Ep 3. Sunday at Ruxin's
- TVMA
- November 12, 2009
- 21 min
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7.8 (482)
The League season 1 episode 3, "Sunday at Ruxin's," is an entertaining and humorous episode that follows the group of friends as they gather at Ruxin's house for a Sunday brunch. As usual, there is plenty of friendly competition and trash-talking to go around, but things quickly escalate when Ruxin's wife, Sophia, challenges the guys to a game of touch football.
The episode begins with the group discussing their fantasy football picks for the week and bickering over who has the better lineup. Ruxin, the group's resident jerk, boasts about his unbeatable team and tries to convince everyone to join in a high-stakes bet on their picks. Unsurprisingly, the others are hesitant to trust Ruxin with their money.
As the group settles in for brunch, tensions rise when Sophia suggests they play a game of touch football. Kevin, who is overly competitive and desperate to impress his wife, quickly volunteers to be the captain of one team. The other guys reluctantly join in, with Ruxin and Andre serving as the captains of the opposing team.
From there, chaos ensues. Each player is determined to win at all costs, leading to some hilarious and cringe-worthy moments on the field. Meanwhile, Kevin is dealing with his own personal struggles as his father-in-law constantly belittles him and questions his manhood.
Despite all the drama, the group manages to come together for a final game-winning touchdown, which brings everyone back to a place of camaraderie. The episode ends with a reminder that, no matter how much they fight and argue, these guys are ultimately a team and will always have each other's backs.
Overall, "Sunday at Ruxin's" is a fun and lighthearted episode that perfectly showcases the dynamics of this group of friends. With plenty of laughs, trash-talking, and moments of unexpected heart, it's no wonder The League quickly became a cult favorite among comedy fans.