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The Best Episodes of A Football Life Season 5

Every episode of A Football Life Season 5 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of A Football Life Season 5!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    A Football Life Season 5 Episode 1 - Christian Okoye
    7.6/10(35 votes)

    #1 - Christian Okoye

    S5:E1

    The story of Christian Okoye, football's Nigerian Nightmare, who left an indelible impression on the game and his opponents.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. A Football Life Season 5 Episode 2 - Dexter Manley
    8.1/10(25 votes)

    #2 - Dexter Manley

    S5:E2

    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 illiterate and became addicted to drugs.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. A Football Life Season 5 Episode 3 - Jerome Bettis
    7.4/10(32 votes)

    #3 - Jerome Bettis

    S5:E3

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. A Football Life Season 5 Episode 4 - Terrell Owens
    7.6/10(37 votes)

    #4 - Terrell Owens

    S5:E4

    A profile of Terrell Owens, one of the most talented and polarizing players in NFL history.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. A Football Life Season 5 Episode 5 - Alan Page
    7.6/10(18 votes)

    #5 - Alan Page

    S5:E5

    One of the most impressive careers in pro football history was just the beginning for the great Alan Page.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. A Football Life Season 5 Episode 6 - Steve Largent
    7.7/10(39 votes)

    #6 - Steve Largent

    S5:E6

    A profile of NFL Hall of Famer and former congressman Steve Largent.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. A Football Life Season 5 Episode 7 - Dick Vermeil
    7.6/10(20 votes)

    #7 - Dick Vermeil

    S5:E7

    A profile of coach Dick Vermeil, who took three separate teams to the playoffs and won Super bowl XXXIV with the Rams.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. A Football Life Season 5 Episode 8 - Paul Brown
    8.5/10(22 votes)

    #8 - Paul Brown

    S5:E8

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. A Football Life Season 5 Episode 9 - Mike Singletary
    7.6/10(33 votes)

    #9 - Mike Singletary

    S5:E9

    A profile of Hall of Famer Mike Singletary, the centerpiece of the famed Chicago Bears defense of the mid-1980s.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. A Football Life Season 5 Episode 10 - Charles Haley
    7.6/10(30 votes)

    #10 - Charles Haley

    S5:E10

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. A Football Life Season 5 Episode 11 - Bruce Arians
    7.8/10(25 votes)

    #11 - Bruce Arians

    S5:E11

    The extraordinary story of the lifelong assistant turned overnight success who has led the Arizona Cardinals back into contention.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. A Football Life Season 5 Episode 12 - Marshall Faulk
    7.8/10(21 votes)

    #12 - Marshall Faulk

    S5:E12

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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Season 5 Ratings Summary

"Christian Okoye" is the best rated episode of "A Football Life" season 5. It scored 7.6/10 based on 35 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/18/2015. This episode is rated 0.5 points higher than the second-best, "Dexter Manley".