Episodes (5)
Apr 03, 1980
Johnny Captor, a blue collar worker, has a dream of competing for and winning a medal in the Olympics. He decides to go into training full time with the assistance of George Beifus but the doubts of his parents.
Apr 10, 1980
Johnny prepares for the Olympic boxing trials but it is more difficult than he anticipated.
Apr 17, 1980
An underhanded female sportswriter needs a good story and believes Johnny would be a good subject. But her interest in the boxer threathens to derail Johnny's dreams and ruin his opportunity.
Apr 24, 1980
Johnny's mother Alma learns she desperately needs a heart operation she can't afford. Johnny feels he must quit the Olympic boxing team and turn professional to pay for the surgery.
May 01, 1980
Johnny is get through the early rounds and prepares for his gold medal bout in Moscow. But Johnny has an altercation with the Soviet security and must fight with bruised ribs.
About
The Contender Season 1 (1980) is released on Apr 03, 1980. Watch The Contender online - the English Drama TV series from United States. The Contender is directed by Lou Antonio,Nicholas Colasanto,Ray Danton,Harry Falk and created by Howard Berk with Marc Singer and Katherine Cannon.
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As Brian Captor
As Rick
As Andy
