The BEST episodes of The League season 1

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

Set against the backdrop of a Fantasy Football league The League, created by the husband-and-wife team of Jeff Schaffer (Curb Your Enthusiasm, Seinfeld) and Jackie Marcus Schaffer (Disturbia), is a comedy about marriage, male friendship, parenting, suburbia, and growing up... or refusing to grow up.

Last Updated: 10/30/2024Network: FXXStatus: Ended
The Shiva Bowl
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8.06
1041 votes

#1 - The Shiva Bowl

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 12/10/2009

The guys try to hide the Shiva Trophy from their high school classmate - the actual Shiva. Taco gets a "real person job at a Volkswagen dealership.

Directors: Jeff Schaffer
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The Bounce Test
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7.72
1295 votes

#2 - The Bounce Test

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 11/5/2009

Pete's split with Meegan intrudes upon Ruxin's marriage, as Sofia is neglecting him sexually in order to spend her time helping Meegan deal with the break-up. Meanwhile, Jenny reveals to Sofia the sexual secrets that ensure that Kevin will never leave her.

Directors: Jeff Schaffer
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Mr. McGibblets
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7.70
1111 votes

#3 - Mr. McGibblets

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 11/19/2009

The guys join Pete on what was supposed to be his 5th-anniversary spa trip. Meanwhile, Kevin enlists Taco to scare his daughter off of her new toy, which Kevin hates.

Directors: Jeff Schaffer
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The Usual Bet
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7.61
1011 votes

#4 - The Usual Bet

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 12/3/2009

Pete and Kevin get stuck at a terrible Christmas party instead of watching the games, while Ruxin and Taco go to Chinatown on a very special mission.

Directors: Jeff Schaffer
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Sunday at Ruxin's
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7.46
990 votes

#5 - Sunday at Ruxin's

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 11/12/2009

Ruxin invites everyone over on Sunday to watch the games, see the baby, and have lunch. His guests get much more lunch than they expected, as Ruxin and Sofia forbid the gang from watching football during their meal.

Directors: Jeff Schaffer
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The Draft
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7.38
1380 votes

#6 - The Draft

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/29/2009

A group of friends from Chicago begin their annual fantasy football league by preparing the league draft, but three-time defending champ Pete has a problem: his wife Meegan doesn't want him to play this season.

Directors: Jeff Schaffer
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