Yinessa, who has been caught up in commercials, receives some tragic news.

Cast of Season 3

  • Delta BurkeDiane Barrow
  • Reid SheltonErnie Denardo
  • O. J. SimpsonT.D. Parker
  • Jason BegheTom Yinessa
  • Cliff FrazierJethro Snell
  • Donald GibbLeslie 'Dr. Death' Crunchner
  • Prince HughesBubba Kincaid
  • Stan KamberCoach Fred Grier
  • Tony LongoMad Dog Smears
  • John KassirZagreb Shkenusky
  • Tommy Lister Jr.Otis
  • Michael TolandBilly Cooper
  • Leah AyresJill Schrader

 

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