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The League Episode Guide

1 :01x01 - The Draft

First aired: Oct/29/2009
Writer: Jeff Schaffer, Jackie Marcus Schaffer
Director: Jeff Schaffer
Guest star: Leslie Bibb (Meegan), Franchesca Patton (Race Winner), Abigail Digregorio (Race Winner's Mom), Tonita Castro (Theresa), Noel Gugliemi (Perp), Paulie Litt (The Oracle), Alina Chiara Foley (Ellie), Rob Huebel (Dr. Deramo), Matt Walsh (Mr. Friedman)

The fantasy league starts up again and the gang are getting ready for the draft.



2 :01x02 - The Bounce Test

First aired: Nov/05/2009
Writer: Jackie Marcus Schaffer, Jeff Schaffer
Director: Jeff Schaffer
Guest star: Davon McDonald (Bouncer), Jason Matthew Smith (Angry Boyfriend), Meghan Markle (Meghan), Alina Chiara Foley (Ellie), Nadine Velazquez (Sofia)

The group must deal with Pete's split with Meegan and Ruxin's motive for trying to smoothing things over is hardly altruistic.



3 :01x03 - Sunday at Ruxin's

First aired: Nov/12/2009
Writer: Jeff Schaffer, Jackie Marcus Schaffer
Director: Jeff Schaffer
Guest star: Terry Bradshaw (Himself), Nadine Velazquez (Sofia), Alina Chiara Foley (Ellie), Robert Seay (Robert), J. D. Walsh (JD)

Ruxin invites everyone over to watch the games, see the baby and have lunch. However, things don't go according to plan.



4 :01x04 - Mr. McGibblets

First aired: Nov/19/2009
Writer: Craig DiGregorio, Jackie Marcus Schaffer, Jeff Schaffer
Director: Jeff Schaffer
Guest star: Antonio Gates (Himself), Will McLaughlin (Neighborhood Patrol), Claire Coffee (Claire), Alina Chiara Foley (Ellie)

Kevin enlists Taco to scare Ellie off her favorite toy while the guys join Pete on a trip that was meant to be an anniversary celebration with Meegan.



5 :01x05 - The Usual Bet

First aired: Dec/03/2009
Writer: Jeff Schaffer, Jackie Marcus Schaffer
Director: Jeff Schaffer
Guest star: Larry Chang (Waiter), Leonard Robinson (Leonard), Guy Stevenson (Angry Bar Patron), Janina Gavankar (Shiva), Steve Zissis (Craig), Thomas Lennon (Bryce), Bobby Lee (Chu), Nadine Velazquez (Sofia)

Pete and Kevin are stuck at a Christmas party and can't watch the playoffs. Ruxin and Taco head to Chinatown on a mission.



6 :01x06 - The Shiva Bowl

First aired: Dec/10/2009
Writer: Jackie Marcus Schaffer, Jeff Schaffer
Director: Jeff Schaffer
Guest star: Amanda Danielle (Amanda the Jetta Girl), Dale Stern (VW Boss), Eric Winzenried (Tow Truck Driver), Janina Gavankar (Shiva)

The season concludes with the "Shiva Bowl." The guys try hiding the "Shiva" trophy from its high school namesake.



7 :02x01 - Vegas Draft

First aired: Sep/16/2010
Writer: Jeff Schaffer, Jackie Marcus Schaffer
Director: Jeff Schaffer
Guest star: Chad Johnson (Himself (as Chad Ochocinco)), Lucille Soong (Security Line Woman), Gary Johnson (TSA Guard), Cort McCown (Pit Boss Joe), Janet Montgomery (Ambrosia), Jason Mantzoukas (Rafi)

Andre, the League's reigning champion, has pulled out all the stops and hosts the draft in Las Vegas. Jenny wants to be in The League this year, and when one member drops out she throws her hat in the ring.



8 :02x02 - Bro-Lo El Cunado

First aired: Sep/23/2010
Writer: Jackie Marcus Schaffer, Jeff Schaffer
Director: Jeff Schaffer
Guest star: Molly Schade (Molly), Brooke Nevin (Lily), Craig Bierko (Craig O'Connor), Jason Mantzoukas (Rafi), Nadine Velazquez (Sofia)

The married guys atone for Vegas - an adult weekend for Kevin and Jenny and 'Terrific Lady Day' for Ruxin and Sofia. The League is plagued by Rafi, Ruxin's brother-in-law - The Bro-Lo El Cuñado.



9 :02x03 - The White Knuckler

First aired: Sep/30/2010
Writer: Jeff Schaffer, Jackie Marcus Schaffer
Director: Jeff Schaffer
Guest star: Terrell Suggs (Himself), Josh Cribbs (Himself), Will Shadley (Collin), Brandon Johnson (Dr. Maxwell), Lake Bell (Brooke)

While Andre brings in a new partner to expand his practice, Ruxin uses a sick kid to meet NFL star Josh Cribbs, and Pete deals with the complications of dating Kevin's ex-girlfriend (Lake Bell).



10 :02x04 - The Kluneberg

First aired: Oct/07/2010
Writer: Jackie Marcus Schaffer, Jeff Schaffer
Director: Jeff Schaffer
Guest star: Jason Mantzoukas (Rafi), Rob Huebel (Russell)

Jenny and the guys reconnect with their old friend Russell, Andre buys an expensive painting, and everyone tries to get Rafi out of the League.



11 :02x05 - The Marathon

First aired: Oct/14/2010
Writer: Craig DiGregorio
Director: Jackie Marcus Schaffer
Guest star: Trisha LaFache (Taco's Notary Girl), Desi Lydic (Waitress), Frances Callier (Twyla)

While Andre and Pete train for a marathon and Taco finds a new career, Kevin's head to head matchup gets personal.



12 :02x06 - The Anniversary Party

First aired: Oct/21/2010
Writer: Paul Scheer, Nick Kroll
Director: Jeff Schaffer
Guest star: Nadine Velazquez (Sofia), Leslie Bibb (Meegan), Elizabeth Wright Shapiro (Stacy), Jamey Sheridan (Ted)

Ruxin throws Sofia an anniversary party on the same day as Jenny's birthday. Meegan (Leslie Bibb) returns with a 'plus one.'



13 :02x07 - Ghost Monkey

First aired: Oct/28/2010
Writer: Jeff Schaffer, Jackie Marcus Schaffer
Director: Jeff Schaffer
Guest star: Ken Tipton (Petting Zoo Owner), Shoshana Bush (Lanie), Alison Becker (Darcy), Alina Chiara Foley (Ellie)

Kevin convinces everyone to come to the suburbs for Halloween. Ruxin cracks under the pressure of his matchup with Pete. Taco steals a monkey.



14 :02x08 - The Tie

First aired: Nov/04/2010
Writer: Daniel O'Keefe
Director: Jackie Marcus Schaffer
Guest star: Colton Dunn (Cop), Affion Crockett (Randall), Cameron Bender (Ryan), Michael Hitchcock (Ed)

Ruxin and Andre refuse to accept a tie, Taco discovers Western medicine and Pete has a line on great Bears tickets.



15 :02x09 - Expert Witness

First aired: Nov/11/2010
Writer: Nick Kroll, Paul Scheer
Director: Jeff Schaffer
Guest star: Edward James Gage (Bailiff), Benton Jennings (Brassy Judge), Tony Daly (Angry Husband), Kristi Clainos (Das Dinga), Alia Shawkat (April), Stacey Travis (Judge Humphrey)

Andre prepares for his turn as an expert witness in Ruxin's big case but thinks Pete is trying to steal his thunder. Ruxin tries to ferret out collusion between Kevin and Jenny. Taco needs a nude portrait to impress the courtroom artist.



16 :02x10 - High School Reunion

First aired: Nov/18/2010
Writer: Jeff Schaffer, Jackie Marcus Schaffer
Director: Jeff Schaffer
Guest star: Tracy Rannazzisi (Tracy), Rick Irwin (Male Classmate), Kaycee Stroh (Cathy), Ike Barinholtz (Frank Gibiatti), Martin Starr (Stu Pompeu), Janina Gavankar (Shiva), Nadine Velazquez (Sofia)

It's the guys' High School Reunion - Andre is excited to show off his success; Ruxin is excited to show off his hot wife. Pete needs a name for the new Last Place Trophy and everyone learns the history of the Shiva blast.



17 :02x11 - Ramona Neopolitano

First aired: Dec/02/2010
Writer: Jeff Schaffer, Jackie Marcus Schaffer, Daniel O'Keefe
Director: Jeff Schaffer
Guest star: Jackson Rannazzisi (Geoffrey), Adam Caplan (Himself), John Hansen (Himself), Krista Kalmus (Elevator Girl), Albert Owens (Company Guy), Alina Chiara Foley (Ellie), Aaron Lustig (Mr. Mitchell), Seth Morris (Bill Haddock), Nadine Velazquez (Sofia)

It's the last week before the playoffs and Andre's special diet makes him exceptionally emotional about his matchup. Kevin gets in a fight with fantasy football gurus John Hansen and Adam Caplan, and Ruxin begs the guys to cover for him when he lies to Sofia.



18 :02x12 - Kegel the Elf

First aired: Dec/09/2010
Writer: Jackie Marcus Schaffer, Jeff Schaffer
Director: Jeff Schaffer
Guest star: Lindsay Sloane (Lindsey), Alina Chiara Foley (Ellie), Jackson Rannazzisi (Geoffrey)

It's Christmas and more importantly it's the playoffs, so tension runs high. While Ruxin's revenge gift to Kevin goes terribly awry, Ellie suddenly acting up at school causes Jenny to worry that all this attention to fantasy football is making her a bad mom. Meanwhile Taco's eggs turn one year old.



19 :02x13 - The Sacko Bowl

First aired: Dec/09/2010
Writer: Jeff Schaffer, Jackie Marcus Schaffer
Director: Jeff Schaffer
Guest star: Carlson Young (Jaywalking Girl), Mike Mauloff (Trophy Store Employee), Jason Mantzoukas (Rafi), Timothy Donovan (Angry Man)

It's the end of the season - everyone in the League is vying for the Shiva and trying to avoid the dreaded Sacko. Kevin learns to read lips by watching porn. Pete buys a Crown Vic and is mistaken for a cop.



20 :03x01 - The Lockout

First aired: Oct/06/2011
Writer: Jackie Marcus Schaffer, Jeff Schaffer
Director: Jeff Schaffer
Guest star: Brent Grimes (Himself (Special Appearance by)), Maurice Jones-drew (Himself (Special Appearance by)), Sidney Rice (Himself (Special Appearance by)), Seth Rogen (Dirty Randy), Jason Mantzoukas (Rafi), Lloyd Ahlquist (Dr. Andre Nodick), Kayden Kross (Kayden), Zahra Hamani (Husna), Zuhair Haddad (Algerian dad), Nina Nayebi (Algerian mom), Ankur Bhatt (Algerian fan)

Ruxin's reign (of terror) as league champion continues as Season 3 begins. But the guys are cooking up a grand plan for Andre's final Sacko Bowl punishment, with help from Rafi and Dirty Randy (Seth Rogen).



21 :03x02 - The Sukkah

First aired: Oct/13/2011
Writer: Jeff Schaffer, Jackie Marcus Schaffer
Director: Jeff Schaffer
Guest star: Alina Chiara Foley (Ellie), Elaine Kagan (Mrs. Klein), Rick Shapiro (bum)

Draft day proves to be a bust for everyone, but no one trusts anyone else enough to make a trade. Meanwhile, Jenny goes back to work in real estate; and Ruxin tries to get baby Geoffrey into a Jewish preschool.



22 :03x03 - The Au Pair

First aired: Oct/20/2011
Writer: Jackie Marcus Schaffer, Jeff Schaffer
Director: Jeff Schaffer
Guest star: Matthew Berry (Himself (Special Appearance by)), Nadine Velazquez (Sofia), Brie Larson (Ashley), Stephanie Nicole Lemelin (waitress), Andrea DeOliveira (Melanie), Sara Erikson (Vanessa), Jesse Einstein (phone store salesman), Devon Abner (hotel bartender), Sam Vance (football announcer)

Ruxin hires a hot au pair (Brie Larson) for baby Geoffrey and fears that Taco will sleep with her; Andre explores online dating; and Kevin cheats on Jenny. ESPN fantasy-football guru Matthew Berry appears as himself.



23 :03x04 - Ol' Smoke Crotch

First aired: Oct/27/2011
Writer: Jeff Schaffer, Jackie Marcus Schaffer
Director: Jeff Schaffer
Guest star: Brie Larson (Ashley), Jason Mantzoukas (Rafi), Nadine Velazquez (Sofia), Barry Squitieri (Italian waiter (as Barry Squitier))

Kevin doesn't like the fact that he's getting older; a desperate Ruxin enlists Rafi to help him get rid of his au pair; Taco finds someone who wants Kevin and Jenny's wedding cocktail napkins; Pete learns a new sexual position, and regrets it.



24 :03x05 - Bobbum Man

First aired: Nov/03/2011
Writer: Daniel O'Keefe
Director: Jeff Schaffer
Guest star: Jason Mantzoukas (Rafi), Laura Clery (Yoga Instructor), Pedro Lopez (Rafi's Landlord)

Jenny forgets a special anniversary she shares with Kevin; Andre seeks lineup Nirvana; Taco sets up an offline social network he calls My Face; and the guys resurrect their old game of phone chicken and bring back Bobbum Man (to Kevin's dismay).



25 :03x06 - Yobogoya!

First aired: Nov/10/2011
Writer: Jeff Schaffer, Jackie Marcus Schaffer
Director: Jeff Schaffer
Guest star: Ray Liotta (Mr. Hudabega), Alina Chiara Foley (Ellie), Angela V. Shelton (Mrs. Hobart), Brad Morris (Glovsie), Nanami Iwasaki (Aiko), Hazuki Kato (Yumi)

Taco competes in a jingle contest for a disgusting fast food restaurant. Pete holds a grudge against a traffic cop. Jenny almost ruins Ruxin's chance to work a big case with his boss Mr. Hudabega (Ray Liotta).



26 :03x07 - Carmenjello

First aired: Nov/10/2011
Writer: Justin Hurwitz
Director: Jeff Schaffer
Guest star: Nadine Velazquez (Sofia), Alina Chiara Foley (Ellie), Keegan-Michael Key (Carmenjello), Wayne Federman (Principal Fraiser), Devin Crittenden (Tanner), Michael Edwin (Hardware Store Clerk), Kourtney Kaas (Massage Therapist)

Kevin and Jenny search for the perfect paint color to get back their privacy, Sofia accuses Ruxin of Breast Favoritism and Pete tries to defend his High School Track record.



27 :03x08 - Thanksgiving

First aired: Nov/17/2011
Writer: Jeff Schaffer, Jackie Marcus Schaffer
Director: Jeff Schaffer
Guest star: Jeff Goldblum (Rupert Ruxin), Sarah Silverman (Heather), Alina Chiara Foley (Ellie)

Thanksgiving is family time as Ruxin gets an unexpected visit from his father (Jeff Goldblum), and Andre's sister (Sarah Silverman) is on the prowl at the gang's Thanksgiving dinner. Taco makes an edible investment, and Kevin and Jenny have a problem with the family's new pet.



28 :03x09 - The Out of Towner

First aired: Dec/01/2011
Writer: Nick Kroll, Paul Scheer
Director: Jeff Schaffer
Guest star: Will Forte (Chuck), Mindy Sterling (Nadia), Toby Huss (Flanagan), Jae W. Suh (Grace), Katie Gill (Katie), Addison Timlin (Addison)

Chuck (Will Forte), a League player from out of town, visits and is not at all like what the guys remember him to be. Meanwhile, Kevin and Jenny get in over their heads with a drug dealer; and Taco goes on a radical diet.



29 :03x10 - The Light of Genesis

First aired: Dec/08/2011
Writer: David King, Craig DiGregorio
Director: Jackie Marcus Schaffer
Guest star: Eliza Dushku (Kristen), T. J. Miller (Gabriel), Thomas Middleditch (Julian), Dean Cole (Mugger)

Kevin thinks his Krav Maga instructor (Eliza Dushku) may actually be into him. Jenny entrusts Andre with a secret. When a prank by Pete backfires, the guys need to rescue Ruxin from a cult.



30 :03x11 - The Guest Bong

First aired: Dec/15/2011
Writer: Jeff Schaffer, Jackie Marcus Schaffer, Daniel O'Keefe
Director: Jeff Schaffer
Guest star: Alina Chiara Foley (Ellie), Brett Gelman (Gavin), Allison Williams (Danielle), Chris Tallman (Mr. Swall), Kathleen Gati (Andrea Kolotkin), Elizabeth Schmidt (911 Dispatcher), Elizabeth Tripp (Chloe)

Pete's new girlfriend wants to help him with his line up; Kevin's past at the DA's office has him running scared; Ruxin runs afoul of his company's email policies; and auto-correct gets everybody in trouble.



31 :03x12 - St. Pete

First aired: Dec/22/2011
Writer: Jeff Schaffer, Jackie Marcus Schaffer
Director: Jackie Marcus Schaffer
Guest star: Nadine Velazquez (Sofia), Alina Chiara Foley (Ellie), Owen Burke (Blind Waiter), Colton Dunn (Cop)

Kevin and Jenny bet boldly on the playoffs; Taco wants Ruxin to get more involved with Taco Corp.; and Pete has a devilish plan to send Ruxin to the Sacko Bowl.



32 :03x13 - The Funeral

First aired: Dec/22/2011
Writer: Jeff Schaffer, Jackie Marcus Schaffer
Director: Jeff Schaffer
Guest star: Matt Forte (Himself (Special Appearance by)), Janina Gavankar (Shiva), Jason Mantzoukas (Rafi), Nadine Velazquez (Sofia), Marianne Muellerleile (Nurse Bernice)

The race is on for the Shiva and the Sacko Bowls in the Season 3 finale. Taco teams up with Chicago Bears RB Matt Forte, but one of the guys can't manage his team, leaving the League to figure out who'll run it for him.



33 :04x01 - Season 4, Episode 1

First aired: Sep/2012