Series synopsis
Last Chance U is an American documentary television series that premiered on Netflix on July 29, 2016. It ended on July 28, 2020. It was created by Greg Whiteley. It stars Buddy Stephens and Brittany Wagner.
In a docuseries set at one of NCAA football's most fertile recruiting grounds, guys with red flags seek to prove their worth on the field and in class.
Premise
In a docuseries set at one of NCAA football's most fertile recruiting grounds, guys with red flags seek to prove their worth on the field and in class.
Premise: The game's best come from a place you've never heard of.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Buddy Stephens as Himself
- Brittany Wagner as Herself
Episodes
This series spans 6 seasons with 39 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 1 | July 20, 2018 | July 20, 2018 |
| Season 1 | 6 | July 29, 2016 | July 29, 2016 |
| Season 2 | 8 | July 21, 2017 | July 21, 2017 |
| Season 3 | 8 | July 20, 2018 | July 20, 2018 |
| Season 4 | 8 | July 19, 2019 | July 19, 2019 |
| Season 5 | 8 | July 28, 2020 | July 28, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
EMCC & Life After With "Last Chance U" in their rearview mirrors, EMCC players, coaches and staff members reveal how life has gone for them since the show. |
July 20, 2018 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Last Chance U Desperate for an opportunity at a major school, the players at East Mississippi Community College prepare for a season that's crucial to their future. |
July 29, 2016 |
| 2 |
Most Dangerous Game The starting quarterback battle rages on. Brittany worries about the players' academic progress. EMCC's winning streak is threatened by a rival. |
July 29, 2016 |
| 3 |
Plan B The coaches and players deal with unfamiliar adversity. DJ and others struggle with school. Ollie faces tough times and seeks comfort back home. |
July 29, 2016 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Half a Team Buddy makes changes in response to the publicity the show brought to the EMCC program. The Lions are forced to play short-handed in the season opener. |
July 21, 2017 |
| 2 |
Football Saved My Life De'Andre gears up for his first game since he was kicked out of Florida State. Isaiah and his brother open up about their difficult childhood. |
July 21, 2017 |
| 3 |
Can't Make the Club in the Tub Brittany and Davern try to motivate Kam on and off the field. Isaiah's health concerns continue into a rivalry game against Itawamba. |
July 21, 2017 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
We Expect After decades of losing, Independence Community College looks to brash coach Jason Brown to develop a winning culture and recruit talented athletes. |
July 20, 2018 |
| 2 |
Humble Your Pie After the rough season opener, Coach Brown questions his D1 transfers. Malik and Carlos face tough love as they fight to meet expectations. |
July 20, 2018 |
| 3 |
Jimmys and Joes Bad blood with his old boss fuels Brown's fire as the newly confident Pirates welcome defending national champion Garden City to Independence. |
July 20, 2018 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Dream U Jason Brown copes with his celebrity status. Bobby Bruce tries to rebound from bad decisions. Brown considers bringing back a polarizing player. |
July 19, 2019 |
| 2 |
The Eye in the Sky Bobby gets close with Kailon, who tries to keep Bobby on the right path. Assistant coach Jason Martin talks about moving his family into a dorm room. |
July 19, 2019 |
| 3 |
Home on the Range The town of Independence gets ready for the highly anticipated home opener. Visits with Chance’s and Kailon’s families shed light on their upbringings. |
July 19, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Town Life is demanding for players at Oakland's Laney College, where they must pay for their own housing and expenses while pursuing a future in football. |
July 28, 2020 |
| 2 |
QB4 After 40 years, coach John Beam's legacy in Oakland is unmatched. Injuries lead to an unorthodox solution at QB as Laney looks to get back on track. |
July 28, 2020 |
| 3 |
Cast-Offs Dior's strained relationship with his father affects his play and his health. Nu'u balances school, football and childcare while his wife works. |
July 28, 2020 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Netflix |
|---|---|
| First aired | July 29, 2016 |
| Last aired | July 28, 2020 |
| Runtime | 52 minutes |
| Status | ended |