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1st & Ten Season 1 Episodes
Season 1 Episode Guide
13 Episodes 1984 - 1985
Episode 1
By the Bulls
Sun, Dec 2, 1984 30 mins
Diane's ex-husband plots to steal the team back with the help of his nephew---the general manager. Reid Shelton, Ruta Lee, Sam Scarber, Clayton Landey, Cliff Frazier.
Episode 2
The Opener
Sun, Dec 2, 1984 30 mins
Diane (Delta Burke) sticks to her guns when Roger opposes her choice for quarterback (Geoffrey Scott). Fran Tarkenton has a cameo. Robert Guy Miranda, Ruta Lee, Tony Longo, Reid Shelton, Prince Hughes, Cliff Frazier.
Episode 3
All Roads Lead to Dayton
Sun, Dec 9, 1984 30 mins
When Diane refuses the Arcolas' demands, they conspire to blackmail her and bribe the quarterback (Geoffrey Scott). Fran Tarkenton has a cameo. Delta Burke, Ruta Lee, Robert Guy Miranda, Clayton Landey, Reid Shelton.
Episode 4
The Slump
Sun, Dec 16, 1984 30 mins
Diane fights back when the Arcolas cut off the beer; a player's drug problem threatens the team's success. Michael Toland, J.C. Quinn, Delta Burke, Ruta Lee, Michael V. Gazzo, Robert Guy Miranda, Sam Scarber.
Episode 5
Play Me or Trade Me
Sun, Dec 23, 1984 30 mins
Diane's decision to trade the quarterback is complicated by her attraction to him. Diane: Delta Burke. Coach: Reid Shelton. Bubba: Prince Hughes. Rona: Ruta Lee. Carl: Sam Scarber. Jethro: Cliff Frazier.
Episode 6
You Are Who You Eat
Sun, Dec 30, 1984 30 mins
Diane has to coach the team while Coach DeNardo is recovering in the hospital from a near heart attack.
Episode 7
Uneasy Lies the Ahead
Sun, Jan 6, 1985 30 mins
The Bulls lose a game when Coach DeNardo overmedicates himself. DeNardo decides to retire. Diane comes up with a plan to keep him.
Episode 8
The Sins of the Quarterback
Sun, Jan 13, 1985 30 mins
A quarterback's fling with a cheerleader (Pamela Bryant) threatens his marriage and career. Bryce: Jeff East. Coach: Reid Shelton. Diane: Delta Burke. Rona: Ruta Lee. Roger: Clayton Landey. Bob: Geoffrey Scott.
Episode 9
I Only Read Defenses
30 mins
Rona fires two of the cheerleaders for being late, Roger complains to Diane. Larry learns this is his last season with the Bulls.
Episode 10
Wine Time
Sun, Jan 27, 1985 30 mins
Bubba and Jethro (Prince Hughes, Cliff Frazier) get thrown in the slammer, leaving no one to bail out the Bulls in Sunday's game. Vince: Robert Miranda. Sal: Michael Gazzo. Bob: Geoffrey Scott. Diane: Delta Burke.
Episode 11
Rona's Fling
Sun, Feb 3, 1985 30 mins
Rona (Ruta Lee) dries out in a clinic, but may need to drown her sorrows when she learns that her new beau (Will Bledsoe) is married; the Arcolas bribe an official to get the Bulls to the playoffs. Coach: Reid Shelton.
Episode 12
Not Quite Mr. Right
Sun, Feb 10, 1985 30 mins
The Bulls make it to the playoffs, but Diane's attention is sidetracked by the arrival of her old flame; Mace gets his first taste of show business. Otis: Tiny Lister. Wilson: Colin Drake. Director: Charlie Brill.
Episode 13
Super Bull Sunday
Sun, Feb 17, 1985 30 mins
Diane's ex-husband tries to reacquire the Bulls, just as they make it to the Super Bowl. Irving Goldman: Bob Tzudiker. Mr. Nokarita: Michael Yama. Red Griswold: J.C. Quinn. Henry: Earl Boen.