

ESPN First Take
Season 12
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 12
286 Episodes
- Damien Woody/Jeremy Renner/Will CainE4
Damien Woody/Jeremy Renner/Will CainNational Football League analyst Damien Woody joins in to discuss if New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady should retire after this season if the team wins Super Bowl 52; an interview with actor Jeremy Renner; and much more. - Herm Edwards/Keegan-Michael KeyE6
Herm Edwards/Keegan-Michael KeyNational Football League analyst Herm Edwards joins in to discuss what the signing of free agent quarterback Jay Cutler means for the Miami Dolphins; an interview with actor, comedian, producer and writer Keegan-Michael Key; and much more. - Herm Edwards/LaDainian Tomlinson/Will CainE7
Herm Edwards/LaDainian Tomlinson/Will CainNational Football League analyst Herm Edwards joins in to discuss the list of the 50 Greatest Black Athletes of all time as published by The Undefeated; an interview with Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee LaDainian Tomlinson; and more. - ESPN Fantasy Football Marathon 2017: Adam Schefter/Matthew Berry/Mike Golic, Jr. & Sarah Spain/Ryan Clark/Seth RollinsE12
ESPN Fantasy Football Marathon 2017: Adam Schefter/Matthew Berry/Mike Golic, Jr. & Sarah Spain/Ryan Clark/Seth RollinsNational Football League insider Adam Schefter joins in to discuss Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott's six-game suspension; an interview with World Wrestling Entertainment superstar Seth Rollins; and much more. - Mayweather & McGregor: Dana White/Roy Jones Jr.E19
Mayweather & McGregor: Dana White/Roy Jones Jr.Molly, Max and Stephen A. are live from Talent Pool at MGM Grand Las Vegas in Paradise, Nevada U.S.A. to prepare us for Saturday night's boxing match between Conor McGregor and Floyd Mayweather Jr.; and much more. - Primetime Special: Mayweather & McGregor - Chael Sonnen & Teddy Atlas/Floyd Mayweather Sr.E20
Primetime Special: Mayweather & McGregor - Chael Sonnen & Teddy Atlas/Floyd Mayweather Sr.Molly, Max, Stephen A. and special guests are live from Talent Pool at MGM Grand Las Vegas in Paradise, Nevada U.S.A. to continue the preview of Saturday night's boxing match between Conor McGregor and Floyd Mayweather Jr.; and more. - Mayweather & McGregor: Andre Ward/O'Shea "Ice Cube" Jackson Sr.E21
Mayweather & McGregor: Andre Ward/O'Shea "Ice Cube" Jackson Sr.Molly, Max, Stephen A. and special guests are live from Talent Pool at MGM Grand Las Vegas in Paradise, Nevada U.S.A. to give us one final preview of tomorrow night's boxing match between Conor McGregor and Floyd Mayweather Jr.; and more. - Darren Woodson/Mel Kiper Jr./Paul "Triple H" Levesque/Will CainE25
Darren Woodson/Mel Kiper Jr./Paul "Triple H" Levesque/Will CainNational Football League analyst Darren Woodson joins in to debate how many wins will the Pittsburgh Steelers end up with; an interview with World Wrestling Entertainment Executive Vice President Paul "Triple H" Levesque; and more. - Dallas: Darren Woodson/Deion Sanders/Omar Epps/Rachel Lindsey/Will CainE31
Dallas: Darren Woodson/Deion Sanders/Omar Epps/Rachel Lindsey/Will CainMolly, Max, Stephen A. and special guests are live from Billy Bob's Texas in Fort Worth, Texas U.S.A. to preview Sunday night's National Football League game between the New York Giants at the Dallas Cowboys; and much more. - Los Angeles: Candace Parker/Donovan McNabb/Jerry WestE32
Los Angeles: Candace Parker/Donovan McNabb/Jerry WestMolly, Max and Stephen A. are live from the ESPN studios in Los Angeles, California U.S.A. to interview Los Angeles Sparks center/power forward Candace Parker and Los Angeles Clippers executive board member Jerry West; and much more. - Los Angeles: Calvin "Snoop Dogg" Broadus Jr./Earvin "Magic" Johnson Jr.E33
Los Angeles: Calvin "Snoop Dogg" Broadus Jr./Earvin "Magic" Johnson Jr.Los Angeles Lakers President of Basketball Operations Earvin "Magic" Johnson Jr. joins in to discuss last night's National Football League results and this upcoming season's expectations for the Lakers; and much more. - Los Angeles: Freddie Roach/Jerry "J.B. Smoove" Brooks/LaVar BallE34
Los Angeles: Freddie Roach/Jerry "J.B. Smoove" Brooks/LaVar BallMolly, Max and Stephen A. are live from the ESPN studios in Los Angeles, California U.S.A. to interview Big Baller Brand Chief Executive Officer and founder LaVar Ball, professional boxing trainer Freddie Roach, and actor Jerry "J.B. Smoove" Brooks; and more. - Las Vegas: Jim Lampley/Michael Buffer/Terence CrawfordE36
Las Vegas: Jim Lampley/Michael Buffer/Terence CrawfordMolly, Max, Stephen A. and special guests are live from Talent Pool at MGM Grand Las Vegas in Paradise, Nevada U.S.A. to continue the preview of Saturday night's boxing match between Canelo Alvarez and Gennady Golovkin; and much more. - Primetime Special: Las Vegas - GGG Canelo ~ Larry MerchantE37
Primetime Special: Las Vegas - GGG Canelo ~ Larry MerchantMolly, Stephen A. and contributor/reporter Will Cain are live from Talent Pool at MGM Grand Las Vegas in Paradise, Nevada U.S.A. with one final preview of tomorrow night's boxing match between Canelo Alvarez and Gennady Golovkin; and more. - Bob Ley/Donovan McNabb/Will CainE43
Bob Ley/Donovan McNabb/Will CainContributor/reporter Will Cain joins in to discuss yesterday's national anthem of the United States of America protests in the National Football League; NFL analyst Donovan McNabb joins in to discuss yesterday's results; and much more. - Louis Riddick/Paul Finebaum/Will CainE44
Louis Riddick/Paul Finebaum/Will CainNational Football League analyst Louis Riddick joins in to discuss the Monday Night Football result; contributor/reporter Will Cain joins in to discuss team unity during the national anthem of the United States of America; and much more. - Damien Woody/Will Cain/"Presidential Sports Address"E45
Damien Woody/Will Cain/"Presidential Sports Address"National Football League analyst Damien Woody joins in to discuss New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr.'s explanation of his antics during Sunday's loss at the Philadelphia Eagles; and much more. - Donovan McNabb/Ryan Clark/"Don't Mess with Texas"E48
Donovan McNabb/Ryan Clark/"Don't Mess with Texas"National Football League analyst Donovan McNabb joins in to debate if it is time to take the Los Angeles Rams seriously; NFL analyst Ryan Clark joins in to debate if the Philadelphia Eagles are the best team in their division; and more. - Paul Finebaum/Ryan Clark/Tim Kurkjian/Will CainE49
Paul Finebaum/Ryan Clark/Tim Kurkjian/Will CainMajor League Baseball analyst Tim Kurkjian joins in to preview tonight's American League Wild Card game; National Football League analyst Ryan Clark joins in to discuss the injury to Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr; and much more. - Darren Woodson/Paul Finebaum/Will CainE54
Darren Woodson/Paul Finebaum/Will CainContributor/reporter Will Cain joins in to discuss the Dallas Cowboys national anthem of the United States of America policy; sportscaster Paul Finebaum joins in to discuss Saturday's college football results; and much more. - Donovan McNabb/Ryan Clark/Will Cain/"Owning Responsibility?"E58
Donovan McNabb/Ryan Clark/Will Cain/"Owning Responsibility?"National Football League analyst Donovan McNabb joins in to discuss yesterday's Green Bay Packers at Minnesota Vikings result; NFL analyst Ryan Clark joins in to discuss yesterday's Pittsburgh Steelers at Kansas City Chiefs result; more. - Brian Windhorst/Joe Haden/Tim Legler/Will CainE59
Brian Windhorst/Joe Haden/Tim Legler/Will CainContributor/reporter Will Cain joins in to debate if the Green Bay Packers are making a mistake by not bringing in National Football League free agent quarterback Colin Kaepernick to replace injured Aaron Rodgers; and much more. - Los Angeles: Byron Scott/Scottie Pippen/Tim TebowE62
Los Angeles: Byron Scott/Scottie Pippen/Tim TebowMolly, Max and Stephen A. are live from the ESPN studios in Los Angeles, California U.S.A. to discuss last night's Los Angeles Clippers vs. Los Angeles Lakers National Basketball Association game result; and much more. - Donovan McNabb/Ryan Clark/Will Cain/"Pack It In?"E63
Donovan McNabb/Ryan Clark/Will Cain/"Pack It In?"The crew returns to the ESPN studios in Bristol, Connecticut U.S.A. as National Football League analyst Donovan McNabb joins in to discuss last night's Atlanta Falcons at New England Patriots result; and much more. - Mike Krzyzewski/Todd Gurley/Will CainE65
Mike Krzyzewski/Todd Gurley/Will CainContributor/reporter Will Cain joins in to discuss that National Football League free agent quarterback Colin Kaepernick is shopping a book deal to publishers; an interview with Los Angeles Rams running back Todd Gurley; and much more. - Darren Woodson/Jalen Ramsey/Miles Teller/Tim TebowE67
Darren Woodson/Jalen Ramsey/Miles Teller/Tim TebowNational Football League analyst Darren Woodson joins in to discuss the Thursday Night Football result; college football analyst Tim Tebow joins in to preview tomorrow's marquee matchups; an interview with actor Miles Teller; and much more. - Eduardo Perez/Geno Auriemma/Herm Edwards/Stefon DiggsE71
Eduardo Perez/Geno Auriemma/Herm Edwards/Stefon DiggsMajor League Baseball analyst Eduardo Perez joins in to discuss last night's game 7 result of the 2017 World Series; an interview with University of Connecticut Huskies women's head basketball coach Geno Auriemma; and much more. - San Diego: A Salute to the Troops - Donovan McNabb/Herm Edwards/Nate BoyerE73
San Diego: A Salute to the Troops - Donovan McNabb/Herm Edwards/Nate BoyerMolly, Max, and Stephen A. are live aboard the USS Freedom (LCS-1) at Naval Base San Diego in San Diego, California U.S.A. to discuss yesterday's National Football League results; and much more. - Aaron Judge/"The Nature Boy" Ric Flair/Will Cain
E74Aaron Judge/"The Nature Boy" Ric Flair/Will CainMolly returns to the ESPN studios in Bristol, Connecticut U.S.A. while Max and Stephen A. are at the ESPN studios in Los Angeles, California U.S.A. to discuss last night's Monday Night Football result; and much more. - Darren Woodson/Paul Finebaum/Will Cain/"Remembering Roy Halladay"E75
Darren Woodson/Paul Finebaum/Will Cain/"Remembering Roy Halladay"National Football League analyst Darren Woodson and contributor/reporter Will Cain join in to discuss a possible meeting between NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and free agent quarterback Colin Kaepernick; and much more. - Donovan McNabb/Tedy Bruschi/Tim Tebow/Will CainE77
Donovan McNabb/Tedy Bruschi/Tim Tebow/Will CainNational Football League analyst Donovan McNabb joins in to discuss last night's Seattle Seahawks at Arizona Cardinals result; college football analyst Tim Tebow joins in to preview tomorrow's marquee matchups; and much more. - Donovan McNabb/Mike Golic & Trey Wingo/Paul Finebaum/Ryan ClarkE88
Donovan McNabb/Mike Golic & Trey Wingo/Paul Finebaum/Ryan ClarkNational Football League analyst Donovan McNabb joins in to discuss yesterday's Buffalo Bills at Kansas City Chiefs result; sportscaster Paul Finebaum joins in to discuss the latest headlines in the world of college football; and much more. - Brandin Cooks/Louis Riddick/Ryen Russillo & Will CainE89
Brandin Cooks/Louis Riddick/Ryen Russillo & Will CainNational Football League analyst Louis Riddick joins in to debate if the punishment handed out by the NFL to Denver Broncos cornerback Aqib Talib and Oakland Raiders wide receiver Michael Crabtree is fair; and much more. - Damien Woody & Will Cain/Jason Fitz & Sarah Spain/Paul FinebaumE90
Damien Woody & Will Cain/Jason Fitz & Sarah Spain/Paul FinebaumNational Football League analyst Damien Woody and sports commentator Will Cain join in to debate if it is the right decision by the New York Giants to bench quarterback Eli Manning; and much more. - Damien Woody/David Jacoby & Jalen Rose/Jason "Jadakiss" Phillips & John "Fabolous" Jackson/Will CainE91
Damien Woody/David Jacoby & Jalen Rose/Jason "Jadakiss" Phillips & John "Fabolous" Jackson/Will CainSports commentator Will Cain joins in to preview tonight's Washington Redskins at Dallas Cowboys National Football League game; and much more. - Bomani Jones & Will Cain/Tedy Bruschi/Tim TebowE92
Bomani Jones & Will Cain/Tedy Bruschi/Tim TebowCollege football analyst Tim Tebow joins in to preview "Championship Weekend"; National Football League analyst Tedy Bruschi joins in to preview Sunday night's Philadelphia Eagles at Seattle Seahawks matchup; and much more. - O'Shea "Ice Cube" Jackson Sr./Ryan Clark/Will CainE103
O'Shea "Ice Cube" Jackson Sr./Ryan Clark/Will CainNational Football League analyst Ryan Clark joins in to discuss yesterday's Green Bay Packers at Carolina Panthers result; an interview with actor, rapper, etc. O'Shea "Ice Cube" Jackson Sr.; and much more. - Adrian Peterson/Bill Goldberg/Tedy BruschiE116
Adrian Peterson/Bill Goldberg/Tedy BruschiNational Football League analyst Tedy Bruschi joins in to discuss the undercurrent of conflict between New England Patriots head football coach Bill Belichick, team owner Robert Kraft and quarterback Tom Brady; and much more. - Errol Spence Jr./Everson Griffen/Jalen Rose/Louis Riddick/Will CainE123
Errol Spence Jr./Everson Griffen/Jalen Rose/Louis Riddick/Will CainNational Basketball Association analyst Jalen Rose joins in to discuss last night's Houston Rockets at Los Angeles Clippers result; an interview with Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen; and much more. - Calvin "Snoop Dogg" Broadus, Jr./Kevin Hart/Marcus Mariota/Todd Gurley II/Travis KelceE136
Calvin "Snoop Dogg" Broadus, Jr./Kevin Hart/Marcus Mariota/Todd Gurley II/Travis KelceMolly, Max and Stephen A. preview National Football League Super Bowl 52; an interview with actor, rapper, etc. Calvin "Snoop Dogg" Broadus, Jr.; an interview with Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce; and much more. - Darren Woodson/Will Cain/"Beard Science"E140
Darren Woodson/Will Cain/"Beard Science"National Football League analyst Darren Woodson joins in to debate if New England Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels doomed his career by backing out of the Indianapolis Colts head coach position; and more. - Tedy Bruschi/Will Cain/"Piti-Fultz"E144
Tedy Bruschi/Will Cain/"Piti-Fultz"National Football League analyst Tedy Bruschi joins in to discuss the latest New York Giants coaching hires; sports commentator Will Cain joins in to discuss last night's Cleveland Cavaliers at Oklahoma City Thunder result; and much more. - Los Angeles: NBA All-Star 2018 - Chris Bosh/Kenny Smith/Quavious "Quavo" Marshall/Shaquille O'NealE145
Los Angeles: NBA All-Star 2018 - Chris Bosh/Kenny Smith/Quavious "Quavo" Marshall/Shaquille O'NealMolly, Max and Stephen A. are live from the ESPN studios in Los Angeles, California U.S.A. to preview the 2018 National Basketball Association All-Star Weekend; and much more. - Los Angeles: NBA All-Star 2018 - Ben Simmons/Chadwick Boseman/Charles BarkleyE146
Los Angeles: NBA All-Star 2018 - Ben Simmons/Chadwick Boseman/Charles BarkleyMolly, Max and Stephen A. are live from the ESPN studios in Los Angeles, California U.S.A. to continue their preview of the 2018 National Basketball Association All-Star Weekend; an interview with actor Chadwick Boseman; and more. - ESPN Tournament Challenge Marathon: Jay Bilas/Jay Williams/Shaka Smart/Will CainE163
ESPN Tournament Challenge Marathon: Jay Bilas/Jay Williams/Shaka Smart/Will CainCollege basketball analyst Jay Bilas joins in to preview tonight's first two games of the 2018 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division 1 Men's Basketball Tournament; and much more. - Chris Canty/Jay Williams/Seth GreenbergE171
Chris Canty/Jay Williams/Seth GreenbergMax, Stephen A. and Will are joined by college basketball analyst Seth Greenberg to discuss last night's results of the 2018 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division 1 Men's Basketball Tournament Sweet 16; and much more. - Jay Williams/Seth Greenberg/Tedy Bruschi/"Baker the Best?"E178
Jay Williams/Seth Greenberg/Tedy Bruschi/"Baker the Best?"College basketball analyst Jay Williams joins in to discuss last night's 2018 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division 1 Men's Basketball Tournament Championship Game result; and much more. - Adam Schefter/Landon Collins/Louis Riddick/Mel Kiper Jr.E196
Adam Schefter/Landon Collins/Louis Riddick/Mel Kiper Jr.National Football League insider Adam Schefter joins in to discuss the racially offensive tweets from 2012 and 2013, while in high school by University of Wyoming Cowboys quarterback Josh Allen; and much more. - Dan Le Batard & Jon "Stugotz" WeinerE214
Dan Le Batard & Jon "Stugotz" WeinerSports radio hosts Dan Le Batard and Jon "Stugotz" Weiner join in to preview tonight's game 4 of the 2018 National Basketball Association Playoffs: Western Conference Finals between the Houston Rockets at Golden State Warriors; more. - At the NBA Finals 2018: O'Shea "Ice Cube" Jackson/Stephen JacksonE221
At the NBA Finals 2018: O'Shea "Ice Cube" Jackson/Stephen JacksonMolly, Max and Stephen A. are live from Lake Chalet on Lake Merritt in Oakland, California U.S.A. to preview tonight's game 1 of the 2018 National Basketball Association Finals; and much more. - At the NBA Finals 2018: Brian Windhorst/Stanley "MC Hammer" BurrellE222
At the NBA Finals 2018: Brian Windhorst/Stanley "MC Hammer" BurrellMolly, Max and Stephen A. are live from Lake Chalet on Lake Merritt in Oakland, California U.S.A. to discuss last night's game 1 result of the 2018 National Basketball Association Finals; and much more. - At the NBA Finals 2018: Earl "E-40" Stevens/Gary PaytonE223
At the NBA Finals 2018: Earl "E-40" Stevens/Gary PaytonMolly, Max and Stephen A. are live from Lake Chalet on Lake Merritt in Oakland, California U.S.A. to discuss last night's game 2 result of the 2018 National Basketball Association Finals; and much more. - At the NBA Finals 2018: Joe Thomas/Terry Rozier IIIE224
At the NBA Finals 2018: Joe Thomas/Terry Rozier IIIMolly, Max and Stephen A. are live from City Club at FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland, Ohio U.S.A. to discuss the game 1 and 2 results of the 2018 National Basketball Association Finals; and much more. - At the NBA Finals 2018: Game 3 Warriors at CavaliersE225
At the NBA Finals 2018: Game 3 Warriors at CavaliersUtah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell joins the cast live from City Club at FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland, Ohio U.S.A. to preview tonight's game 3 of the 2018 National Basketball Association Finals; and much more. - At the NBA Finals 2018: Isiah Thomas/Jeff Van Gundy & Mark Jackson/Mike "The Miz" MizaninE226
At the NBA Finals 2018: Isiah Thomas/Jeff Van Gundy & Mark Jackson/Mike "The Miz" MizaninNaismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famer Isiah Thomas joins the cast live from City Club at FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland, Ohio U.S.A. to discuss last night's game 3 result of the 2018 National Basketball Association Finals; more. - At the NBA Finals 2018: Chris "Birdman" Andersen/Dwane CaseyE227
At the NBA Finals 2018: Chris "Birdman" Andersen/Dwane Casey2013 National Basketball Association Champion center/forward Chris "Birdman" Andersen joins the cast live from City Club at FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland, Ohio U.S.A. to preview tonight's game 4 of the 2018 NBA Finals; more. - 2018 National Basketball Association Draft Preview: Chauncey Billups/David Robinson/Jay Bilas/Will CainE236
2018 National Basketball Association Draft Preview: Chauncey Billups/David Robinson/Jay Bilas/Will CainNational Basketball Association analyst Chauncey Billups joins in to preview tonight's 2018 NBA Draft; an interview with Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame center David Robinson; and much more. - 2018 NBA Free Agency Special: "OKC Ya Later?"E251
2018 NBA Free Agency Special: "OKC Ya Later?"Molly, Max and Stephen A. debate: which team should Oklahoma City Thunder forward Carmelo Anthony join next?; should San Antonio Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard want to play for the Los Angeles Clippers?; and much more. - Louis Riddick/"Do You Believe in Magic?"E252
Louis Riddick/"Do You Believe in Magic?"Guest host/moderator Antonietta Collins, guest debaters Ryan Hollins, Will Cain and National Football League front office insider Louis Riddick discuss if the Pittsburgh Steelers championship window has closed; and more. - Dabo Swinney/Domonique Foxworth/Stephen A. SmithE257
Dabo Swinney/Domonique Foxworth/Stephen A. SmithHost/moderator Molly Qerim returns and is joined by guest debaters John Ireland, Steve Mason and sports radio host Domonique Foxworth to debate if professional golfer Eldrick "Tiger" Woods is back to championship form; more. - Darren Woodson/"Happy Birthday Brady!"E266
Darren Woodson/"Happy Birthday Brady!"National Football League analyst Darren Woodson joins in to discuss retired wide receiver Terrell Owens, whose name was not announced with the other Class of 2018 inductees at last night's Hall of Fame Game; and much more. - ESPN Fantasy Football Marathon 2018: Adam Schefter/Matthew Berry/Ryan ClarkE273
ESPN Fantasy Football Marathon 2018: Adam Schefter/Matthew Berry/Ryan ClarkNational Football League insider Adam Schefter joins in to debate which rookie quarterback is most likely to be in the starting lineup on week 1; and much more. - Louis Riddick/Will Cain/"Return of the Mack?"E283
Louis Riddick/Will Cain/"Return of the Mack?"National Football League front office insider Louis Riddick joins in to debate if the New York Giants will regret signing wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. to a 5-year/95 million dollar contract extension; and much more.