Ep 1. The Lockout

The Lockout is the first episode of the third season of the American comedy series The League. The episode opens with the league's members gathering at a bar to watch the NFL draft. However, they quickly discover that the NFL is experiencing a lockout, and there will be no football season that year.

The group is devastated by this news, as they are obsessed with fantasy football and struggle to find anything else to fill the void left by the absence of their beloved sport. Kevin, one of the league's members, tries to rally the group by suggesting that they start their own league, known as the Shiva Bowl, named after their friend Shivakamini Somakandarkram, who is seen as a blessed figure to the league. However, Kevin's efforts are met with mixed reactions from the rest of the members, who are all dealing with their own issues.

Taco, for example, has been living in Kevin's apartment for months, having been evicted from his own place and unwilling to leave. Pete, another member of the league, is dealing with his recent divorce, which has left him emotionally devastated. Meanwhile, Ruxin, the group's resident villain, is still trying to cheat his way to victory. The group also introduces Andre's sister Rebecca, who has just returned from her summer in Europe, causing some tension between Kevin and Jenny.

As the episode progresses, the league's members continue to struggle with finding ways to cope with the absence of football. While some of them attempt to start their own league, others try to fill the void by immersing themselves in other sports, such as basketball and soccer. The group also decides to hold a draft of their own, with hilarious and unexpected results.

Despite their best efforts, however, the group cannot seem to escape the fact that they are not able to watch their beloved football games. As the episode comes to a close, the group reaches a new low when they are caught watching reruns of old games in a dingy sports bar. However, even in the midst of their desperation, they remain determined to find a way to bring football back into their lives.

Overall, The Lockout is a hilarious and relatable episode of The League that perfectly captures the obsession that many fans have with football and fantasy sports. The characters are well-developed and relatable, each dealing with their own unique issues in a way that makes them feel like real people. The episode sets the stage for a season full of laughs and unexpected twists, leaving fans eagerly anticipating what will happen next.