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First Take

ESPN, Stephen A. Smith, Shae Cornette

200 episodes

First Take is always a heated discussion as Stephen A. Smith and guests debate about the day's top stories.

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  1. Hour 2: Are the Cowboys the best team in the NFC East??

    · 47 min

    First Take resumes as Chris Canty, co-host of UnSportsmanLike on ESPN2, joins the show to break down the Cowboys big win over the Eagles. Did that win put the Cowboys in the driver's seat to win the NFC East? Next…

  2. Hour 1: What did we learn about the Cowboys after last night's win??

    · 48 min

    First Take begins with the Cowboys dismantling of the Philadelphia Eagles yesterday. The Cowboys offense seemed to finally wake up dropping 38 points. Was this a product of going against a depleted Eagles team or was…

  3. Hour 2: Is the Cowboys season on the line tonight??

    · 46 min

    First Take resumes as Michael Irvin joins the show to preview the Monday night football matchup between the Cowboys and the Eagles. Facing an injured and struggling Eagles team, is this a must win for the Cowboys to…

  4. Hour 1: Is the bigger story from last night the Chiefs struggles or the Seahawks Dominance?

    · 48 min

    First Take begins in Seattle as the Seahawks took down the undefeated Chiefs and held Kenneth Walker and their offense in check all game. Is this a turning point for Seattle this season? Next the Giants went on the…

  5. Hour 2: Who will win the NFC North?

    · 46 min

    First Take resumes as we have a battle in the North on Sunday. The Lions and the Packers face off as both teams try to keep pace with the Bears and Vikings. Which team is going to come out on top of the NFC North? Next…

  6. Hour 1: How dangerous does Caleb Williams make the Bears?

    · 49 min

    First Take begins as the Chicago Bears took down the New England Patriots last night. Caleb Williams and Luther Burden III balled out as the offense shined once again. How dangerous is this Bears offense at full…

  7. Hour 2: Are we more impressed with the Lakers or Timberwolves?

    · 47 min

    First Take resumes as Yankees owner, Hal Steinbrenner, said that the players were the reason for their playoff exit during his press conference yesterday. Was it really all the player's fault or did the front office…

  8. Hour 1: Does LaMelo Ball unlock an MVP year for Anthony Edwards?

    · 47 min

    First Take begins last night in the NBA. We had our first look at the new duo in Minnesota as Ant-Man and LaMelo led the Twolves to a win in Miami. How far can a healthy Wolves team go this season? Next Luka Doncic and…

  9. Hour 2: Are the Bears good enough to win the Super Bowl?

    · 46 min

    First Take resumes as this weekend sees a matchup between two top picks in Caleb Williams and Drake Maye. If Caleb Williams is able to stay healthy the rest of the year, can the Bears go all the way? Next the Giants…

  10. Hour 1: What's the biggest reason the 76ers won last night?

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    First Take begins as the Knicks had their banner night and officially unveiled their championship rings last night. But LeBron and the 76ers had to rain on their parade taking them down 106-100. What did we see already…

  11. Hour 2: Are the 49ers the best team in the NFL?

    · 46 min

    First Take resumes as the 49ers keep on winning. However, the injuries continue to pile up as Mike Evans may be the most recent casualty after leaving the game late in the second quarter. At 6-0 are the 49ers the best…

  12. Hour 1: Which team is the biggest threat to a Knicks Repeat?

    · 49 min

    First Take begins with more coaching controversy coming from the Commanders. After last week's absolute blunder of late game management, the Commanders threw the ball away last night on their key 4th down in the red…

  13. Hour 2: Are both Notre Dame and BYU threats to win the CFP?

    · 46 min

    First Take resumes as Stephen A., Dan Orlovsky and Michael Irvin all try to break down exactly what's gone wrong with the Cowboys this season. However, the Packers have now won three games in a row after their horrid…

  14. Hour 1: Who is most to blame for the Cowboys woes on offense?

    · 48 min

    First Take begins as the Cowboys have hit a new low. Not only has their defense been horrendous this whole season, but now their offense is starting to struggle as well. Can Dallas still win this down NFC East or is…

  15. Hour 2: Will the Cowboys players-only meeting have a positive impact on their game Sunday?

    · 47 min

    First Take resumes as Dallas heads to Green Bay on Sunday to face the Packers. Will we see a rejuvenated Cowboys defense after their players-only meeting this past week? Are Jordan Love and the Packers turning a…

  16. Hour 1: Is it fair to criticize Bo Nix after last night's win?

    · 47 min

    First Take begins in Mile High as the Broncos defense stood up tall against the Seattle Seahawks. Five sacks and two interceptions for the defense helped propel the Broncos to the win. But Bo Nix still did not shine...…

  17. Hour 2: Is Bo Nix holding the Broncos back from being Super Bowl Contenders?

    · 47 min

    First Take resumes as Thursday Night Football is a matchup between two of the league's best defenses in the Seattle Seahawks and the Denver Broncos. But, both of these teams come into this game with major questions…

  18. Hour 1: Does the 3-0 series say more about the Brewers or Dodgers?

    · 48 min

    First Take begins as the Los Angeles Dodgers are in real jeopardy of losing their dynasty. The Milwaukee Brewers hold a 3-0 lead in the NLCS and look to close out the sweep tonight. What do the Dodgers have to do to…

  19. Hour 2: Who will have a bigger game Sunday night: Dak Prescott or Jordan Love?

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    First Take resumes as Dallas heads to Green Bay to take on the Packers. Micah Parsons will still be on the sideline for this matchup but that doesn't make it any less important. In a game where both teams are trying to…

  20. Hour 1: Where does Josh Allen Rank Among Mobile QBs?

    · 47 min

    First Take begins as Bills head coach, Joe Brady, warned running back, James Cook, that there may be consequences for his costly fumbles. However, Buffalo's rushing attack has been a major reason for the teams success.…

  21. Hour 2: October Brew

    · 46 min

    First Take is here, and we’ve got plenty to say! Monday Night gave us a game for the ages, with an MVP battle that lived up to the hype. Who made the biggest statement, and what does it mean for the rest of the season?…

  22. Hour 1: Clock it!

    · 49 min

    First Take is in the house! Monday Night Football delivered an absolute masterpiece, and the MVP showdown has everyone talking! We’re breaking down the biggest moments, the key takeaways, and what it all means moving…

  23. Hour 2: Which NFC East team has been the most Disappointing?

    · 47 min

    First Take resumes as the NFC East has once again become the NFC LEAST! With the Giants and Commanders game ending in a tie, the Eagles blunder in London, and the Cowboys embarrassment of a game against the Bucs on…

  24. Hour 1: Who is more to blame for the Commanders blunder: Jayden Daniels or Dan Quinn?

    · 47 min

    First Take begins as the Washington Commanders may have made the biggest mistake of the season. With the ball in Giants territory and 50 seconds left, Jayden Daniels and the Commanders ran a play and then let the clock…

  25. Hour 2: Did Dak prove his critics right?

    · 46 min

    First Take resumes with more Cowboys talk. After the game a stadium staff member called Dak and the Cowboys performance "embarrassing" as Prescott walked by. Dak was not pleased by the comments but is there any truth…

  26. Hour 1: How Embarrassing was the Cowboys Loss to the Bucs?

    · 48 min

    First Take begins as Dallas loses in one of the biggest upsets of the NFL season so far. Undrafted rookie QB, Jalon Daniels, led the 0-4 Bucs to a win in Dallas against the Cowboys. The Bucs rushed for almost 250 yards…

  27. Hour 2: Who is Stephen A's number one team in the NFL after week 4?

    · 46 min

    First Take resumes as Stephen A. and Mina Kimes compare their top five NFL teams after four weeks. Do they have the same team number one? Mina goes off on Stephen A. for his Vikings take? Then some breaking news has…

  28. Hour 1: Who should the Cowboys target for trades?

    · 48 min

    First Take begins as Stephen A's Yankees were swept last night in the American League Division Series by the Tampa Bay Rays. This now marks 17 straight seasons without a world series title for New York, the second…

  29. Hour 2: How should we assess the SEC so far this season?

    · 46 min

    First Take resumes as the Lane Johnson news has officially put the Eagles in Mad Dog's "teams that can no longer win the super bowl" list. Stay tuned to see what other teams make the list. Next, WWE play-by-play…

  30. Hour 1: How much trouble are the Eagles in without Lane Johnson?

    · 49 min

    First Take begins as the Philadelphia Eagles received breaking news yesterday as Lane Johnson decided to retire. Johnson has been a staple of the Eagles offense since 2013. Where does Philly look now to help out their…

  31. Hour 2: Are the Cowboys Gold or Fools Gold?

    · 46 min

    First Take resumes as the crew debates what running back they would take first in the NFL. Bijan Robinson has taken the NFL by storm these last couple seasons but Jahmyr Gibbs, James Cook and Derrick Henry have been…

  32. Hour 1: How big of a threat are the Falcons in the NFC?

    · 49 min

    First Take begins as the Bijan Robinson and the Falcons demolished the Saints on Monday Night Football. Both Bijan and Brian Robinson ran all over the Saints defense as Michael Penix Jr. showed once again that he can…

  33. Hour 2: Are the Cowboys Going to Run Away with the NFC East?

    · 46 min

    First Take resumes as Michael Irvin claims that the NFC East is now Dallas' to lose. With Philly having offensive problems again, could this be true? Could a Jameis led Giants team stand in their way? Next the Raiders…

  34. Hour 1: Did the Cowboys make a Statement with their Win on Sunday?

    · 48 min

    First Take begins as Dallas wins the battle for Texas. CeeDee Lamb and Dallas' offense are able to hold off CJ Stroud and the reeling 0-4 Houston Texans. Did the Cowboys make a statement with their win? Did their…

  35. Hour 2: Have the Cowboys Proven they are Better off without Micah?

    · 46 min

    First Take resumes as Joey Porter Jr. is hoping to make his Cowboys debut on Sunday. How much will Porter actually improve this defense? Has Jerry Jones been able to make up for the loss of Micah Parsons through his…

  36. Hour 1: How Bad is this Loss for the Steelers?

    · 49 min

    First Take begins as Stephen A. sounds off on the Steelers after last night's poor performance. A loss to the Browns with some Rodgers controversy does not make for a good Thursday Night recipe. What's going on in…

  37. Hour 2: If the Cowboys Falter, who Deserves the Most Blame?

    · 47 min

    First Take resumes with more defense talk in Dallas. Jerry invested in this defense heavily in the offseason but it has yet to pan out. Is this yet another Jerry Jones blunder or is the coaching more to blame? Next…

  38. Hour 1: What does the Joey Porter Jr. Trade do for the Cowboys?

    · 48 min

    First Take begins with breaking news in the NFL world as Steelers corner, Joey Porter Jr, was traded to the Dallas Cowboys. How much can Porter realistically change this defense? Were they just one player away? Next…

  39. Hour 2: Who is The Team to Beat in The NFC North?

    · 48 min

    First Take resumes with the faltering NFC North! Predicted to be the best division in football, 3/4 teams have stumbled out of the gates (some due to injury). Now, 3 weeks in, which team looks the scariest? Then, a…

  40. Hour 1: Should Cam Schlittler Be Anointed Mayor of Boston Immediately?

    · 46 min

    First Take begins with Schlittler's dominance! He owns the Red Sox statistically more than any pitcher has ever owned another professional team! Is the Red Sox season about the end at the hands of the Yanks for a…

  41. Hour 2: Are the Eagles Still a Serious Threat in the NFC?

    · 48 min

    First Take resumes as Chris Canty, co-host of UnSportsmanLike on ESPN, breaks down what led to the Eagles collapse last night. Does more blame fall on the Eagles offense or defense? Should we start to question the…

  42. Hour 1: Was Last Night a Bad Game or a Bad Sign for the Eagles?

    · 46 min

    First Take begins as the Bears' 3rd string QB, Case Keenum, threw all over Philly and their defense as he led the Bears to a 27-7 win. What statement does this make for the Bears going forward? How much credit should…

  43. Hour 2: Did Cleveland's Win Change the Way You View Deshaun Watson?

    · 48 min

    First Take resumes back in Brazil as Dallas' defensive concerns continue. Lamar and the Ravens rushed for almost 200 yards as Dallas consistently could not set or keep an edge. Did the outcome of this game mean more…

  44. Hour 1: Are we More Disappointed in Dallas' Offense or Defense at the end of the Game?

    · 44 min

    First Take begins with a battle in Brazil. Ravens Cowboys came down to the wire and it took a 57 yard field goal from Baltimore to take home the win. There were some late game issues with how the Cowboys played down…

  45. Hour 2: Are the Packers the Worst Team in the NFL?

    · 46 min

    First Take resumes with more Packers problems. Could the Packers realistically be the worst team in the NFL right now? Are there any ways to fix the current roster this year? Will the return of Josh Jacobs change…

  46. Hour 1: Is the Packers Season Over?

    · 49 min

    First Take Begins with an old friend making his return. Skip Bayless is back and you won't want to miss is!! First we head to Green Bay where the Packers were straight up embarrassed by Michael Penix and the Falcons,…

  47. Hour 2: What Would a 3-0 Start Mean for the Raiders?

    · 47 min

    First Take resumes as the NFL travels to Brazil for the Ravens and the Cowboys to face off. Both these teams sit at 1-1 with disappointing loses. Who needs the win more? Who is more likely to win their division? Next…

  48. Hour 1: Are There More Questions About the Ravens or the Cowboys?

    · 47 min

    First Take begins as Stephen A. is in Rio De Janeiro for the Cowboys Ravens matchup. With both these teams having shaky moments in games so far, who should we have more questions about? Will the Dallas rush defense…

  49. Hour 2: Do the Bears Have a Chance Against the Eagles Without their Top 2 QBs?

    · 47 min

    First Take resumes as the Giants aren't the only team with QB questions. The Bears will most likely be without Caleb Williams and Tyson Bagent, who is now in concussion protocol, in their game against Philadelphia. Do…

  50. Hour 1: Is the Giants Season Over Without Jaxson Dart?

    · 47 min

    First Take begins with some GIANT questions in New York. Jaxson Dart's knee injury turned out to be a lot more serious than originally expected as he is in jeopardy of missing the rest of the season. Where do the…

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