The BEST episodes of Last Chance U
Every episode of Last Chance U ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Last Chance U!
Elite athletes with difficult pasts turn to junior college football for a last shot at turning their lives around and achieving their dreams.
#1 - Most Dangerous Game
Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 7/29/2016
The starting quarterback battle rages on. Brittany worries about the players' academic progress. EMCC's winning streak is threatened by a rival.
#2 - Plan B
Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 7/29/2016
The coaches and players deal with unfamiliar adversity. DJ and others struggle with school. Ollie faces tough times and seeks comfort back home.
#3 - Homecoming
Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 7/29/2016
Players, other students and the community prepare for homecoming weekend. Tensions rise at the homecoming game, prompting Buddy to lose his cool.
#4 - Blood Makes the Grass Grow
Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 7/29/2016
DJ faces choices that will make or break his future. John hopes for a chance to impress Auburn coaches. Bad blood builds in the regular-season finale.
#5 - It Is What It Is
Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 7/29/2016
The regular season comes to an explosive end, and the team must deal with the fallout from their actions. The players prepare for life after EMCC.
#6 - Last Chance U
Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 7/29/2016
Desperate for an opportunity at a major school, the players at East Mississippi Community College prepare for a season that's crucial to their future.
#7 - Dream U
Season 4 - Episode 1 - Aired 7/19/2019
Jason Brown copes with his celebrity status. Bobby Bruce tries to rebound from bad decisions. Brown considers bringing back a polarizing player.
#8 - Football might be over for you
Season 5 - Episode 8 - Aired 7/28/2020
As the season winds down, the graduating players plan their next moves while Beam pledges to make changes and build an even better team next year.
#9 - The Eye in the Skye
Season 4 - Episode 2 - Aired 7/19/2019
Bobby gets close with Kailon, who tries to keep Bobby on the right path. Assistant coach Jason Martin talks about moving his family into a dorm room.
#10 - Home on the Range
Season 4 - Episode 3 - Aired 7/19/2019
The town of Independence gets ready for the highly anticipated home opener. Visits with Chance’s and Kailon’s families shed light on their upbringings.
#11 - Garden City
Season 4 - Episode 4 - Aired 7/19/2019
Hard feelings from last year rise to the surface in a rematch between ICC and Garden City, as coaches Jason Brown and Jeff Sims butt heads yet again.
#12 - The Hangover
Season 4 - Episode 5 - Aired 7/19/2019
Jay’s injuries cause him frustration. Malik tries to make the most of his opportunities. Tensions run high after a game against Fort Scott.
#13 - S Show
Season 4 - Episode 6 - Aired 7/19/2019
As players and coaches start to prioritize themselves over the team, Brown tries to regain control -- but a sideline outburst proves costly.
#14 - Famous Forever
Season 4 - Episode 7 - Aired 7/19/2019
Locals grow restless over the team's performance amid budget cuts at ICC. A home game during the "Neewollah" festival could help unite the town.
#15 - Hustlers Survive
Season 4 - Episode 8 - Aired 7/19/2019
The season finale presents a chance to end the season on a positive note. Markiese makes a big mistake, and Brown faces criticism over a text message.
#16 - The Town
Season 5 - Episode 1 - Aired 7/28/2020
Life is demanding for players at Oakland's Laney College, where they must pay for their own housing and expenses while pursuing a future in football.
#17 - QB4
Season 5 - Episode 2 - Aired 7/28/2020
After 40 years, coach John Beam's legacy in Oakland is unmatched. Injuries lead to an unorthodox solution at QB as Laney looks to get back on track.
#18 - Cast-Offs
Season 5 - Episode 3 - Aired 7/28/2020
Dior's strained relationship with his father affects his play and his health. Nu'u balances school, football and childcare while his wife works.
#19 - Greyhaven
Season 5 - Episode 4 - Aired 7/28/2020
RJ lives for football, but is haunted by an infamous family history. Beam's old school ways don't always connect with the younger generation.
#21 - Ã, upane! ka upane!
Season 5 - Episode 6 - Aired 7/28/2020
As Dior looks for a way out of California, Beam questions if Nu'u could commit to moving his family away from Oakland. RJ's frustrations mount.
#22 - New Oakland
Season 5 - Episode 7 - Aired 7/28/2020
Gentrification in Oakland brings some positive changes, but pushes longtime residents out of the city. The Eagles begin a late push for a playoff bid.
#23 - Dust in the Wind
Season 3 - Episode 8 - Aired 7/20/2018
As a game against rival Coffeyville caps off the regular season, the ICC players and coaches reflect on the season and weigh their next moves.
#24 - Abracadabra
Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired 7/20/2018
As the Pirates get ready for a shot at a conference title, recruiters from four-year schools visit and players scramble to get their grades in order.
#25 - Neewollah
Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 7/20/2018
The team prepares to play during the town's big annual festival. Bobby struggles to overcome frustration. An ICC student writes a song for the team.