Last Chance U: Season 1

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Universal acclaim based on 34 Ratings

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Season Details & Credits

Netflix | Season Premiere Date: July 29, 2016

Summary: Greg Whiteley's docuseries focuses on the East Mississippi Community College Lions coached by Buddy Stephens as they begin a new season with a 24-game winning streak. Many of the players also have a chance to overcome poor academic performance or behavioral problems to return to Division I football and joining the NFL.

Genre(s): Sports, News/Documentary, Documentary

Season 1 Episodes

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S1:E6. It Is What It Is
Air Date: July 29, 2016
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S1:E5. Blood Makes the Grass Grow
Air Date: July 29, 2016
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S1:E4. Homecoming
Air Date: July 29, 2016

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Critic Reviews

Dennis Perkins

Jul 28, 2016

While it’s easy to root for these young men, Last Chance U is hardly sentimental about why they’re in such a precarious position. Read full review

RogerEbert.com Brian Tallerico

Jul 28, 2016

How do you balance the game that you’ve played and loved since a child with the obligation to become an adult? That’s the question that hums through Last Chance U, and the show is cleverly structured in the way that it devotes the final act of at least the two episodes I’ve seen to that week’s game. Read full review

Isaac Feldberg

Jul 28, 2016

Director Greg Whiteley emphasizing moments of gridiron glory at the expense of diving deeper into the psychology of the athletes. And though that feels like a missed opportunity, it can’t be said that he doesn’t know his audience. For those with a love of the game, this peek inside a premier small college program is a stimulating, singular all-access pass. Read full review

The Daily Beast Nick Schager

Jul 28, 2016

It’s a story at once familiar and unique, and most captivating in its portrait of amateur athletic life as a series of constant challenges--in and out of pads--and a gauntlet of ever-present uncertainties. Read full review

Daniel Fienberg

Jul 29, 2016

Whitely succeeds in the basic goal of Last Chance U, which is to make you care about the success or failure of a JUCO football team in Mississippi. ... Maybe the next four episodes will offer more Scooba, more variations on the redemptive "last chance" theme and perhaps an introduction to a jock willing and able to read "The Most Dangerous Game." Read full review

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timemuffin

Jul 30, 2016

I had no idea what I was getting into when I decided to watch this. Beautifully shot, deeply emotional, and full of complex human stories. Last Chance is more of an exploration of human motivation and personal aspirations than a simple football reality show. Jeez, it even made me cry a couple times.

1 of 1 users found this helpful10

KR1527

Aug 3, 2016

Amazing, amazing show for any sports fan! I had heard of this documentary but I had no idea just how good it was going to be. The shots were so well done, the sound clear and subtitles at just the right times. The raw emotions gave great insight into exactly what was at stake and who theAmazing, amazing show for any sports fan! I had heard of this documentary but I had no idea just how good it was going to be. The shots were so well done, the sound clear and subtitles at just the right times. The raw emotions gave great insight into exactly what was at stake and who the players were. Well done! Let's have season 2!… Expand

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Alaskafan

Jul 31, 2016

I had heard of this documentary but I had no idea how amazing it was going to be. The photography and music were so well done, the sound clear and subtitles at just the right times. The raw emotions gave great insight into exactly what was at stake and who the players were. Well done! Let'sI had heard of this documentary but I had no idea how amazing it was going to be. The photography and music were so well done, the sound clear and subtitles at just the right times. The raw emotions gave great insight into exactly what was at stake and who the players were. Well done! Let's have season 2!… Expand

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xxvanguardxx

Aug 4, 2016

One day I just happened upon this show. I had never heard of it and didn't even know it was coming out as I hadn't seen any advertising by Netflix. Boy was I pleasantly surprised. Everything just seemed so raw following these aspiring athletes as they chase their dream. I found myself bingeOne day I just happened upon this show. I had never heard of it and didn't even know it was coming out as I hadn't seen any advertising by Netflix. Boy was I pleasantly surprised. Everything just seemed so raw following these aspiring athletes as they chase their dream. I found myself binge watching the entire season in one sitting. I can't wait for the next season.… Expand

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McNuggetsMagee

Aug 8, 2016

The show makes you care about these kids and pull for them and their futures after they live. Can't wait for season 2. Also hope that season 2 has more episodes than season 1. I was left wanting more!

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EpicLadySponge

Aug 7, 2016

Last Chance U isn't literally the greatest thing everyone's ever seen, but that doesn't stop them for loving it. I keep all the last chances and call them first chances while everyone goes to Netflix and see it.

1 of 1 users found this helpful10

shoulderoforion

Jul 31, 2016

What a show, you could set yourself up as a documentary team a thousand times and not get the sort of outcome this one did. Football, pressure, life choices, desire to win, all wrapped up for coaches & players alike. Recommended.

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Seasons & Episodes

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Series Overview
Season 5

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- Season 5 Overview
  Air Date: July 28, 2020
Season 4

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- Season 4 Overview
  Air Date: July 19, 2019
Season 3

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- Season 3 Overview
  Air Date: July 20, 2018
Season 2

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- Season 2 Overview
  Air Date: July 21, 2017
Season 1

79
- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: July 29, 2016
- tbd
  S1:E6. It Is What It Is
  Air Date: July 29, 2016
- tbd
  S1:E5. Blood Makes the Grass Grow
  Air Date: July 29, 2016
- tbd
  S1:E4. Homecoming
  Air Date: July 29, 2016
- tbd
  S1:E3. Plan B
  Air Date: July 29, 2016
- tbd
  S1:E2. Most Dangerous Game
  Air Date: July 29, 2016
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  S1:E1. Last Chance U
  Air Date: July 29, 2016