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A Football Life — Storyline

A Football Life is a documentary series developed by NFL Films and aired on NFL Network that documents the lives of select National Football League players, coaches, owners, and teams. Friends, teammates, family members and other players and coaches associated with the subjects are interviewed.

The name of the series originated in a quote from Steve Sabol of NFL Films:

Originating as an NFL Network special on the career of Bill Parcells in November 2010, it premiered as an episodic series on September 15, 2011, with the first part of Bill Belichick's documentary. The documentary was viewed by about 657,000 viewers, the most-watched documentary in NFL Network's history, and was the second-most watched program in Boston at the time with 151,000 viewers, trailing behind a Boston Red Sox game. Season One was eventually released on DVD.

Season Two began on September 12, 2012, with The Faces of Tebow.

The series was nominated for an Emmy Award for "Outstanding Edited Sports Series/Anthology" and "Outstanding Promotional Announcement – Episodic" for Belichick's episode in 2012.

Cast & Crew

A Football Life — Series Details

A Football Life — Episode Guide

Season 1

• E1: Bill Belichick – Part 1 (2011-09-15) — A Football Life takes an in-depth look at the life of one of the NFL's most intriguing coaches, Bill Belichick, using unique on and off-the-field sights, sounds and stories. Part 1
• E2: Bill Belichick – Part 2 (2011-09-22) — A Football Life takes an in-depth look at the life of one of the NFL's most intriguing coaches, Bill Belichick, using unique on and off-the-field sights, sounds and stories. Part 2
• E3: Reggie White & Jerome Brown (2011-09-29) — A Football Life takes an in-depth look at the lives and relationship of NFL Defensive Linemen, Reggie White and Jerome Brown, using unique on and off-the-field sights, sounds and s
• E4: Kurt Warner (2011-10-06) — A Football Life takes an in-depth look at the life of NFL quarterback, Kurt Warner, using unique on and off-the-field sights, sounds and stories.
• E5: Walter Payton (2011-10-13) — A Football Life takes an in-depth look at the life of NFL running back great, Walter Payton, using unique on and off-the-field sights, sounds and stories.
• E6: Ed Sabol (2011-10-20) — A Football Life takes an in-depth look at the life of NFL filmmaker, Ed Sabol, using unique on and off-the-field sights, sounds and stories.
• E7: Mike Ditka (2011-10-27) — A Football Life takes an in-depth look at the life of NFL coach ,Mike Ditka, using unique on and off-the-field sights, sounds and stories.
• E8: Tom Landry (2011-11-03) — A Football Life takes an in-depth look at the life of NFL coach ,Tom Landry, using unique on and off-the-field sights, sounds and stories.
• E9: Al Davis (2011-11-11) — A Football Life takes an in-depth look at the life of former NFL coach, general manager, commissioner, and owner, Al Davis, using unique on and off-the-field sights, sounds and sto

Season 2

• E1: The Faces of Tebow (2012-09-12)
• E2: Ray Lewis (2012-09-19) — A look at Baltimore Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis, whose inspiration and leadership not only has a profound effect on his teammates, but also, his coaches.
• E3: Tom Coughlin (2012-09-26) — Profile of Giants Head Coach Tom Coughlin, who has brought two Super Bowl championships to the “Big Apple” in the past five years.
• E4: Cleveland '95 (2012-10-03) — The untold story of Bill Belichick's Cleveland Browns and a talented staff who rose from the ashes of the 1995 season.
• E5: Fearsome Foursome (2012-10-10) — The life and times of arguably the greatest defensive line in football history. A Football Life takes an in-depth look at the Fearsome Foursome using unique on and off-the-field si
• E6: Steve McNair: A Football Life (2012-10-17) — A Football Life launches its sixth episode of the season, featuring the late, great Steve McNair.
• E7: Eddie DeBartolo, Jr. (2012-10-24) — Known to everyone in the 49ers family as “Mr. D.”, the beloved Eddie DeBartolo won the hearts of many in the city of San Francisco during his tenure as team owner. Under DeBartolo,
• E8: Chris Spielman (2012-10-31) — The inspiring story of former linebacker Chris Spielman and the strength of his family.
• E9: Jimmy Johnson (2012-11-07) — The career of Jimmy Johnson, best known for architecting the Dallas Cowboys’ success in 1992 and 1993.
• E10: John Riggins (2012-11-21) — A look at Hall of Famer John Riggins, whose smash-mouth style of running the football earned him the nickname “The Diesel.
• E11: Barry Sanders (2012-12-05) — A Football Life series continues as the life and career of one of the best and most elusive runners in history is examined.
• E12: Marcus Allen (2012-12-12) — A Football Life profiles the career of Marcus Allen, best known for his MVP performance against the Washington Redskins in Super Bowl XVIII. His 74-yard touchdown run solidified a
• E13: The Immaculate Reception (2012-12-19) — In the epic conclusion of this year’s season of “A Football Life,” the most famous play in NFL history gets further investigation 40 years after it occurred.

Season 3

• E1: LaDainian Tomlinson (2013-09-03)
• E2: Don Shula (2013-09-10)
• E3: Darrelle Revis (2013-09-17)
• E4: Derrick Thomas (2013-09-24)
• E5: Steve Sabol (2013-10-01)
• E6: Matt Millen (2013-10-08)
• E7: Michael Strahan (2013-10-15)
• E8: Pat Summerall (2013-10-22)
• E9: Warren Sapp (2013-10-29)
• E10: Randall Cunningham (2013-11-05) — A Football Life honors the life and career of one of the most influential players of his time. Now 50, Cunningham is a born-again minister who tragically lost one son and is in the
• E11: Cris Carter (2013-11-12) — A Football Life honors the life and career of legendary wide receiver Cris Carter with an all access look at his induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, the culmination of a
• E12: The Forward Pass (2013-11-19) — 2013 marks the 100th anniversary of the official arrival of the forward pass – the most significant rule change in the history of sports. Sparked by a health and safety crisis that
• E13: Steve Gleason (2013-11-26) — A Football Life honors the life of the former Saints star, now battling ALS.
• E14: The Great Wall of Dallas (2013-12-03) — A Football Life honors perhaps the most dominant offensive line in NFL history, who paved the way for Emmitt Smith and a Dallas dynasty but suffered the pitfalls of fame and fortun
• E15: Houston '93 (2013-12-10) — In 1993 the high-flying Houston Oilers fielded one of the most talented teams in football, expected by many to represent the AFC in the Super Bowl. What ensued was one of the wilde
• E16: Marty Schottenheimer (2013-12-17) — A Football Life honor's the life of the NFL's Ahab, a man who never quite caught his white whale, but put together one of the most successful head coaching careers of the past 40 y
• E17: Vince Lombardi (1) (2013-12-24) — Part 1 of the Vince Lombardi story chronicles the legendary coach’s rise from his Brooklyn youth to the sidelines of Lambeau Field.
• E18: Vince Lombardi (2) (2013-12-31) — Part 2 of the Vince Lombardi story details the final years of his life, from his three-peat in Green Bay to his brief tenure as head coach in Washington and sudden, tragic death fr
• E19: Tiki & Ronde Barber (2014-01-07) — A Football Life chronicles the identical twins who dominated the game but ended their careers in very different ways.
• E20: Bill Parcells (2014-01-14) — A Football Life examines the career of legendary coach Bill Parcells.
• E21: Jerry Smith (2014-01-21) — Almost 50 years ago, a young tight end named Jerry Smith joined the Washington Redskins. After 13 seasons on the team, Smith retired, but not before making two Pro Bowls, one All-P
• E22: Jerry Rice (2014-01-28) — A Football Life chronicles the story of how an unrecruited small-town wide receiver became the Greatest Of All Time.

Season 4

• E1: "Mean Joe" Greene (2014-09-12) — The life and times of Mean Joe Greene, foundation of the Steel Curtain and the first Pittsburgh Steeler to have his number retired in 50 years.
• E2: Brandon Marshall (2014-09-19) — The inspiring story of Brandon Marshall, who has become the national face of borderline personality disorder and one of the NFL's best wide receivers.
• E3: Sean Taylor (2014-09-26) — The life and death of the Washington Redskins late, beloved all-pro safety Sean Taylor.
• E4: Warren Moon (2014-10-03) — Warren Moon was as physically gifted as any quarterback, but prejudices almost robbed him of opportunities until his talent proved he belonged with the best.
• E5: Eric Dickerson (2014-10-10) — The smooth, bespectacled Hall-of-Famer whose career was as distinctive as his running style.
• E6: Doug Flutie (2014-10-17) — The world said he was too small, however, Doug Flutie has left a giant imprint on the football world.
• E7: Terrell Davis (2014-10-24) — A look at the career of Terrell Davis, a two-time NFL Offensive Player of the Year and the Broncos all-time rushing leader.
• E8: Ricky Williams (2014-10-31) — A look at the life and career of Heisman Trophy-winning tailback Ricky Williams, who was drafted by the New Orleans Saints in 1999 and played 11 seasons in the NFL.
• E9: Earl Campbell (2014-11-07) — A look at the life of Earl Campbell, a premiere running back at both the collegiate and professional levels. Earl won the Heisman trophy while playing at the University of Texas an
• E10: The Perfect Backfield (2014-11-14) — Larry Csonka, Jim Kiick, and Eugene ''Mercury'' Morris, the three running backs who led the Dolphins in the 1970s, reunite in present-day Alaska.
• E11: Lyle Alzado (2014-11-21) — "Three Mile" Lyle Alzado became one of the most dominant pass rushers in the NFL and even fought Muhammad Ali, all while concealing a secret that would rock the sports world.
• E12: Dick Butkus & Gale Sayers (2014-11-28) — A look at the careers of Bears greats Dick Butkus and Gale Sayers, who were drafted with back-to-back first-round picks in 1965 and went on to become Hall of Famers.
• E13: Roger Staubach (2014-12-05) — A look at the career of Roger Staubach, who won the Heisman Trophy for Navy in 1963 and went on to have a Hall of Fame career with the Dallas Cowboys.
• E14: Keenan McCardell & Jimmy Smith (2014-12-19) — A look at the careers of wide receivers Keenan McCardell and Jimmy Smith, who were known as "Thunder and Lightning" when they played together for Jacksonville from 1996-2001.
• E15: 2006 Rose Bowl (2015-01-02) — The legacy of one of the greatest college football games ever played, the 2006 Rose Bowl that matched USC and Texas in a battle of undefeated teams.
• E16: Bill Walsh (2014-01-23) — Bill Walsh was knows as a genius but was also an insecure, tortured artist. After revolutionizing the NFL with the “Team of the 80s,'' he wrote a book that has become the bible fo
• E17: Joe Namath, part 1 (2015-01-30) — Part 1 of the extraordinary life of Joe Namath. From his childhood in Beaver Falls, PA to Tuscaloosa and Bear Bryant to the bright lights of Broadway, how Namath became football's
• E18: Joe Namath, part 2 (2015-01-30) — Part 2 of the extraordinary life of Joe Namath, from the high of the Super Bowl III to the lows of a life lived too hard, and back to the place he was born in Western PA.

Season 5

• E1: Christian Okoye (2015-09-18) — The story of Christian Okoye, football's Nigerian Nightmare, who left an indelible impression on the game and his opponents.
• E2: Dexter Manley (2015-09-25) — The rise, fall, and redemption of Dexter Manley, one of the most dominant and beloved players in Washington history. Known as the "Secretary of Defense," he was functionally illite
• E3: Jerome Bettis (2015-10-02) — A profile of running back Jerome Bettis, who went from Detroit to Notre Dame, Los Angeles to Pittsburgh and finally to the Hall of Fame in Canton.
• E4: Terrell Owens (2015-10-09) — A profile of Terrell Owens, one of the most talented and polarizing players in NFL history.
• E5: Alan Page (2015-10-16) — One of the most impressive careers in pro football history was just the beginning for the great Alan Page.
• E6: Steve Largent (2015-10-23) — A profile of NFL Hall of Famer and former congressman Steve Largent.
• E7: Dick Vermeil (2015-10-30) — A profile of coach Dick Vermeil, who took three separate teams to the playoffs and won Super bowl XXXIV with the Rams.
• E8: Paul Brown (2015-11-06) — A profile of Hall of Fame coach Paul Brown, who built the Cleveland Browns into a championship team in the 1940s and helped invent the modern game.
• E9: Mike Singletary (2015-11-13) — A profile of Hall of Famer Mike Singletary, the centerpiece of the famed Chicago Bears defense of the mid-1980s.
• E10: Charles Haley (2015-11-20) — A profile of Hall of Fame coach Paul Brown, who built the Cleveland Browns into a championship team in the 1940s and helped invent the modern game.
• E11: Bruce Arians (2015-12-11) — The extraordinary story of the lifelong assistant turned overnight success who has led the Arizona Cardinals back into contention.
• E12: Marshall Faulk (2015-12-18) — One of most exciting and dynamic players in NFL history, Marshall Faulk rose from the streets of New Orleans to launch the Greatest Show on Turf.

Season 6

• E1: Curtis Martin (2016-09-16) — The inspiring story of Curtis Martin, who rose from the streets of Pittsburgh to become a Hall of Fame running back.
• E2: Rodney Harrison (2016-09-23) — One of football’s greatest safeties and one of its most controversial players remains a vital and passionate voice of the game.
• E3: Chad Johnson (2016-09-30) — The unpredictable life of the endzone dancing, trash talking, name-changing receiver who was "always open".
• E4: Steve Young (2016-10-07) — The long climb to the top for Hall of Fame quarterback Steve Young, as told by Young himself through excerpts from his autobiography.
• E5: Brett Favre (2016-09-03) — This fall "A Football Life" returns for its sixth season featuring some of the most memorable personalities to play the game, including a young man from Kiln, Mississippi who creat
• E6: Pat Tillman (2016-10-28) — The extraordinary life and legacy of the Arizona Cardinal who left the NFL to defend his country after 9/11.
• E7: Michael Vick (2016-11-03) — The most exciting player of his generation relives his rise, fall and long road to redemption.
• E8: Jim Brown (2016-11-10)
• E9: Steve Smith Sr. (2016-11-18)
• E10: Chuck Noll (2016-11-24)
• E11: Troy Aikman (2016-12-02)
• E12: Charles Woodson (2016-12-09)
• E13: Kevin Greene (2016-12-16) — The story of the boisterous sackmaster who blitzed his way to the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many seasons does A Football Life have? 12 season(s) with 125 episodes.

Where can I watch A Football Life? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.