Against the Grain (TV series)


Against the Grain is an American drama television series that aired on NBC from October 24 to December 24, 1993 starring John Terry, Donna Bullock, Robyn Lively, Ben Affleck, and Vanessa Lee Evigan. The show was inspired by Buzz Bissinger's book .

Plot

Ed Clemons was an insurance company salesman and former high school football star who became coach of his former team the Stumper Mustangs, located in Stumper, Texas. Episodes follow the challenges that Ed faces as he attempts to transform a losing team into state champions.

Cast

  1. The Reunion
  2. Pilot
  3. The Buck Stops... There
  4. Respect
  5. Don't Be a Stranger
  6. Two Minute Drill
  7. E Pluribus Unum
  8. A House Is Not a Home

    Reception

Writing in The New York Times, John O'Connor said that "In some respects, the new NBC series Against the Grain does have the courage of its title. It's not just another half-hour sitcom running on wisecracks. It's an hourlong drama admirably aiming, according to one executive producer, Bruce Sallan, to present real-life problems and family issues".