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Saturdays in the South Season 1 Episodes

Season 1 Episode Guide

Season 1

8 Episodes 2019 - 0

Episode 1

A History of SEC Football - Part One: 1869-1932

Tue, Sep 3, 2019 90 mins

In the aftermath of the Civil War, America's South looks to put its past behind and finds football, a growing cultural passion of the North. The sport grows in popularity through intercollegiate play and in 1932, the Southeastern Conference is formed.

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Episode 2

A History of SEC Football - Part Two: 1933-1959

Tue, Sep 10, 2019 90 mins

Multiple SEC schools claim national titles from the 1930s through the '50s, including LSU with star running back Billy Cannon in 1958, prior to Cannon's epic game-winning punt return against powerhouse Ole Miss a year later.

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Episode 3

A History of SEC Football - Part Three: 1960-1970

Tue, Sep 17, 2019 90 mins

In the 1960s, Bear Bryant becomes the face of Alabama, and SEC football, while Georgia Tech leaves the conference and the Civil Rights Movement becomes embedded in the history and image of the region.

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Episode 4

A History of SEC Football - Part Four: 1971-1979

Tue, Sep 24, 2019 90 mins

As the 1970s dawn, quarterbacks Archie Manning, Bert Jones and Condredge Holloway build memorable legacies. Bear Bryant begins a new run of dominance at Alabama, and the rise of television sports transforms the SEC.

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Episode 5

A History of SEC Football - Part Five: 1980-1989

Tue, Oct 1, 2019 90 mins

The 1980s begin with Herschel Walker leading Georgia to a national title as a freshman. After Bear Bryant retires in 1982 and passes away four weeks later, control of the SEC is eventually transferred to Pat Dye and Bo Jackson at Auburn.

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Episode 6

A History of SEC Football - Part Six: 1990-1999

Wed, Oct 9, 2019 90 mins

The 1990s bring change, with expansion and the sport's first-ever conference championship game. Florida's Steve Spurrier fashions an era of high-octane offense, and his Gators form a rivalry with Tennessee and QB Peyton Manning.

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Episode 7

A History of SEC Football - Part Seven: 2000-2009

Tue, Oct 15, 2019 90 mins

Nick Saban comes to LSU in 2000 and eventually wins the Tigers' first national title since 1958--a feat matched in 2007 by Les Miles. At Florida, Tim Tebow becomes a cult hero and wins two national titles with Urban Meyer's Gators.

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Episode 8

A History of SEC Football - Part Eight: 2010-2019

Tue, Oct 22, 2019 90 mins

SEC, SEC, SEC! The SEC has a run of seven straight national titles, and nine in 12 years; while expansion in 2012 gives the conference 14 schools. Meanwhile, Nick Saban arguably becomes the greatest coach in the history of college football.

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