1st & Ten

1984·Show
80Episodes in6Seasons·NR
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Metacritic––Rotten Tomatoes––

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1st & Ten fingerprint

Funny, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Tension3
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Nostalgic

  • Nostalgia7
  • Hopefulness5
  • Romance4

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and slapstick

  • Situational Comedy9
  • Physical Comedy7
  • Wit & Wordplay6

World

Sports and history

Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Rewatchability8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Novelty7

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Narrative Structure7
  • Direction6
  • Acting6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing6
  • Cinematography5
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

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About

1st & Ten is an American situation comedy that aired between December 1984 and January 1991 on the cable television network HBO. Featuring series regulars Delta Burke and veteran Reid Shelton, it was one of cable's first attempts to lure the lucrative sit-com audience away from the "Big Three", by taking advantage of their freedom to include occasional cursing and nudity.
Classic HBO ComedyFootball Sitcom80s NostalgiaAdult-Oriented HumorGroundbreaking Cable TVSituational ComedyPhysical ComedyCheeky & Rebellious

Actors

Delta Burke profile

Delta Burke

Diane Barrow

Geoffrey Scott profile

Geoffrey Scott

Bob Dorsey

Reid Shelton profile

Reid Shelton

Ernie Denardo

O. J. Simpson profile

O. J. Simpson

T.D. Parker

Shannon Tweed profile

Shannon Tweed

Kristy Fullbright

Jason Beghe profile

Jason Beghe

Tom Yinessa

Clayton Landey profile

Clayton Landey

Roger Barrow

Cliff Frazier profile

Cliff Frazier

Jethro Snell

Marshall R. Teague profile

Marshall R. Teague

Mace Petty

Donald Gibb profile

Donald Gibb

Leslie 'Dr. Death' Crunchner

Prince Hughes profile

Prince Hughes

Bubba Kincaid

Jeff East profile

Jeff East

Bryce Smith

Sam J. Jones profile

Sam J. Jones

Johnny Valentine

Jeff Kaake profile

Jeff Kaake

Jamie Waldren

Tony Longo profile

Tony Longo

Mad Dog Smears

John Kassir profile

John Kassir

Zagreb Shkenusky

Fran Tarkenton profile

Fran Tarkenton

Play-by-play Announcer

Shanna Reed profile

Shanna Reed

Gail

Michael V. Gazzo profile

Michael V. Gazzo

Sal Arcola

Robert Miranda profile

Robert Miranda

Vince Arcola

Christopher Meloni profile

Christopher Meloni

Vito Del Greco / Johnny Gunn

Tommy Lister Jr. profile

Tommy Lister Jr.

Otis

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Michael Toland

Billy Cooper

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Leah Ayres

Jill Schrader

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Paul Tuerpe

Michael Westwood

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Keith Amos

Miracle Miles Coolidge

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Jeff Hochendoner

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Jay Kerr

Mac Daniels

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Will Bledsoe

Tim

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Gregory White

Mr. Browner

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Stacey Nelkin

Dr Death's Girlfriend

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Arlene Golonka

Edna

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Morey Amsterdam

Joe

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Norman Fell

Artie

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Marvin Kaplan

Irv

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Victor Mohica

Higuera

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June Chadwick

Molly

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Judy Kain

Molly's Friend

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Earl Boen

Henry

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J.C. Quinn

Red Griswold

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Michael Yama

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Ron O'Neal

Mr. Byron

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Robert Costanzo

Jake

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Terence McGovern

Sports Show Host

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Roy Thinnes

Teddy

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Ted Gehring

Ned Lassiter

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Ben Cooper

Paul Barrow, Paul Barrow (uncredited)

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Tim Rossovich

Dave

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Warren Munson

Det. Munson

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Don Diamond

Papa Voytak

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Shelley Morrison

Mama Voytak

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Julian Christopher

Preacher

Robert Logan profile

Robert Logan

Kyle Brody (uncredited)

Jim Antonio profile

Jim Antonio

Dr. Phillips, Dr. Phillips (uncredited)

Ruta Lee profile

Ruta Lee

Rona (uncredited), Rona

Danny Goldman profile

Danny Goldman

Commercial Director

Barry Livingston profile

Barry Livingston

Eddy Make-up Man

Cathy Silvers profile

Cathy Silvers

Betty Ann Smith

Charlie Brill profile

Charlie Brill

Director

Chris Tashima profile

Chris Tashima

Reporter (uncredited)

Robert Silver profile

Robert Silver

Tabloid Agent

Crew

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about 1st & Ten

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Where can I stream 1st & Ten legally?

PrimeThe RokuThe CWXumo PlayTubi TV

1st & Ten is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on The CW, Xumo Play, and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is 1st & Ten worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66/100 (IMDb 6.6). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is 1st & Ten rated?

NRNudityStrong language

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: nudity and strong language.

How many seasons does 1st & Ten have?

6 seasons

It has 6 seasons with 80 episodes.

When did 1st & Ten air?

It ran from 1984 to 1991 and has ended.

What language is 1st & Ten in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch 1st & Ten?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for 1st & Ten in 17 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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