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Season 2 – Sports Night

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Casey McCall and Dan Rydell are two sports anchors and best friends both on and off the screen. At "Sports Night," their nightly cable program, the two display their unique talent and skills in reporting up-to-the-minute sports news. Producer Dana Whitaker is an on-again, off-again love interest of Casey's.
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Sports Night — Season 2

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Critics Consensus

Guided by its deeply felt affection for its characters, Sports Night continues to charm with patter so rhythmic you can dance to it.

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Matthew Gilbert Boston Globe 01/08/2019
I wish it had lasted more than two seasons, despite its ratings struggles. It was a TV auteur's sitcom, a bittersweet gem, and a part of sitcom evolution that now allows TV comedies to take on dramatic themes. Go to Full Review Linda Holmes NPR 01/08/2019
Sports Night was marvelous in its ability to show people -- reconizably smart, loving people -- making real mistakes that created the kinds of real conflicts that real people encounter in real relationships and workplaces. Go to Full Review Jason Bailey New York Magazine/Vulture 01/08/2019
There's something genuinely thrilling about the way Sorkin's script reveals who exactly Clark Gregg is, and how he's going to rescue them. Go to Full Review David Zurawik Baltimore Sun 10/12/2022
If you are a fan, tonight's premiere will remind you how much you like this show and how much wiser it is than any other sitcom on TV. If you haven't yet seen it, make an appointment to do so. Go to Full Review Bob Starr Collider 09/25/2020
The setup and subsequent evolution of the story lines throughout season two is masterfully done. While there is some regret that we never get the full pay off due to Sports Night's untimely demise, the characters are so enduring... Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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05/29/2021 Absolutely one of the smartest, well-written, well-acted shows of all time. Unbelievable that we only got two seasons of this gem! See more Read all reviews
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Aaron Sorkin

Creator

Peter Krause

Casey McCall

Josh Charles

Dan Rydell

Felicity Huffman

Dana Whitaker

Robert Guillaume

Isaac Jaffee

Joshua Malina

Jeremy Goodwin

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Oct 5, 1999 Special Powers Now that Dana is single, Dan pushes Casey to make his move; Isaac defends his right to work; Jeremy doubts Natalie's special powers. Details Episode 2 Aired Oct 12, 1999 When Something Wicked This Way Comes Casey decides he should date other women after kissing Dana; a ratings expert tries to improve the show's numbers. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 19, 1999 Cliff Gardner A showdown looms as network bosses demand that the staff meet to hear "notes" about the show and threaten to fire Isaac. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 26, 1999 Louise Revisited Jeremy (Joshua Malina) worries when he finds out Natalie (Sabrina Lloyd) is corresponding with his sister Louise. Details Episode 5 Aired Nov 2, 1999 Kafelnikov Jeremy (Joshua Malina) threatens the broadcast when his Y2K test results in total darkness; Dan (Josh Charles) meets a therapist. Details Episode 6 Aired Dec 7, 1999 Shane Casey tries to protect a friend who slams Manhattan in an interview, but Dana refuses to edit the tape. Details Episode 7 Aired Dec 14, 1999 Kyle Whitaker's Got Two Sacks A story about football players taking steroids hits close to home; Natalie thinks Jeremy is intimidated by an intern. Details Episode 8 Aired Dec 21, 1999 The Reunion Dana tries to forgive her brother's steroid use; Casey searches for a "secret Santa" gift for Isaac. Details Episode 9 Aired Dec 28, 1999 A Girl Named Pixley Dana (Felicity Huffman) worries when Casey (Peter Krause) goes out on a date; Jeremy's (Joshua Malina) optimism about his award nomination fades. Details Episode 10 Aired Jan 11, 2000 The Giants Win the Pennant, the Giants Win the Pennant Dan (Josh Charles) wants to do a story on the 1951 Giants vs. Dodgers game; Casey (Peter Krause) shocks Dana (Felicity Huffman). Details Episode 11 Aired Jan 18, 2000 The Cut Man Cometh A live boxing match turns out to be everything but what the crew was prepared for. With Peter Krause and Josh Charles. Guest stars: Allen Garfield and Peter Riegert. Details Episode 12 Aired Jan 25, 2000 The Sweet Smell of Air Crew members are initially thrilled when they have a chance to interview Michael Jordan. With Peter Krause. Guest stars: William H. Macy and Brenda Strong. Details Episode 13 Aired Feb 1, 2000 Dana Get Your Gun After a conversation about a vintage musket, Sam tries to convince Dana that he is not flirting with her. Details Episode 14 Aired Feb 8, 2000 And the Crowd Goes Wild Dana offers Sam a romantic send-off; Casey finds out his dilated pupils are causing temporary blindness. Details Episode 15 Aired Feb 29, 2000 Celebrities Natalie gathers the gang for a game of Celebrities, leaving Jeremy alone at a bar until an actress starts flirting with him. Details Episode 16 Aired Mar 7, 2000 The Local Weather Jeremy (Joshua Malina) admits he likes Jenny (guest star Paula Marshall); Casey (Peter Krause) gathers everyone to watch a track meet in New Zealand. Details Episode 17 Aired Mar 14, 2000 Draft Day: Part I - It Can't Rain at Indian Wells Dana and Casey make a bet regarding the NFL draft; the stability of Dan and Casey's friendship starts to falter. Details Episode 18 Aired Mar 21, 2000 Draft Day: Part II - The Fall of Ryan O'Brian Jeremy struggles with shame when Jenny visits the office; the tension between Dan and Casey moves to the airwaves. Details Episode 19 Aired Mar 28, 2000 April Is the Cruelest Month Isaac and Dana find out their Olympic coverage has been decreased due to budget cuts; Dan and Jeremy host a Passover Seder. Details Episode 20 Aired Apr 4, 2000 Bells and a Siren Natalie (Sabrina Lloyd) gets a job interview at "Saturday Night Live"; Casey and Jeremy (Peter Krause, Joshua Malina) find some shocking news. Details Episode 21 Aired May 9, 2000 La Forza del Destino Dana meets a mysterious stranger who seems to know a great deal about the bidding for Continental Corp. Details Episode 22 Aired May 16, 2000 Quo Vadimus Bidders drop out of the auction for Continental Corp., which causes concern for the future of the "Sports Night" team. Details

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Season Info

Director
Robert Berlinger, Timothy Busfield, Thomas Schlamme, Alex Graves, Dennie Gordon, Don Scardino
Creator
Aaron Sorkin
Executive Producer
Aaron Sorkin, Brian Grazer, Ron Howard, Tony Krantz, Thomas Schlamme, Rob Scheidlinger
Screenwriter
Chris Lusvardi, Aaron Sorkin, Matt Tarses, David Walpert, Kevin Falls, Tom Szentgyorgyi, Bill Wrubel
Network
ABC
Rating
TV-PG (D)
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Oct 5, 1999