S2E5 The Time for Men
The team's run to a trophy final at Wembley Stadium brings pride and excitement to the long-suffering fans, who travel in huge numbers to London.
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🏆 Top Episodes
#2
S2E6
Football Is Life
A singular focus on promotion consumes the players, management and fans, who don't want to endure another season in League One.
#3
S1E7
Changing the Landscape
Desperation kicks in as the season winds down. A familiar face returns in an opposing jersey, while a current player makes an unfortunate mistake.
- 4. S3E3 "Til the Very End"
- 5. S1E3 "Plastic Shoes"
- 6. S1E4 "Rocking and Rolling"
- 7. S1E8 "A Fresh Start"
- 8. S2E1 "A Role in the Renaissance"
- 9. S2E3 "Pride, Passion and Loyalty"
- 10. S2E4 "Playing Poker"
📉 Bottom Episodes
#17
S3E1
Something to Throw Your Hope Into
Sunderland languishes in League One after thier final loss in the play-offs as the goalposts for promotion to the EFL Championship keep shifting.
- 16. S3E2 "Heck of a League to Get Out Of"
- 15. S1E1 "Blinded By The Light"
- 14. S2E2 "The Old-Fashioned Way"
- 13. S1E6 "No Guarantees"
The Quality Arc
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Episode Engagement
Vote count shows how many people cared enough to rate. High votes + high rating = beloved classic. High votes + low rating = notorious stinker. Low votes + high rating = hidden gem.
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9 Standouts
0 Infamous
6 Hidden Gems
2 Forgettable
Top Standout: S1E7 Changing the Landscape
Best Hidden Gem: S2E5 The Time for Men
Episodes plotted by rating vs. vote count. The vertical line marks the rating threshold (7.5). More votes = more engagement. Toggle above to compare against global or show-specific median.
Series Trajectory
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Season Momentum
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Season Consistency
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