The BEST episodes of A Football Life season 1

Every episode of A Football Life season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of A Football Life season 1!

A Football Life is a documentary series developed by NFL Films and aired on NFL Network that documents the lives of select National Football League players, coaches, owners, and teams. Friends, teammates, family members and other players and coaches associated with the subjects are interviewed.

Last Updated: 2/22/2025Network: NFL NetworkStatus: Continuing

9.40

43 votes

#1 - Walter Payton

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/13/2011

A Football Life takes an in-depth look at the life of NFL running back great, Walter Payton, using unique on and off-the-field sights, sounds and stories.

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8.84

38 votes

#2 - Mike Ditka

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 10/27/2011

A Football Life takes an in-depth look at the life of NFL coach ,Mike Ditka, using unique on and off-the-field sights, sounds and stories.

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8.48

46 votes

#3 - Bill Belichick - Part 2

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/22/2011

A Football Life takes an in-depth look at the life of one of the NFL's most intriguing coaches, Bill Belichick, using unique on and off-the-field sights, sounds and stories. Part 2 of 2.

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8.30

44 votes

#4 - Kurt Warner

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/6/2011

A Football Life takes an in-depth look at the life of NFL quarterback, Kurt Warner, using unique on and off-the-field sights, sounds and stories.

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8.19

53 votes

#5 - Bill Belichick - Part 1

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/15/2011

A Football Life takes an in-depth look at the life of one of the NFL's most intriguing coaches, Bill Belichick, using unique on and off-the-field sights, sounds and stories. Part 1 of 2.

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7.95

43 votes

#6 - Reggie White & Jerome Brown

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 9/29/2011

A Football Life takes an in-depth look at the lives and relationship of NFL Defensive Linemen, Reggie White and Jerome Brown, using unique on and off-the-field sights, sounds and stories.

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7.95

37 votes

#7 - Ed Sabol

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/20/2011

A Football Life takes an in-depth look at the life of NFL filmmaker, Ed Sabol, using unique on and off-the-field sights, sounds and stories.

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7.24

41 votes

#8 - Al Davis

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 11/11/2011

A Football Life takes an in-depth look at the life of former NFL coach, general manager, commissioner, and owner, Al Davis, using unique on and off-the-field sights, sounds and stories.

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7.21

34 votes

#9 - Tom Landry

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/3/2011

A Football Life takes an in-depth look at the life of NFL coach ,Tom Landry, using unique on and off-the-field sights, sounds and stories.

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