Football is not only the king of sports but also the favorite pastime of many people all around the world. There is nothing more exciting than watching a game and seeing your team win. But if you like to also see the behind-the-scenes parts of the sport, football TV shows are a great option to experience that.

Playmakers

Playmakers of ESPN is one of the most controversial Football drama TV series up to now. Although this series only features eleven episodes, it was adored by many fans and praised by critics due to being real and sometimes even painful. The series followed a professional football team with players counteracting the demands of being professional athletes with women, drugs, and violence.

Although it was ESPN’s highest-rated series that time, Playmakers was still canceled by the cabler. Many cite the close relationship between the NFL and the network as the key reason why the show didn’t go past its run. However, if you are a fan of football, Playmakers is definitely one of the best American football TV series that you should not miss. Especially, if you want to watch an NFL football TV show, the first and only season of this show is the perfect option.

Coach

If you are looking for a more comedic take on the football TV series genre, we suggest the iconic Coach, a sitcom following college football coach Hayden Fox who’s trying to balance his love and ambition for football with his personal life, including his relationship with his girlfriend-turned-wife Christine and estranged daughter Kelly.

Watched by millions during its 9-season run at the end of last century, this TV show was a comedy series that still managed to explore many important issues that remain relevant today, such as parenthood, adoption, and self-confidence. It is really worth trying for those who need a football comedy TV show with heart and bigger underlying message.

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