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Welcome to Wrexham Season 1 Episodes
Season 1 Episode Guide
18 Episodes 2022 - 2022
Episode 1
Dream
Wed, Aug 24, 202228 mins
Rob, somewhat the driving force behind the venture, talks about his love of sport, seeing how sport can form community especially in a working class town like his hometown of South Philadelphia, and learning about the English football league from his friend Humphrey and how teams can be promoted or demoted in it as reasons for wanting to buy specifically Wrexham F.C., currently in the National League, the bottom league of five. In learning the cost, he knows he will need "movie star/alcohol/mobile phone" level money to achieve this goal, hence reaching out to Ryan who he had never met personally but previously befriended on social media. Ryan, in turn, talks about how sport had always been a validating force in his life in why he agreed. Wanting to buy and and getting the necessary approval by the current owners are two different matters, they needing a seventy-five percent approval which is not a guarantee in the team having been burned before by previous owners. What may be working in Rob and Ryan's favors are the difficult time of the club and town of late which was only exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, their primary revenue source, spectators in the stadium, which basically dried up.
Episode 2
Reality
Wed, Aug 24, 202227 mins
With Rob and Ryan now the owners, there are two primary changes at the administrative level. One, Humphrey Ker, as Executive Director, is basically Rob and Ryan's eyes and ears on site. He, Rob's entertainment industry British friend, doesn't have any expertise in the role beyond being a football fan and knowing the English football system, but is a person who has Rob and thus Ryan's trust. The other, Shaun Harvey, as Advisor to the Board, will have a more hands on role, he who has experience at all levels of English football management, even at the league level. In the short term, no major dismissals are made although everyone realizes that something has to change to achieve the goal of being promoted out of the National League. The fans also demand major changes. The one stated do or die: the club will have to make it directly into the playoffs, or else the one known casualty will be Manager Dean Keates. It comes down to the final game of the season.
Episode 3
Rebuilding
Wed, Aug 31, 202225 mins
With many within the old team gone due to the losing last season, Rob, Ryan, Shaun and Humphrey's first order of business is to fill two key management positions, CEO and Manager. Following those two, they can focus on the players. In the process, they have to temper their own and fan expectations of who can be acquired. Another change they make is to make what had long been a volunteer position into a paid one in seeing that work as vital. And a Wrexham supporter tells of how important the club is in light of things going on in his life, including a job he doesn't like and a recent split with his wife meaning not seeing his kids everyday.
Episode 4
Home Opener
Wed, Aug 31, 202224 mins
It's the start of the 2021 season. A failing newly installed pitch is just one issue that demonstrates that Rob and Ryan have to play upon their celebrity status to raise more money, especially while there is still general goodwill toward them. On the field, there is the lofty goal of being the only one of the twenty-four teams to be promoted out of the National League. There is a perceived imbalance among the players with Paul Mullin, the marquee player, thought to be earning exponentially more than any other player on the team, especially compared to a fivesome who live together to save money. Conversely, Mullin is expected to produce and will shoulder much of the blame if the team loses. Mullin himself tells why he came to Wrexham, which was not all about the money.
Episode 5
Fearless
Wed, Sep 7, 202225 mins
It's halfway through the season and Wrexham is far down the standings, with their next opponents being Chesterfield, who, being higher in the standings, should be a good indication of how likely Wrexham is to move up as the season progresses. Many Wrexham fans are still behind Rob and Ryan in they seeing noticeable differences in the entire football watching experience in Wrexham. Those supporters also talk about what being in the Wrexham AFC fan community means in their lives and how they came to be football/Wrexham fans. On the field, the spotlight is placed on the goalkeepers, who are seen by most as a special breed, although some goalkeepers beg to differ.
Episode 6
Hamilton!
Wed, Sep 7, 202225 mins
Many football fans treat their adoration of the sport like a religion, and those in Wrexham, especially those long time supporters of Wrexham AFC, are even more fervent. With the history of the private ownership of Wrexham AFC over the past twenty years being what it has been i.e. not always in the town and fans' best interests in owners being more interested in using The Racecourse as a profit machine outside of football, many of those supporters are wary of Rob and Ryan and their true motivations for having bought the club. The pair don't own The Racecourse but lease it, yet are on the hook for any improvements, the Kop, one section of the stands, which is currently unusable in near being condemned. To make their lives easier, they would like The Racecourse to be part of owning the club for things like being able to control the remodeling of the Kop. That ownership to any "outsider" is even more contentious in that it is the oldest existing football stadium in use in the world, and the home of Wrexham AFC for its entire existence. Can Rob and Ryan get their way with respect to the stadium?
Episode 7
Wide World of Wales
Wed, Sep 14, 202226 mins
In an homage to ABC's Wide World of Sports (1961), SportsCenter (1979) and late night network talks shows, Rob and Ryan host mockumentaries called "Wide World of Wales", "SportsCenter" and "Welcome to Wales", which are meant to provide some background on just why they chose Wrexham as a football club to purchase. The former show starts with a social studies crash course on the last century history of Wales, including how it can be a sovereign country called Wales but still be in a similarly sovereign collection called the United Kingdom or Great Britain. The next segment is a take on a daytime talk show where they are invited to a cook some Welsh food with their host while learn more about being Welsh. The middle show focuses on their history with sports in general and with Wrexham AFC. And the latter show has a Q+A with a Welsh entertainment cultural icon, with who there is a mutual gratitude session. By the end, the question is whether the viewer has a clearer picture of why they bought Wrexham AFC.
Episode 8
Away We Go
Wed, Sep 14, 202226 mins
Wrexham Chairmen Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney make a surprise appearance at an away game to watch Wrexham play in person for the very first time.
Episode 9
Welcome Home
Wed, Sep 21, 202247 mins
After a year of cheering from afar due to COVID-19, co-chairmen Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney finally get to visit Wrexham and spend time with their team and the town.
Episode 10
Hooligans
Wed, Sep 28, 202223 mins
Unfortunate occurrences at the first home game attended by the co-chairmen lead to a police investigation and raise the ugly specter of football hooliganism.
Episode 11
Sack the Gaffer
Wed, Sep 28, 202225 mins
Fans grumble about Wrexham's lackluster performance and aim their ire at manager Phil Parkinson; Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney debate his future with the club.
Episode 12
Wins and Losses
Wed, Oct 5, 202224 mins
Wrexham AFC begin to play up to their potential while off the field challenges put match play in perspective.
Episode 13
Worst Team in the League
Wed, Oct 5, 202223 mins
Roster changes threaten Wrexham's momentum as they prepare to face the worst team in the league.
Episode 14
A Hollywood Distraction
Wed, Oct 5, 202222 mins
Ryan Reynolds surprises the team with a visit as Wrexham prepares for the biggest match of the season against Stockport County, their rivals for promotion.
Episode 15
Daggers
Wed, Oct 5, 202224 mins
With one match left to play in the regular season, Wrexham has a chance to win the league and promotion.
Episode 16
Hello Wembley
Wed, Oct 12, 202224 mins
Hollywood stars and Wrexham residents descend on London for the Red Dragons' big match at legendary Wembley Stadium.
Episode 17
Wromance
Wed, Oct 12, 202220 mins
An inside look at the unusual beginnings and dynamics of Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney's football friendship.
Episode 18
Do or Die
Wed, Oct 12, 202244 mins
Wrexham has a chance to be promoted out of the National League for the first time in 14 years.
