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4th & Forever: Alcoa

8 episodes 90%4KCC

A small Tennessee town chases glory beneath the Smoky Mountains.

Step inside Alcoa High School, a southern Appalachia football powerhouse shaped by a century of hard work and 18 state championships. This series goes beyond the scoreboard, exploring a community confronting its history, diversity, and the pressures of 2020 while pursuing a sixth straight title. Sign up to see how tradition, identity, and competition collide on every snap.

Episode guide

8 episodes
1
1Against all Odds
The 2020 Alcoa Tornadoes football season is about to kick off with a quarterback controversy, a fierce first game opponent, and a global pandemic nearly halting their run at a sixth straight championship.
34 min
2
2Defending the Legacy
The 2020 season gets off to a rocky start for Alcoa and a star senior defends his family legacy.
29 min
3
3The Battle of Pistol Creek, Part 1
The Tornadoes face off against their arch-rivals, the Maryville Rebels, in this near century old battle with a controversial past.
31 min
4
4The Battle of Pistol Creek, Part 2
The Tornadoes suffer a series of devastating losses and look to heal deep wounds.
28 min
5
5Cleaning the Wounds
Tensions rise between a star player and the head coach while the Tornadoes’ turnaround hangs in the balance.
28 min
6
6The Push Begins
A Tornado player is the first to be infected with the COVID-19 virus and a David vs. Goliath matchup puts the team to the test.
32 min
7
7Home Stretch
The playoffs have begun for the Tornadoes and their legendary coach returns to his humble beginnings.
32 min
8
8Never a Doubt
The Alcoa Tornados face their final opponent in their quest to win the state championship and this band of brothers end their journey together.
33 min
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