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1. 227 (1985–1990)
Episode: Football Widow (1985)

TV-PG | 24 min | Comedy

Tired of being a lonely widow, Mary tries to buy tickets to a Redskins game for herself and Lester.

Director: Arlando Smith | Stars: Marla Gibbs, Hal Williams, Alaina Reed-Hall, Jackée Harry

Votes: 34

2. The Bob Newhart Show (1972–1978)
Episode: Tennis, Emily? (1972)

TV-PG | 26 min | Comedy

Emily's new tennis teacher is also one of Bob's patients, who feels cursed for being too good looking and having women chase after him.

Director: Alan Rafkin | Stars: Bob Newhart, Suzanne Pleshette, Peter Bonerz, Bill Daily

Votes: 206

3. The Brothers Garcia (2000–2004)
Episode: But Football Is a Religion (2001)

TV-G | Comedy, Family

Lorena finds a lost dog in the park.

Director: Joe Menendez | Stars: Alvin Alvarez, Vaneza Leza Pitynski, Bobby Gonzalez, Jeffrey Licon

4. Clarissa Explains It All (1991–1994)
Episode: Football Fever (1993)

TV-Y | 28 min | Comedy, Family

Ferguson tries out for the football team in an effort to win Marshall's bet with a neighbor. Clarissa uses exercise to get Ferguson into shape.

Stars: Melissa Joan Hart, Jason Zimbler, Elizabeth Hess, Joe O'Connor

Votes: 24

5. Degrassi: The Next Generation (2001–2015)
Episode: Basketball Diaries (2001)

TV-PG | 23 min | Drama, Romance

Jimmy is trying to make the basketball team, but with spending all that time practicing, he is behind in school. He can only do one or the other. He convinces Spinner to give him one of his... See full summary »

Director: James Allodi | Stars: Miriam McDonald, Drake, Christina Schmidt, Melissa McIntyre

Votes: 154

6. Everybody Hates Chris (2005–2009)
Episode: Everybody Hates Basketball (2005)

TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy, Drama, Music

The school basketball coach recruits Chris for the basketball team, but there's one problem: he doesn't know how to play. But a bad grade on a pop quiz could kick him off the team. ... See full summary »

Director: Lev L. Spiro | Stars: Terry Crews, Tichina Arnold, Tequan Richmond, Imani Hakim

Votes: 362

7. Family Matters (1989–1998)
Episode: Basketball Blues (1989)

Not Rated | 23 min | Adventure, Comedy, Drama

Carl wants Eddie to become a big-time basketball star, and invites star player Will "The Thrill' Morgan over for encouragement. But Morgan sees through Carl's desire to live out his dreams through Eddie and helps set him straight.

Director: James O'Keefe | Stars: Reginald VelJohnson, Jo Marie Payton, Rosetta LeNoire, Darius McCrary

Votes: 181

8. The Flintstones (1960–1966)
Episode: Bowling Ballet (1962)

Not Rated | 30 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy

Fred enrols in ballet school to help him get his bowling form back for a big bowling tournament.

Directors: Joseph Barbera, William Hanna | Stars: Alan Reed, Mel Blanc, Jean Vander Pyl, Bea Benaderet

Votes: 189

9. The Flintstones (1960–1966)
Episode: The Golf Champion (1960)

Not Rated | 30 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy

When Barney, in his official capacity, cites Fred for violation of the rules and strips Fred of a club championship he won, Fred declares war on his old friend.

Directors: Joseph Barbera, William Hanna | Stars: Alan Reed, Jean Vander Pyl, Mel Blanc, Bea Benaderet

Votes: 269

10. The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990–1996)
Episode: You've Got to Be a Football Hero (1993)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy

At a party, Will wants to impress Jackie and make a fool of the guy she's dating. He ends up making a fool of himself.

Director: Shelley Jensen | Stars: Will Smith, James Avery, Daphne Reid, Alfonso Ribeiro

Votes: 631

11. Get Christie Love! (1974–1975)
Episode: The Deadly Sport (1975)

TV-PG | 60 min | Crime, Drama

Captain Ryan, the new by-the-books police chief takes office and he doesn't respond too well to all the press Christie has been getting lately. To dampen her spirits, the chief assigns her ... See full summary »

Director: Mark Warren | Stars: Teresa Graves, Jack Kelly, Brenda Scott, Michael Pataki

12. Head of the Class (1986–1991)
Episode: Volleyball, Anyone? (1986)

TV-G | Comedy

Mr. Moore feeling that the students to be more active, gets them to play volleyball. Later Arvid challenges some people to a game knowing that they don't stand a chance.

Director: Peter Baldwin | Stars: Howard Hesseman, William G. Schilling, Jeannetta Arnette, Leslie Bega

Votes: 40

13. King of the Hill (1997–2010)
Episode: Boxing Luanne (2003)

TV-PG | 23 min | Animation, Comedy, Drama

Luanne becomes a boxer.

Directors: Michael Dante DiMartino, Klay Hall | Stars: Mike Judge, Kathy Najimy, Pamela Adlon, Brittany Murphy

Votes: 324

14. Miami Vice (1984–1989)
Episode: Baseballs of Death (1988)

TV-14 | 47 min | Action, Crime, Drama

Crockett and Tubbs are investigating the murders of prostitutes which appears to be the work of a sadist. They discover that the killer is a Chilean police official. They try to arrest him ... See full summary »

Director: Bill Duke | Stars: Don Johnson, Philip Michael Thomas, Saundra Santiago, Michael Talbott

Votes: 338

15. Mighty Morphin Power Rangers (1993–1996)
Episode: Football Season (1994)

Not Rated | 22 min | Action, Adventure, Family

Tommy tries to learn how to play football in time to make the high school team and to stop Rita's Rhino Blaster.

Director: Terence H. Winkless | Stars: Austin St. John, Thuy Trang, Walter Jones, Amy Jo Johnson

Votes: 475

16. Norm (1999–2001)
Episode: Norm vs. Tennis (2000)

TV-PG | Comedy

Norm sets Laurise up at the last second with a doctor who is a patron at the bar so he can go play tennis with Shelly, but when Norm is a bad winner, Shelly becomes a tennis monster.

Director: Steve Zuckerman | Stars: Norm MacDonald, Laurie Metcalf, Artie Lange, Max Wright

Votes: 77

17. Police Woman (1974–1978)
Episode: Tennis Bum (1976)

TV-14 | 60 min | Action, Crime, Drama

While working under cover, Pepper becomes romantically involved with a tennis pro and doesn't realize he's also an undercover cop.

Director: Alvin Ganzer | Stars: Angie Dickinson, Earl Holliman, Charles Dierkop, Ed Bernard

Votes: 26

18. Roseanne (1988–2018)
Episode: The Bowling Show (1992)

TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Drama

Roseanne is annoyed by Jackie's new friendship with Nancy, meanwhile Dan and his team try to get out of last place in their bowling league.

Director: Andrew D. Weyman | Stars: Roseanne Barr, John Goodman, Laurie Metcalf, Michael Fishman

Votes: 268

19. Step by Step (1991–1998)
Episode: Spoiled Sport (1994)

TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Romance

Frank gives Carol the silent treatment when she beats him out for a coveted sports announcer position at the local radio station.

Director: William Bickley | Stars: Patrick Duffy, Suzanne Somers, Staci Keanan, Sasha Mitchell

Votes: 64

20. Street Legal (1987–1994)
Episode: Basketball Story (1989)

Drama

Carrie's client, a young basketball star facing drug charges, refuses to tell her the truth; Sparks fly between Chuck and Olivia; Leon negotiates custody of a violin in a divorce settlement.

Director: Gilbert M. Shilton | Stars: Sonja Smits, C. David Johnson, Eric Peterson, Cynthia Dale

21. Unhappily Ever After (1995–1999)
Episode: Basketball... Again? (1998)

TV-PG | Comedy

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Director: Andrew Susskind | Stars: Geoff Pierson, Kevin Connolly, Nikki Cox, Justin Berfield

Votes: 18

22. What's Happening!! (1976–1979)
Episode: Basketball Brain (1978)

Not Rated | 24 min | Comedy

Roger is hired to tutor a basketball player trying to qualify for a college scholarship.

Director: Mark Warren | Stars: Ernest Thomas, Haywood Nelson, Fred Berry, Danielle Spencer

Votes: 39

23. Wings (1990–1997)
Episode: The Tennis Bum (1991)

TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Drama

For the upcoming model show, Lowell brings in his most prized possession, his radio controlled Graf Zeppelin model. Storing it in Joe's office he makes only one request, that no one touch ... See full summary »

Director: Noam Pitlik | Stars: Tim Daly, Steven Weber, Crystal Bernard, Thomas Haden Church

Votes: 133

24. The Wonder Years (1988–1993)
Episode: Soccer (1991)

TV-PG | 24 min | Comedy, Drama, Family

After being cut from the football team, Kevin finds out that McKinley High has a soccer team. He signs up for the team but soon realizes that most of the kids on the team are nerdy and ... See full summary »

Director: Thomas Schlamme | Stars: Fred Savage, Dan Lauria, Alley Mills, Olivia d'Abo

Votes: 290

25. Yes, Dear (2000–2006)
Episode: Savitsky's Tennis Club (2003)

TV-PG | Comedy

Greg's boss invites him and Kim to a charity dinner. Greg is told to bring others for the table. Greg wants he and Kim to charm the boss and his new wife, but it turns out to be Christine that impresses the boss.

Director: Mark Cendrowski | Stars: Anthony Clark, Jean Louisa Kelly, Liza Snyder, Mike O'Malley

Votes: 25

26. It's Garry Shandling's Show. (1986–1990)
Episode: The Soccer Show (1988)

TV-14 | Comedy

Garry coaches Grant's soccer team but has to deal with the unruly parents.

Director: Alan Rafkin | Stars: Garry Shandling, Molly Cheek, Scott Nemes, Michael Tucci

Votes: 35

27. My Boys (2006–2010)
Episode: Baseball Myths (2006)

TV-PG | Comedy, Romance

When Andy's wife, Meredith, enlists PJ's help in distracting Andy on his birthday, she takes him on the trip of his lifetime.

Director: Arlene Sanford | Stars: Jordana Spiro, Kyle Howard, Reid Scott, Michael Bunin

Votes: 50

28. Everybody Hates Chris (2005–2009)
Episode: Everybody Hates Baseball (2007)

TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy, Drama, Music

Chris is stuck between a rock and a hard place when he has to make a decision about going to a baseball game with Julius and Drew or go to the movies with Tasha. Rochelle forgets to mail ... See full summary »

Director: Ali LeRoi | Stars: Terry Crews, Tichina Arnold, Tequan Richmond, Imani Hakim

Votes: 216

29. Bones (2005–2017)
Episode: Soccer Mom in the Mini-Van (2007)

TV-14 | 42 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

A soccer mom dies as her car explodes, leading the team to discover that she was a murder suspect wanted for 30 years.

Director: Allan Kroeker | Stars: Emily Deschanel, David Boreanaz, Michaela Conlin, Eric Millegan

Votes: 1,083

30. Silver Spoons (1982–1987)
Episode: The Great Baseball Card Scheme (1985)

TV-G | Comedy, Family

When Edward's father visits, he has an episode and the doctor tells him to rest. But he gets bored. He needs to do some kind of trading. And when he sees Ricky trading baseball cards, he ... See full summary »

Director: Jack Shea | Stars: Ricky Schroder, Erin Gray, Franklyn Seales, Alfonso Ribeiro

Votes: 62

31. Phenom (1993–1994)
Episode: Brian and the Tennis Star (1994)

Comedy

Coach Lou enlists the Doolans to host a French tennis star that he hopes to shelter from the wild side of Los Angeles.

Director: Will Mackenzie | Stars: Judith Light, Angela Goethals, Ashley Johnson, Todd Louiso

32. Everybody Hates Chris (2005–2009)
Episode: Everybody Hates Boxing (2009)

TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy, Drama, Music

Mr. Thurman convinces Chris to take up boxing, a new neighbor has the hots for Julius, and Rochelle gets lonely for Julius while he takes on extra shifts

Director: Ken Whittingham | Stars: Terry Crews, Tichina Arnold, Tequan Richmond, Imani Hakim

Votes: 187

33. Outnumbered (2007–2016)
Episode: The Football Match (2008)

TV-14 | 29 min | Comedy, Drama

Pete becomes a referee for Ben's football match, while Karen gets worried about the whereabouts of Satan.

Directors: Andy Hamilton, Guy Jenkin | Stars: Hugh Dennis, Claire Skinner, Tyger Drew-Honey, Daniel Roche

Votes: 145

34. Kim's Convenience (2016–2021)
Episode: Tennis Anyone? (2021)

TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy

Appa and Umma sneak into a fancy neighborhood to play tennis. Shannon gives Omar dubious advice. Janet befriends a coworker.

Director: Peter Wellington | Stars: Paul Sun-Hyung Lee, Jean Yoon, Andrea Bang, Simu Liu

Votes: 250

35. Parenthood (1990–1991)
Episode: Thanksgiving with a T That Rhymes with B That Stands for Basketball (1990)

TV-PG | Comedy, Drama

Gil and Karen host Thankgiving dinner for the family, who follow family tradition and verbally knock the stuffing out of each other.

Director: Betty Thomas | Stars: Ed Begley Jr., Jayne Atkinson, Max Elliott Slade, Thora Birch

Votes: 171

36. Outnumbered (2007–2016)
Episode: The Tennis Match (2010)

TV-14 | 28 min | Comedy, Drama

Pete is due for a colonostopy,awakening the kids' curiosity as to whether he has cancer and leading to Jake and Ben fighting. Sue and Pete then fight as to who should have the morning out ... See full summary »

Directors: Andy Hamilton, Guy Jenkin | Stars: Claire Skinner, Hugh Dennis, Tyger Drew-Honey, Daniel Roche

Votes: 157

37. Mr. Sunshine (2011–2012)
Episode: Lingerie Football (2011)

TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy

When Ben discovers its Crystal's anniversary with Billy, one of her ex-husbands, he encourages her to find him so she can get the closure she's needed from their relationship. While he ... See full summary »

Director: Randall Einhorn | Stars: Matthew Perry, Andrea Anders, James Lesure, Nate Torrence

Votes: 115

38. Mr. Sunshine (2011–2012)
Episode: Celebrity Tennis (2011)

TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy

It's a dream come true for Ben when he teams with Alonzo to play doubles against tennis legend Jimmy Connors and actor Fred Savage in a celebrity tennis tournament. Meanwhile, Ben feels the... See full summary »

Director: Barnet Kellman | Stars: Matthew Perry, Andrea Anders, James Lesure, Nate Torrence

Votes: 107

39. Mr. D (2012–2018)
Episode: The Basketball Diaries (2012)

Comedy

Can Gerry score his first win of the basketball season?

Director: Keith Samples | Stars: Gerry Dee, Jonathan Torrens, Lauren Hammersley, Booth Savage

Votes: 42

40. The Haunted Hathaways (2013–2015)
Episode: Haunted Volleyball (2013)

TV-G | 23 min | Comedy, Family, Fantasy

Frankie is not the best player on her school volleyball team, so Ray gives Frankie a one-time "boost," but when Frankie is left to rely on Louie's erratic abilities, she must find the inner confidence to step up on her own.

Director: Roger Christiansen | Stars: Amber Frank, Curtis Harris, Benjamin Flores Jr., Breanna Yde

Votes: 33

41. Back in the Game (2013–2014)
Episode: No Crying in Baseball (2013)

TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy

When Danny is teased after being hit by a pitch, The Cannon trains the Angles like an elite Army platoon so that Danny can redeem himself when he takes on the Pirates in paintball.

Director: Charles Minsky | Stars: James Caan, Maggie Lawson, Benjamin Koldyke, Griffin Gluck

Votes: 60

42. L'île aux enfants (1974–1976)
Episode: Le match de boxe (1974)

6 min | Comedy, Family

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Director: Jean-Daniel Verhaeghe | Stars: Yves Brunier, Patrick Bricard, Anne Ludovik, Henri Bon

43. L'île aux enfants (1974–1976)
Episode: Le rugby (1975)

8 min | Comedy, Family

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Director: Jean Manceau | Stars: Yves Brunier, Patrick Bricard

44. L'île aux enfants (1974–1976)
Episode: Le ping-pong (1976)

6 min | Comedy, Family

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Director: Marion Sarraut | Stars: Yves Brunier, Patrick Bricard, Éliane Gauthier, Jean-Louis Terrangle

45. L'île aux enfants (1974–1976)
Episode: Le concours de pétanque (1976)

7 min | Comedy, Family

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Director: Jean-Daniel Verhaeghe | Stars: Yves Brunier, Patrick Bricard, Éliane Gauthier, Jean-Louis Terrangle

46. Bordertown (2016)
Episode: High School Football (2016)

TV-14 | 21 min | Animation, Comedy

Bud becomes the new high school football coach and discovers a secret weapon to win - an illegal immigrant who turns out to be the #1 drug mule in Mexico.

Directors: Jack Perkins, Bob Bowen | Stars: Hank Azaria, Nicholas Gonzalez, Missi Pyle, Judah Friedlander

Votes: 103

47. Jordan Hates (2012– )
Episode: Jordan Hates Baseball (2012)

Comedy

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Director: Jordan Jacobo | Stars: Jordan Jacobo, Mario Melendrez Jr.

48. 2 Broke Girls (2011–2017)
Episode: And the Basketball Jones (2016)

Not Rated | 21 min | Comedy

Oleg's pro-basketball playing cousin comes to town to play against Max's favorite team, but chaos ensues when the girls interfere with the game.

Director: Katy Garretson | Stars: Kat Dennings, Beth Behrs, Garrett Morris, Jonathan Kite

Votes: 619

49. Santa Clarita Diet (2017–2019)
Episode: Baka, Bile and Baseball Bats (2017)

TV-MA | 29 min | Comedy, Horror

Dr. Wolf is ready to get down to work, but Sheila growing more aggressive by the minute, Joel worries it may be too late.

Director: Dean Parisot | Stars: Drew Barrymore, Timothy Olyphant, Liv Hewson, Skyler Gisondo

Votes: 1,427

50. No Tomorrow (2016–2017)
Episode: No Crying in Baseball (2016)

TV-14 | 42 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

Xavier helps Evie conquer her fear of failing when she faces possible downsizing at work.

Director: Stuart Gillard | Stars: Joshua Sasse, Tori Anderson, Jonathan Langdon, Sarayu Blue

Votes: 179