

ESPN First Take
Season 11
Veteran sports commentator Stephen A. Smith debates everything NFL and NBA with other ESPN voices every weekday morning.
Where to Watch ESPN First Take • Season 11
143 Episodes
- Donovan McNabb/Steve Smith Sr./Olubowale "Wale" Akintimehin and Dwayne "Lil Wayne" Carter, Jr.E1
Donovan McNabb/Steve Smith Sr./Olubowale "Wale" Akintimehin and Dwayne "Lil Wayne" Carter, Jr.National Football League analyst Donovan McNabb and former wide receiver Steve Smith Sr. discuss the upcoming playoff games; a performance and interview with rappers Dwayne "Lil Wayne" Carter, Jr. and Olubowale "Wale" Akintimehin; more. - Jim Kelly/Mark Schlereth/Mark Wahlberg/Tedy BruschiE2
Jim Kelly/Mark Schlereth/Mark Wahlberg/Tedy BruschiNational Football League analysts Mark Schlereth and Tedy Bruschi join in to discuss the upcoming playoff match ups and other stories; interviews with Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee Jim Kelly and actor/producer Mark Wahlberg; and more. - Darren Woodson/Mark Schlereth/Shaquille O'Neal/Will CainE3
Darren Woodson/Mark Schlereth/Shaquille O'Neal/Will CainNational Football League analysts Darren Woodson, Mark Schlereth and contributor Will Cain join in to discuss the latest from the gridiron; an interview with Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame inductee Shaquille O'Neal; and more. - Darren Woodson/Floyd Mayweather Jr./Mike ColterE7
Darren Woodson/Floyd Mayweather Jr./Mike ColterNational Football League analyst Darren Woodson joins in to discuss the Dallas Cowboys and Pittsburgh Steelers running back Le'Veon Bell; interviews with former professional boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. and actor Mike Colter; and much more. - Darren Woodson/George Karl/Mark Schlereth/Michael IrvinE8
Darren Woodson/George Karl/Mark Schlereth/Michael IrvinMolly, Max and guest debater Will Cain are joined by National Football League analysts Darren Woodson, Mark Schlereth and Michael Irvin to discuss this weekend's playoff match ups; an interview with former NBA head coach George Karl; more. - Damien Woody/Donovan McNabb/Mark Schlereth/Will CainE9
Damien Woody/Donovan McNabb/Mark Schlereth/Will CainNational Football League analysts Damien Woody, Donovan McNabb, Mark Schlereth and contributor/reporter Will Cain join in to preview this weekend's playoff games and a discussion on the Los Angeles Rams new head football coach. - Chrystal Stone/Matthew McConaughey/Ryan ClarkE11
Chrystal Stone/Matthew McConaughey/Ryan ClarkNational Football League analyst Ryan Clark joins in to discuss the Pittsburgh Steelers; First Take Your Take contest winner Chrystal Stone joins in to discuss the Dallas Cowboys; an interview with actor Matthew McConaughey; and much more. - Damien Woody/Landon Collins/Mikal Goodman/Tedy BruschiE12
Damien Woody/Landon Collins/Mikal Goodman/Tedy BruschiNational Football League analysts Damien Woody, Tedy Bruschi and First Take Your Take contest winner Mikal Goodman join in to discuss the Pittsburgh Steelers; an interview with New York Giants safety Landon Collins; and much more. - Adrian Peterson/Damien Woody/Mark Schlereth/Mel Kiper Jr./Tim KurkjianE13
Adrian Peterson/Damien Woody/Mark Schlereth/Mel Kiper Jr./Tim KurkjianMajor League Baseball analyst Tim Kurkjian joins in to discuss the National Baseball Hall of Fame class of 2017; an interview with Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson; and much more. - Antwan "Big Boi" Patton/Mark Schlereth/Will CainE14
Antwan "Big Boi" Patton/Mark Schlereth/Will CainNational Football League analyst Mark Schlereth, contributor/reporter Will Cain and actor/rapper Antwan "Big Boi" Patton join in to preview Sunday's National Football League Conference Championship games; and much more. - Antonio Pierce/Clifford "T.I." Harris Jr.E18
Antonio Pierce/Clifford "T.I." Harris Jr.National Football League analyst Antonio Pierce joins in to discuss Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown; an interview with actor, author, rapper, record producer, etc. Clifford "T.I." Harris Jr.; and much more. - Donovan McNabb/"Successful Season?"E19
Donovan McNabb/"Successful Season?"National Football League analyst Donovan McNabb joins in to discuss the New England Patriots defense and was this past season a success for the Green Bay Packers; the latest trade news on New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony; and more. - Super Bowl 51 Special: Brandon Marshall/Dan Marino/Deion Sanders/Terry CrewsE22
Super Bowl 51 Special: Brandon Marshall/Dan Marino/Deion Sanders/Terry CrewsThe cast is live from Lucky's Pub - Downtown in Houston, Texas U.S.A. with special guests Pro Football Hall of Famers Deion Sanders, Dan Marino, New York Jets wide receiver Brandon Marshall and actor Terry Crews discuss Super Bowl 51; more. - Super Bowl 51 Special: A.J. Green/Antonio Brown/Barry Sanders/Chiney Ogwumike/Marshall FaulkE23
Super Bowl 51 Special: A.J. Green/Antonio Brown/Barry Sanders/Chiney Ogwumike/Marshall FaulkThe cast is live from Lucky's Pub - Downtown in Houston, Texas U.S.A. Pro Football Hall of Fame running back Barry Sanders, National Football League analyst Marshall Faulk and others join in to discuss this Sunday's Super Bowl 51; and more. - Super Bowl 51 Special: Christopher "Ludacris" Bridges/Clifford "T.I." Harris Jr./Larry Fitzgerald/Tyrann MathieuE24
Super Bowl 51 Special: Christopher "Ludacris" Bridges/Clifford "T.I." Harris Jr./Larry Fitzgerald/Tyrann MathieuThe cast is live from Lucky's Pub - Downtown in Houston, Texas U.S.A. to interview Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald and safety Tyrann Mathieu, Denver Broncos safety T.J. Ward; and much more. - Chris Hogan/Dont'a Hightower/Eric Braeden/Malcolm Mitchell/Rob NinkovichE27
Chris Hogan/Dont'a Hightower/Eric Braeden/Malcolm Mitchell/Rob NinkovichNew England Patriots linebackers Dont'a Hightower, Rob Ninkovich, wide receivers Chris Hogan and Malcolm Mitchell join in to discuss Super Bowl 51; an interview with German actor Eric Braeden; and much more. - Earvin "Magic" Johnson/James HardenE31
Earvin "Magic" Johnson/James HardenNaismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame inductee Earvin "Magic" Johnson joins in to discuss the future of the Los Angeles Lakers; Stephen A. Smith interviews and shoots some hoops with Houston Rockets guard James Harden; and much more. - Darren Woodson/Mark Schlereth/Will CainE33
Darren Woodson/Mark Schlereth/Will CainNational Football League analysts Darren Woodson and Mark Schlereth join in to discuss the latest trade rumors and the Atlanta Falcons; contributor/reporter Will Cain joins in to discuss Draymond Green of the Golden State Warriors; more. - Candace Parker/Dominique Wilkins/Jimmy Butler/John WallE34
Candace Parker/Dominique Wilkins/Jimmy Butler/John WallThe cast is live from Riverview Room in New Orleans, Louisiana U.S.A. to discuss the 2017 National Basketball Association All-Star Weekend. Special guests include: Candace Parker of the WNBA's Los Angeles Sparks; and much more. - Jeff Saturday/"Do You Believe in Magic?"E37
Jeff Saturday/"Do You Believe in Magic?"The guys debate if new Los Angeles Lakers President of Basketball Operations Earvin "Magic" Johnson can save the team; National Football League analyst Jeff Saturday joins in to discuss Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton; and more. - Will Cain/"Concerns with Zeke"E38
Will Cain/"Concerns with Zeke"Contributor/reporter Will Cain joins in to discuss if the Dallas Cowboys should be concerned with running back Ezekiel Elliott off the field; which likely moves will highlight the National Basketball Association trade deadline; and more. - Antonio Pierce/Clifford "T.I." Harris Jr./Gennady Golovkin/Merril HogeE41
Antonio Pierce/Clifford "T.I." Harris Jr./Gennady Golovkin/Merril HogeNational Football League analysts Antonio Pierce and Merril Hoge join in to discuss retired wide receivers Randy Moss and Terrell Owens; an interview with professional middleweight boxing champion Gennady Golovkin; and much more. - Darren Woodson/"Sugar" Ray Leonard/Will CainE43
Darren Woodson/"Sugar" Ray Leonard/Will CainNational Football League analyst Darren Woodson joins in to discuss free agents, quarterback Johnny Manziel and wide receiver Josh Gordon; an interview with International Boxing Hall of Fame inductee "Sugar" Ray Leonard; and much more. - Alshon Jeffery/Jay Williams/Will CainE50
Alshon Jeffery/Jay Williams/Will CainCollege basketball analyst Jay Williams joins in to discuss the 2017 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division 1 Men's Basketball Tournament bracket; an interview with Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Alshon Jeffery; and much more. - Jeff Saturday/Ryan Clark/Will CainE53
Jeff Saturday/Ryan Clark/Will CainNational Football League analysts Jeff Saturday, Ryan Clark and contributor/reporter Will Cain join in to discuss free agent cornerback Darrelle Revis, New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees and the New England Patriots; and much more. - Jeff Saturday/Ryan Clark/Will Cain/"The Tourney Journey"E54
Jeff Saturday/Ryan Clark/Will Cain/"The Tourney Journey"National Football League analysts Jeff Saturday, Ryan Clark and contributor/reporter Will Cain join in to discuss the Dallas Cowboys, Minnesota Vikings, Seattle Seahawks; and much more. - Paul "Triple H" Levesque/Will CainE56
Paul "Triple H" Levesque/Will CainContributor/reporter Will Cain joins in to discuss the Dallas Cowboys and the Houston Texans; an interview with World Wrestling Entertainment Executive Vice President of Talent, Live Events and Creative Paul "Triple H" Levesque; and more. - DeSean Jackson/LaVar Ball/Orlando ScandrickE58
DeSean Jackson/LaVar Ball/Orlando ScandrickThe cast is live from the ESPN studios in Los Angeles, California U.S.A. to interview Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver DeSean Jackson, former Washington State University Cougars forward LaVar Ball; and much more. - Maurice Benard/Michael Irvin/Richard ShermanE59
Maurice Benard/Michael Irvin/Richard ShermanThe cast is live from the ESPN studios in Los Angeles, California U.S.A. to interview Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman, actor Maurice Benard and National Football League analyst Michael Irvin; and more. - Mel Kiper Jr./Tim Hasselbeck/Will CainE63
Mel Kiper Jr./Tim Hasselbeck/Will CainNational Football League analyst Tim Hasselbeck joins in to discuss Cleveland Browns wide receiver Josh Gordon; American football analyst Mel Kiper Jr. joins in to discuss his re-grades of the 2016 NFL Draft; and much more. - Mel Kiper Jr. and Todd McShay/Merril HogeE66
Mel Kiper Jr. and Todd McShay/Merril HogeAmerican football analysts Mel Kiper Jr. and Todd McShay join in to preview the 2017 National Football League Draft; NFL analyst Merril Hoge joins in to discuss recently retired Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo; and much more. - Ernie Johnson Jr./Jessica Alba/Mel Kiper Jr. And Todd McShay/Will CainE67
Ernie Johnson Jr./Jessica Alba/Mel Kiper Jr. And Todd McShay/Will CainContributor/reporter Will Cain joins in to discuss the retirement of Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo; interviews with actress Jessica Alba and sportscaster Ernie Johnson Jr.; and much more. - Brian Windhorst/Jeff Saturday/Will CainE71
Brian Windhorst/Jeff Saturday/Will CainNational Football League analyst Jeff Saturday joins in to discuss retired Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch and Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott; an interview with American author/sportswriter Brian Windhorst; and more. - Dalvin Cook/Dr. Michael Eric Dyson/Will CainE78
Dalvin Cook/Dr. Michael Eric Dyson/Will CainContributor/reporter Will Cain joins in to discuss yesterday's visit to The White House by the Super Bowl 51 Champion New England Patriots; an interview with Florida State University Seminoles running back Dalvin Cook; and much more. - Corey Davis/Herm Edwards/Lenard "Charlamagne Tha God" McKelveyE80
Corey Davis/Herm Edwards/Lenard "Charlamagne Tha God" McKelveyNational Football League analyst Herm Edwards joins in to discuss Texas A&M University Aggies defensive end Myles Garrett; an interview with Western Michigan University Broncos football wide receiver Corey Davis; and much more. - NFL Draft Philly: Donovan McNabb/Lane JohnsonE83
NFL Draft Philly: Donovan McNabb/Lane JohnsonNational Football League analyst Donovan McNabb and Philadelphia Eagles offensive tackle Lane Johnson join the cast live from Chickie's and Pete's in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania U.S.A. to preview the first round of the 2017 NFL Draft; more. - NFL Draft Philly: Carson Wentz/Donovan McNabb/LeSean McCoy/Malcolm Jenkins/Ryan ClarkE84
NFL Draft Philly: Carson Wentz/Donovan McNabb/LeSean McCoy/Malcolm Jenkins/Ryan ClarkMolly, Stephen A., guest debater Will Cain and National Football League analyst Donovan McNabb are live from Chickie's and Pete's in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania U.S.A. to discuss last night's first round of the 2017 NFL Draft; and much more. - Damien Woody/Will Cain/"Bullish on Celtics"E92
Damien Woody/Will Cain/"Bullish on Celtics"Contributor/reporter Will Cain joins in to discuss Pittsburgh Steelers head football coach Mike Tomlin and a preview of tonight's game 5 of the 2017 National Basketball Association Eastern Conference Playoffs Semifinals series; and more. - Bob Ley and Jeremy Schaap/Herm EdwardsE93
Bob Ley and Jeremy Schaap/Herm EdwardsNational Football League analyst Herm Edwards joins in to discuss the expectations for the New England Patriots in the upcoming season; an interview with E:60 and Outside the Lines hosts Bob Ley and Jeremy Schaap; and much more. - Jeff Saturday/"Mamba & the King"E101
Jeff Saturday/"Mamba & the King"National Football League analyst Jeff Saturday joins in to discuss Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck; a preview of tonight's game 4 of the 2017 National Basketball Association Playoffs Eastern Conference Finals; and much more. - Damien Woody/"Oscar the Grouch?"E104
Damien Woody/"Oscar the Grouch?"The guys discuss last night's game 5 result of the 2017 National Basketball Association Playoffs Eastern Conference Finals; National Football League analyst Damien Woody joins in to discuss Washington Redskins cornerback Josh Norman; more. - At the NBA Finals: Earl "E-40" Stevens/Miles Brown/Stanley "MC Hammer" BurrellE108
At the NBA Finals: Earl "E-40" Stevens/Miles Brown/Stanley "MC Hammer" BurrellMolly, Max and guest debaters, SportsNation co-host Marcellus Wiley and contributor Will Cain are live from Lake Chalet in Oakland, California U.S.A. to preview tonight's game 1 of the 2017 National Basketball Association Finals; and more. - At the NBA Finals: Andre Ward/Marc J. Spears/Omari Hardwick/O'Shea "Ice Cube" Jackson Sr.E109
At the NBA Finals: Andre Ward/Marc J. Spears/Omari Hardwick/O'Shea "Ice Cube" Jackson Sr.Guest debaters Marcellus Wiley and Will Cain return to join Molly and Max live from Lake Chalet in Oakland, California U.S.A. to discuss last night's game 1 result of the 2017 National Basketball Association Finals; and much more. - At the NBA Finals: Brandon "Lil B" McCartney/Wanda DurantE110
At the NBA Finals: Brandon "Lil B" McCartney/Wanda DurantMolly, Max and guest debaters Marcellus Wiley and Will Cain are live from Lake Chalet in Oakland, California U.S.A. to preview tonight's game 2 of the 2017 National Basketball Association Finals; and much more. - At the NBA Finals: Mary Babers/Robert Horry/Shemar Moore/Stanley "Mistah F.A.B." CoxE111
At the NBA Finals: Mary Babers/Robert Horry/Shemar Moore/Stanley "Mistah F.A.B." CoxMolly, Max and guest debaters Marcellus Wiley and Will Cain are live from Lake Chalet in Oakland, California U.S.A. to discuss last night's game 2 result of the 2017 National Basketball Association Finals; and much more. - At the NBA Finals: Brian Windhorst/Byron Scott/Mike Miller/Will CainE112
At the NBA Finals: Brian Windhorst/Byron Scott/Mike Miller/Will CainMolly is joined by guest debaters Marcellus Wiley and National Basketball Association analyst Jalen Rose live from Hofbrauhaus Cleveland in Cleveland, Ohio U.S.A. to preview tomorrow night's game 3 of the 2017 NBA Finals; and much more. - At the NBA Finals Primetime Special: Marcellus Wiley/Will CainE113
At the NBA Finals Primetime Special: Marcellus Wiley/Will CainMolly, Max, and guest debater National Basketball Association analyst Jalen Rose are joined by SportsNation co-host Marcellus Wiley live from Hofbrauhaus Cleveland in Cleveland, Ohio U.S.A. to discuss the 2017 NBA Finals; and more. - At the NBA Finals: Dwight Howard/Jalen Rose/Mike "The Miz" Mizanin/Vince Carter/Will CainE114
At the NBA Finals: Dwight Howard/Jalen Rose/Mike "The Miz" Mizanin/Vince Carter/Will CainMolly, Max and guest debater Marcellus Wiley are joined by National Basketball Association analyst Jalen Rose live from Hofbrauhaus Cleveland in Cleveland, Ohio U.S.A. to preview tonight's game 3 of the 2017 NBA Finals; and much more. - At the NBA Finals: Primetime Pregame Special: Joe Haden/Marcellus Wiley/Will CainE115
At the NBA Finals: Primetime Pregame Special: Joe Haden/Marcellus Wiley/Will CainStephen A. Smith returns to join Molly, Max and contributor/reporter Will Cain live at Hofbrauhaus Cleveland in Cleveland, Ohio U.S.A. to preview tonight's game 3 of the 2017 National Basketball Association Finals; and much more. - At the NBA Finals: Chauncey Billups/Jeff Van Gundy & Mark Jackson/Will CainE116
At the NBA Finals: Chauncey Billups/Jeff Van Gundy & Mark Jackson/Will CainMolly, Max and Stephen A. are joined by contributor/reporter Will Cain live from Hofbrauhaus Cleveland in Cleveland, Ohio U.S.A. to discuss last night's game 3 result of the 2017 National Basketball Association Finals; and much more. - At the NBA Finals: Earl "E-40" Stevens/Joe Lacob/Wanda Durant/Will CainE119
At the NBA Finals: Earl "E-40" Stevens/Joe Lacob/Wanda Durant/Will CainThe cast is live from Lake Chalet in Oakland, California U.S.A. to discuss last night's game 5 result of the 2017 National Basketball Association Finals; a preview of the next episode of 30 for 30, "Celtics/Lakers: Best of Enemies"; more. - Canelo Alvarez, Gennady Golovkin and Oscar De La HoyaE125
Canelo Alvarez, Gennady Golovkin and Oscar De La HoyaGuest host Jen Lada joins Max and Stephen A. to interview professional middleweight boxer Canelo Alvarez, World Boxing Association middleweight champion Gennady Golovkin, and Golden Boy Promotions founder Oscar De La Hoya; and much more. - Damien Woody/Will Cain/2017 National Basketball Association Draft PreviewE126
Damien Woody/Will Cain/2017 National Basketball Association Draft PreviewNational Football League analyst Damien Woody joins in to discuss if the New England Patriots have created a super team for the 2017 season; contributor/reporter Will Cain joins in to discuss Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James; more. - Andre Ward/Damien Woody/DJs Amira & Kayla Wells/Julian EdelmanE132
Andre Ward/Damien Woody/DJs Amira & Kayla Wells/Julian EdelmanCassidy, John and Will interview New England Patriots utility player Julian Edelman and professional Light Heavyweight boxing champion Andre Ward; DJs Amira and Kayla Wells perform on set; Quick Takes; and much more. - Brian Hoyer/Butch Jones/Domonique Foxworth/Kirk MorrisonE134
Brian Hoyer/Butch Jones/Domonique Foxworth/Kirk MorrisonGuest host Jen Lada is joined by guest debaters, National Football League analysts Bart Scott and Damien Woody as they interview University of Tennessee Volunteers head football coach Butch Jones; and much more. - Herm Edwards/Josh McCown/Lincoln Riley/Ryan Smith/Tom HermanE137
Herm Edwards/Josh McCown/Lincoln Riley/Ryan Smith/Tom HermanGuest host Jen Lada and guest debaters Damien Woody and Will Cain discuss if Pro Football Hall of Fame running back O.J. Simpson should be granted parole; an interview with New York Jets quarterback Josh McCown; and much more. - Dr. Michael Eric Dyson/Jarvis Landry/Matt Rhule/Mike GundyE138
Dr. Michael Eric Dyson/Jarvis Landry/Matt Rhule/Mike GundyJen, Damien and Will are joined by the vacationing Stephen A. Smith to discuss yesterday's granting of parole to Pro Football Hall of Fame running back O.J. Simpson; an interview with Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jarvis Landry; and more. - Adrien Broner and Mikey Garcia/Nick SabanE141
Adrien Broner and Mikey Garcia/Nick SabanThe vacationing Stephen A. Smith joins guest host Jen Lada and guest debaters, sports journalists Bomani Jones and Pablo Torre to discuss the feud between Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James and point guard Kyrie Irving; and much more.