S1E5 Blood Makes the Grass Grow
DJ faces choices that will make or break his future. John hopes for a chance to impress Auburn coaches. Bad blood builds in the regular-season finale.
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🏆 Top Episodes
#2
S4E9
Where Are They Now: The Football Life
#3
S3E9
EMCC & Life After
With "Last Chance U" in their rearview mirrors, Brittany Wagner, Buddy Stephens and EMCC players reveal their triumphs and tragedies after the show.
- 4. S4E4 "Garden City"
- 5. S1E6 "It Is What It Is"
- 6. S2E7 "Bigger and Better Things"
- 7. S2E8 "Last Man Standing"
- 8. S3E3 "Jimmys and Joes"
- 9. S3E8 "Dust in the Wind"
- 10. S1E2 "Most Dangerous Game"
📉 Bottom Episodes
#40
S5E7
New Oakland
Gentrification in Oakland brings some positive changes, but pushes longtime residents out of the city. The Eagles begin a late push for a playoff bid.
- 39. S2E4 "Ain't It a Sin"
- 38. S4E1 "Dream U"
- 37. S3E2 "Humble Your Pie"
- 36. S5E8 "Football might be over for you"
The Quality Arc
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Episode Engagement
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18 Standouts
2 Infamous
18 Hidden Gems
2 Forgettable
Top Standout: S1E5 Blood Makes the Grass Grow
Most Infamous: S2E4 Ain't It a Sin
Best Hidden Gem: S4E9 Where Are They Now: The Football Life
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Series Trajectory
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Season Momentum
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