Sports Night并不是一个体育剧, 而是围绕一档体育电视节目展开. Dan Rydell 和 Casey McCall (Peter Krause) 两人共同主持列居第三的体育新闻节目"运动之夜". 身为助手的 Natalie 和数据专家 Jeremy 携手帮助"运动之夜"的出品人 Dana (Felicity Huffman). 他们的工作是报告体育界的新闻, 不论是喜讯或丑闻. 故事的起头由Casey的离婚开始. Casey把离婚的怨气发泄在同伴头上. Dana 被上司施加压力, 不得已要处理 Casey 的态度问题. Casey 因离婚而开始对自己的生活进行反思. 在名运动员因他们的社会身份得以逍遥法外的同时, Casey 因为工作而要报道这些丑闻. 对此 Casey 受够了. 或许该是和多年的伙伴道别的时候了......
体育之夜 (季节 1)
Pilot (集 1) 8.0
编剧: Aaron Sorkin
播出日期: 1998-09-22
运行时间: 22 min
概述: Dejected by his divorce and the state of sports, Casey contemplates leaving "Sports Night". Natalie has a crush on an applicant for an associate producer position.
The Apology (集 2) 8.5
编剧: Aaron Sorkin
播出日期: 1998-09-29
运行时间: 22 min
概述: The network is upset when a newly-published magazine interview reveals that Dan is in favor of the legalization of marijuana.
The Hungry and the Hunted (集 3) 8.5
编剧: Aaron Sorkin
播出日期: 1998-10-06
运行时间: 22 min
概述: Jeremy gets his first big producing break - a hunting segment. Natalie tries to get Casey interested in Dana during the run-up to one of Luther Sach's dinner parties.
Intellectual Property (集 4) 8.0
编剧: Aaron Sorkin
播出日期: 1998-10-13
运行时间: 22 min
概述: Casey's jealousy over Dana and Gordon leaves him kicking fire hydrants and hearing phantom flies. Dan faces repercussions from the network for his birthday present to Casey.
Mary Pat Shelby (集 5) 8.0
编剧: Aaron Sorkin
播出日期: 1998-10-20
运行时间: 22 min
概述: Natalie does a pre-interview with a volatile football player and things get out of hand.
The Head Coach, Dinner and the Morning Mail (集 6) 7.5
编剧: Matt Tarses
播出日期: 1998-10-27
运行时间: 22 min
概述: A distracted Natalie keeps forgetting things, while Jeremy tries to shield her from her hate mail.
Dear Louise (集 7) 8.0
编剧: David Walpert
播出日期: 1998-11-10
运行时间: 22 min
概述: Jeremy writes a letter to his sister Louise, flashing back over the day's events, including Dan's problems with writer's block and Isaac's problems with his daughter's new boyfriend.
Thespis (集 8) 8.0
编剧: Aaron Sorkin
播出日期: 1998-11-17
运行时间: 22 min
概述: Dana worries about her Thanksgiving turkey, Isaac worries about his pregnant daughter, and the ghost of Thespis wreaks havoc on the set.
The Quality of Mercy at 29K (集 9) 8.0
编剧: Bill Wrubel
播出日期: 1998-12-01
运行时间: 22 min
概述: The team anchors a broadcast from Mt. Everest, Dana sees a Broadway show, and Dan tries to find a worthy charity.
Shoe Money Tonight (集 10) 8.0
编剧: Aaron Sorkin
播出日期: 1998-12-08
运行时间: 22 min
概述: Dan and Casey are Atlantic City-bound after the broadcast, Natalie and Jeremy have a fight, and Isaac discovers he's shrinking.
The Six Southern Gentlemen of Tennessee (集 11) 9.0
编剧: David Walpert
播出日期: 1998-12-15
运行时间: 22 min
概述: Casey appears on _"View, The" (1997)_ and the team follows the story of seven college football players who are suspended for refusing to play under the Confederate flag.
Smoky (集 12) 8.0
编剧: Aaron Sorkin
播出日期: 1999-01-05
运行时间: 22 min
概述: Dan decides that it's time Casey started dating again, so long as he stays away from Sally Sasser. Isaac fears for his job.
Small Town (集 13) 8.0
编剧: Aaron Sorkin
播出日期: 1999-01-12
运行时间: 22 min
概述: Dana, Gordon, Casey, and a woman from Gordon's office go on a double-date, leaving Natalie to produce the show and Dan to contend with a replacement anchor.
Rebecca (集 14) 8.0
编剧: Aaron Sorkin
播出日期: 1999-01-26
运行时间: 22 min
概述: Dan obsesses over a woman who works in the building, and everyone worries about Isaac's job.
Dana and the Deep Blue Sea (集 15) 8.0
编剧: Aaron Sorkin
播出日期: 1999-02-09
运行时间: 22 min
概述: Gordon invites Dana to go snorkeling, and Dan begs Jeremy to talk him up to Rebecca.
Sally (集 16) 8.5
编剧: Aaron Sorkin
播出日期: 1999-02-23
运行时间: 22 min
概述: Gordon stands Dana up, and Casey's missing his favorite shirt.
How Are Things in Glocca Morra? (集 17) 8.5
编剧: Aaron Sorkin
播出日期: 1999-03-09
运行时间: 22 min
概述: The show is held up when a tennis match goes longer than expected, putting a damper on Dana and Gordon's dinner plans.
The Sword of Orion (集 18) 8.5
编剧: Aaron Sorkin
播出日期: 1999-03-23
运行时间: 22 min
概述: Jeremy's parents are getting divorced, and Dan eagerly awaits Orlando Rojas' return to baseball.
Eli's Coming (集 19) 8.5
编剧: Aaron Sorkin
播出日期: 1999-03-30
运行时间: 22 min
概述: Isaac is late coming back from vacation, Bobbi Bernstein returns, and Steve Sisco visits Rebecca.
Ordnance Tactics (集 20) 8.0
编剧: Aaron Sorkin
播出日期: 1999-04-06
运行时间: 22 min
概述: A bomb scare clears the building, Jeremy tries to break up with Natalie, and the network starts pressuring Dana.
Ten Wickets (集 21) 8.0
编剧: Matt Tarses
播出日期: 1999-04-13
运行时间: 22 min
概述: Casey is still rattled from the bomb scare, Jeremy tries to understand a cricket story, and Rebecca makes her decision about Dan.
Napoleon's Battle Plan (集 22) 8.0
编剧: Aaron Sorkin
播出日期: 1999-04-27
运行时间: 22 min
概述: When Dana and Gordon get engaged, Casey has no plan and Dan's compelled to reveal a secret.
What Kind of Day Has It Been (集 23) 8.5
编剧: Aaron Sorkin
播出日期: 1999-05-04
运行时间: 22 min
概述: Casey's son comes to visit, and Dana takes a group photo with her new camera. Season One Finale.
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