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 92
Episode 20x92; Jan 14, 2026
Previous Episodes
| Episode Name | Airdate | Trailer |
|---|---|---|
| 20x91: Should Aaron Rodgers Retire?, Is Aaron Rodgers Right to Defend his Past and Present Head Coaches? | Jan 13, 2026 | |
| 20x90: How Much Blame Does A.J. Brown Deserve For the Eagles Loss?, Which Team Had the Worse Weekend: Eagles or Packers? | Jan 12, 2026 | |
| 20x89: What Was the Deciding Factor in Ole Miss-Miami?, How Big of a Deal is the SEC CFP Title Drought? | Jan 9, 2026 |
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Also known as:
- ESPN First Take