Series synopsis
Inside the College Football Playoff is an American documentary television series that premiered on ESPN+ on December 24, 2019.
A behind-the-scenes look at the programs and players preparing to compete on college football's biggest stage.
Premise
A behind-the-scenes look at the programs and players preparing to compete on college football's biggest stage.
Premise: Twelve teams, eleven games, four rounds, one National Champion.
Episodes
This series spans 7 seasons with 30 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 4 | December 24, 2019 | January 16, 2020 |
| Season 2 | 4 | December 31, 2020 | January 14, 2021 |
| Season 3 | 4 | December 23, 2021 | January 14, 2022 |
| Season 4 | 4 | December 23, 2022 | January 13, 2023 |
| Season 5 | 4 | December 22, 2023 | January 12, 2024 |
| Season 6 | 5 | December 17, 2024 | January 24, 2025 |
| Season 7 | 5 | December 16, 2025 | January 23, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Battle Begins An all-access series gives viewers a glimpse into each of the top four teams' preparation leading up to and through the semifinals and national championship. |
December 24, 2019 |
| 2 |
Battle Tested An all-access series gives viewers a glimpse into each of the top four teams' preparation leading up to and through the semifinals and national championship. |
December 31, 2019 |
| 3 |
Tale of Two Tigers An all-access series gives viewers a glimpse into each of the top four teams' preparation leading up to and through the semifinals and national championship. |
January 9, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Championship Chase An all-access series gives viewers a glimpse into each of the top four teams' preparation leading up to and through the semifinals and national championship. |
December 31, 2020 |
| 2 |
Return to Glory An all-access series gives viewers a glimpse into each of the top four teams' preparation leading up to and through the semifinals and national championship. |
January 4, 2021 |
| 3 |
Grasping for Greatness An all-access series gives viewers a glimpse into each of the top four teams' preparation leading up to and through the semifinals and national championship. |
January 9, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Welcome to the Show An all-access series gives viewers a glimpse into each of the top four teams' preparation leading up to and through the semifinals and national championship. |
December 23, 2021 |
| 2 |
Succession of Excellence An all-access series gives viewers a glimpse into each of the top four teams' preparation leading up to and through the semifinals and national championship. |
January 4, 2022 |
| 3 |
SEC-quel An all-access series gives viewers a glimpse into each of the top four teams' preparation leading up to and through the semifinals and national championship. |
January 7, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Four All the Glory An all-access series gives viewers a glimpse into each of the top four teams' preparation leading up to and through the semifinals and national championship. |
December 23, 2022 |
| 2 |
Call it a Comeback An all-access series gives viewers a glimpse into each of the top four teams' preparation leading up to and through the semifinals and national championship. |
January 3, 2023 |
| 3 |
Against All Odds An all-access series gives viewers a glimpse into each of the top four teams' preparation leading up to and through the semifinals and national championship. |
January 6, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Best Four An all-access series gives viewers a glimpse into each of the top four teams' preparation leading up to and through the semifinals and national championship. |
December 22, 2023 |
| 2 |
Ready for Their Close-Up An all-access series gives viewers a glimpse into each of the top four teams' preparation leading up to and through the semifinals and national championship. |
December 29, 2023 |
| 3 |
Turning the Tide An all-access series gives viewers a glimpse into each of the top four teams' preparation leading up to and through the semifinals and national championship. |
January 5, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Behold the Bracket The stage is set for the inaugural 12-team College Football Playoff. Relive the incredible journeys of this year's top teams and explore how college football evolved to this exciting new era. |
December 17, 2024 |
| 2 |
Bring it Home Experience the excitement of an atmosphere unlike any other as the CFP's first round games take place on campus for each of the four home teams. |
December 27, 2024 |
| 3 |
Bittersweet All-access moments take you inside the preparations as the top four conference champions play their first game of the CFP in the quarterfinals. |
January 7, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Field is Set The stage is set for the College Football Playoff. Relive the incredible journeys of this year's top 12 teams and get an inside look from Selection Sunday. |
December 16, 2025 |
| 2 |
Home Cooking Experience the excitement of an atmosphere unlike any other as the first-round games of the CFP take place on campus for each of the four home teams. |
December 26, 2025 |
| 3 |
Bye Bye Byes All-access moments take you inside the preparations as the top four conference champions play their first game of the CFP in the quarterfinals. |
January 6, 2026 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | ESPN+ |
|---|---|
| First aired | December 24, 2019 |
| Last aired | January 23, 2026 |
| Status | continue |