First Take (aka: ESPN First Take) is a weekday sports talk show co-hosted by Stephen A. Smith, Max Kellerman and Molly Qerim who are joined by regular contributors and special guests. The show includes daily sports news, interviews with sports journalists, athletes and personalities, spirited debates, and an assortment of other topics. The show debuted 7 May 2007 as "Cold Pizza".
Show Info
Schedule: Weekdays at 10:00
(120 min)
Status: Running
Show Type:
Talk Show
Genres:
Sports
Official site: www.espn.com
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Next Episode
Episode 97
Episode 20x97; Jan 21, 2026
Previous Episodes
| Episode Name | Airdate | Trailer |
|---|---|---|
| 20x96: Is Curt Cignetti Building the Next CFB Dynasty?, Is the Warriors Dynasty Officially Done? | Jan 20, 2026 | |
| 20x95: Bills Fire Sean McDermott + Tim Tebow's CFP Championship Preview, How Should We View Josh Allen Right Now? | Jan 19, 2026 | |
| 20x94: How Concerned Are You About Sam Darnold?, Would You Be Surprised if Caleb Williams Outplays Matt Stafford? | Jan 16, 2026 |
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Also known as:
- ESPN First Take