The Draft 

The guys go to Kevin's during Ellie's fifth-birthday party to determine the draft order; later, Andre throws a party during the actual draft, at which Pete announces that he is splitting from his wife.

Director:

Jeff Schaffer

Writers:

Jeff Schaffer, Jackie Marcus Schaffer

Stars:

Katie Aselton, Mark Duplass, Nick Kroll

Cast

Episode cast overview, first billed only:
Katie Aselton	...	Jenny
Mark Duplass	...	Pete Eckhart
Nick Kroll	...	Ruxin
Stephen Rannazzisi	...	Kevin
Paul Scheer	...	Andre
Jonathan Lajoie	...	Taco (as Jon LaJoie)
Leslie Bibb	...	Meegan
Matt Walsh	...	Mr. Friedman
Rob Huebel	...	Dr. Deramo
Alina Foley	...	Ellie
Paulie Litt	...	The Oracle
Noel Gugliemi	...	Perp
Tonita Castro	...	Theresa
Abbey McBride	...	Race Winner's Mom (as Abigail DiGregorio)
Franchesca Patton	...	Race Winner

Storyline

The guys go to Kevin's during Ellie's fifth-birthday party to determine the draft order; later, Andre throws a party during the actual draft, at which Pete announces that he is splitting from his wife.

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Plot Keywords:

reference to pubic hair | draft | divorce | football | sack race | 

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Genres:

Comedy | Sport

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Certificate:

TV-MA

Did You Know?

Trivia

When Ruxin asked "The Oracle" if he should draft Jay Cutler, he said that he was "a young QB in a new system" and "would throw four interceptions in Week 1". Jay Cutler made his debut with the Chicago Bears on Sunday September 13, 2009 and did in fact throw four interceptions in a loss to the Green Bay Packers.

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Goofs

During the draft, Taco chooses Darren Sproles, and Ruxin says that he wanted to draft him. However, in the next scene, Darren Sproles isn't on the draft board.

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Quotes

Andre: Right after graduation, you guys rolled me my first joint. That's it. I kept it. I got crazy high.
Kevin: Ruxin, you told me you told him!
Ruxin: I never told him, how do you tell someone that? Do you know what is in that joint?
Andre: Weed!
Kevin: No, not weed. Our pubic hair.

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Connections

References Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001)

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Soundtracks

The League
Written by Jeff Cardoni

User Reviews

Excellent Show...great cast and writing

This series ranks as one of my favorites. Rescue me, Always Sunny, Now this...FX gets it. I've only seen the 1st two episodes and I have to say my buddies and I are hooked. Even my buddies agree that this is so funny. Mild profanity but nothing bad, and great characters. Well written, I cant wait for next week.

The ladies are super hot and the guys have lives other that fantasy football. This runs contrary to the belief of others that fantasy players and have no lives. We can enjoy playing it while carrying on a normal life.

Even if I didn't play fantasy football I'd watch this series. Im 42 and a professional male...I wonder if I'm the demographic or not?

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

29 October 2009 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

FX Network, SilverScreen Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

27 min

Color:

Color