The League Season 1 Episode 1
The League
Season 1

Ep 1. The Draft

  • TVMA
  • October 29, 2009
  • 26 min
  • 7.7  (606)

The League is a sitcom revolving around a group of friends who participate in a fantasy football league. The first episode, titled "The Draft," follows the group as they prepare for their annual fantasy football draft.

The episode begins with the group gathered at a local restaurant, discussing their upcoming draft strategy. Kevin, the league's commissioner, is eager to discuss the rules and regulations of the league, but his friends are more interested in discussing the players they plan to draft. Taco, the league's resident stoner, suggests they draft Steve Smith, despite the fact that he's retired.

The group moves to their draft location, a strip club, where they are joined by Ruxin, a smug lawyer who has won the league championship several times. The group's draft picks are chosen using a "live draft" system, where they each take turns selecting players from a list of available NFL players. The team with the most points at the end of the season wins the championship.

Several mishaps occur during the draft, including Kevin accidentally drafting the wrong player and Andre, the group's perennial loser, realizing that he has forgotten his draft cheat sheet. Meanwhile, Ruxin gloats about his draft picks, flaunting his success and calling out his friends.

As the draft continues, tensions escalate and the group's competitive spirit drives them to make risky picks and bold moves. Taco, in a moment of stoned inspiration, decides to draft "Eskimo Brothers" - a team made up entirely of players who have slept with the same woman. Meanwhile, Kevin and his wife Jenny get into a heated argument over a player she drafts, leading to a tense moment in the draft.

As the draft wraps up, the group reflects on their choices and strategizes for the rest of the season. The episode ends with Ruxin declaring himself the league champion and the rest of the group vowing to take him down.

Overall, "The Draft" sets the tone for the rest of the series by introducing the characters and the high-stakes world of fantasy football. The comedic timing and witty banter between the characters make for an entertaining and engaging watch.

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  • First Aired
    October 29, 2009
  • Content Rating
    TVMA
  • Runtime
    26 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    7.7  (606)