4th and Long
TV Show · Reality · Sports

Created by Football Hall of Fame wide receiver Michael Irvin, Spike brings you the greatest sports second-chance story. 12 ex-football players have a shot at their dream of playing professional football. The contestants compete for the ultimate grand prize in sport: a spot on the Dallas Cowboy’s training camp roster.

2009 · 43m
  • 16+
Starring Michael Irvin, Bill Bates, Joe Avezzano

Season 1

  • EPISODE 1
    4th Quarter Training
    After moving into their new home at the Cotton Bowl Stadium, Irvin puts the 6 wide receivers and 6 defensive backs through a grueling set of full contact drills designed to test their ability to perform in the 4th quarter.
    43m
  • EPISODE 2
    Within Your Grasp
    The WR's ability to hold onto the ball and the DB's ability to cause fumbles are put to the test in a series of brutal drills, including one that occurs during a massive thunderstorm. Jay Novacek appears.
    43m
  • EPISODE 3
    Game Day
    After an inspirational pep talk by Hall of Famer Tony Dorsett, the WRs and the DBs compete in a full speed, full pads, eleven on eleven football game. Jerry Jones and Tony Dorsett appear.
    43m
  • EPISODE 4
    The Red Zone
    The coaches and Michael Irvin push the players hard in preparation for the two most critical situations in all of football: the last two minutes of the half, and the last twenty yards before the endzone. Darren Woodson appears.
    42m
  • EPISODE 5
    Halfway There
    With the camp at its halfway point, the 8 remaining players collide at breakneck speeds while vying for supremacy in the Yards After Contact drill. Roger Staubach appears.
    42m
  • EPISODE 6
    Great Sacrifices, Great Rewards
    The players earn a night on the town with Michael Irvin, and a brief taste of the limelight that comes with being a professional football player. Kelvin Martin appears.
    42m

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Cast & Crew

  • Michael Irvin
    Host
  • Bill Bates
    Host
  • Joe Avezzano
    Host
  • Michael Irvin
    Producer

About

4th and Long

Reality

Created by Football Hall of Fame wide receiver Michael Irvin, Spike brings you the greatest sports second-chance story. 12 ex-football players have a shot at their dream of playing professional football. The contestants compete for the ultimate grand prize in sport: a spot on the Dallas Cowboy’s training camp roster.

16+

COMMON SENSE

Players' competition for NFL is too rough for young kids.

Information

Studio
Spike TV
Released
2009
Rated
TV-PG
Region of Origin
United States
© 2009 Viacom International Inc.

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English
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English (United States) (AAC)

Subtitles

English (CC)

Accessibility

Closed captions (CC) refer to subtitles in the available language with the addition of relevant non-dialogue information.
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