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  • HBO
  • Jun 22, 2016
  • HBO
  • Jun 22, 2016

Summary Former ESPN commentator Bill Simmons hosts a new weekly talk show with an emphasis on sports, but will also cover pop culture and technology for HBO.

  • HBO
  • Jun 22, 2016
  • HBO
  • Jun 22, 2016
Any Given Wednesday with Bill Simmons
Season 1
Season Premiere: Jun 22, 2016
Metascore Mixed or Average Based on 9 Critic Reviews
51
User Score Generally Favorable Based on 13 User Ratings
7.1
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Summary Former ESPN commentator Bill Simmons hosts a new weekly talk show with an emphasis on sports, but will also cover pop culture and technology for HBO.

Season Episodes

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Episode 1 • Jun 22, 2016 • 30 m
Ben Affleck, Charles Barkley
Bill on LeBron James, and Affleck on Deflategate.
Episode 2 • Jun 30, 2016 • 29 m
Episode #1.2
Game of Thrones, NBA ownership, and advice for Knicks fans.
Episode 3 • Jul 6, 2016 • 29 m
Chris Bosh, Anthony Anderson & Joe Rogan
HD. Bill chronicles the rise of UFC; Kevin Durant's move to the Golden State Warriors; Joe Rogan discusses UFC contenders.
Episode 4 • Jul 13, 2016 • 29 m
Aaron Rodgers
HD. Bill talks about the greatness of Serena Williams; plus, a one-on-one conversation with Aaron Rodgers; Bill gives the belt to Tim Duncan.
Episode 5 • Jul 27, 2016 • 30 m
Episode #1.5
HD. Bill talks with Danny McBride; argues 'Deflategate' before Judge Joe Brown; and sits down with Christina Hendricks and Michael K. Williams.
Episode 6 • Aug 2, 2016 • 30 m
Episode #1.6
HD. JJ Redick and Lamorne Morris talk Team USA basketball; Bill gives his take on fat athletes; and a conversation with Caitlyn Jenner.
Episode 7 • Aug 9, 2016 • 29 m
Episode #1.7
HD. Guests: Ricky Williams, Rembert Browne, Seth Rogen; plus, Bill talks about Personal Seat Licenses, and more.
Episode 8 • Aug 16, 2016 • 29 m
Episode #1.8
HD. Guests: actor Jonah Hill, speechwriter Jon Favreau, journalist Wesley Morris.
Episode 9 • Sep 6, 2016 • 29 m
Episode #1.9
HD. Bill discusses the NFL with Jay Glazer, DeMaurice Smith and Malcolm Gladwell; Bill pays tribute to David Ortiz.
Episode 10 • Sep 14, 2016 • 27 m
Episode #1.10
HD. Bill talks NFL with Amy Trask and Cris Carter; plus, why 'Survivor' host Jeff Probst doesn't get his proper due; and Joseph Gordon-Levitt.
Episode 11 • Sep 21, 2016 • 29 m
Episode #1.11
HD. Vince Staples lays down 'Diss Tracks'; Kevin Durant on his move, Westbrook, and more; rapper Nas on hip-hop, dealing with 'beef,' and more.
Episode 12 • Sep 28, 2016 • 29 m
Episode #1.12
HD. This week's Winners and Losers with Bill and Radio Host Charlamagne Tha God; plus, Women's Soccer gold medalist Abby Wambach.
Episode 13 • Oct 5, 2016 • 29 m
Episode #1.13
HD. Michael Rapaport rates this week's Winners and Losers; Bill's advice for Cubs fans; Seahawks WR Doug Baldwin and actor Joel McHale.
Episode 14 • Oct 19, 2016 • 29 m
Episode #1.14
HD. Vince Staples and Bill on NBA; San Diego 'Convadium' proposal; legendary sportscasters Al Michaels and Bob Costas.
Episode 15 • Oct 26, 2016 • 30 m
Episode #1.15
HD. Comedian/Actor Larry Wilmore; Bill on the Cleveland Browns; Hockey great Wayne Gretzky and comedian Bill Burr discuss hockey.
Episode 16 • Nov 2, 2016 • 28 m
Episode #1.16
HD. FOX Sports analyst Jay Glazer; Bill breaks down the remaining curses left in sports; NBA Champion Paul Pierce.
Episode 17 • Nov 9, 2016 • 28 m
Episode #1.17
HD. Comedians Jimmy Kimmel and Adam Carolla join Bill; the genesis of the super-villain team starting with the nWo; 'In Memoriam' for 2016.

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Metascore
Mixed or Average Based on 9 Critic Reviews
51
33% Positive
3 Reviews
44% Mixed
4 Reviews
22% Negative
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Metascore
Mixed or Average Based on 9 Critic Reviews
51
33% Positive
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44% Mixed
4 Reviews
22% Negative
2 Reviews

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70
Jun 23, 2016
Simmons pushed back on Barkley’s rankings, as only a true fan can. It’s this informed jousting, the back and forth between devotees of sports that could make Any Given Wednesday appointment viewing for sports fans. ... It’s classic Bill Simmons, a man with questions and answers, with a new forum where he can drop the mic and let others do the same.
By Michael E. Ross FULL REVIEW
70
Jun 23, 2016
Wednesday has no demonstrable difficulties with keeping the show flowing despite the lack of commercial breaks (which offer their own particular rhythm to late night).
By Liz Shannon Miller FULL REVIEW

User Reviews

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User Score
Generally Favorable Based on 13 User Ratings
7.1
69% Positive
9 Ratings
15% Mixed
2 Ratings
15% Negative
2 Ratings

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Generally Favorable Based on 13 User Ratings
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69% Positive
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15% Mixed
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15% Negative
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60
Jun 23, 2016
Outside of Affleck’s strangely compelling Tom Brady tirade, Any Given Wednesday’s pilot was almost aggressively chill--a pleasantly meandering antidote to the usual hot-take cauldron of sports TV.
By David Sims FULL REVIEW
60
Jun 23, 2016
Mr. Simmons stayed in his comfort zone almost exclusively, and the result was largely a televised version of what you might hear on sports talk radio, only with cursing. The cursing was the best part, actually. Mr. Affleck did most of it.
By Neil Genzlinger FULL REVIEW
60
Jun 23, 2016
While Barkley was tolerable and the segments choppy but intriguing, Simmons’ interview with Ben Affleck about the New England Patriots and the scandal termed “Deflategate” turned into one of the most fascinating character studies I’ve seen on a talk show.
By Sonia Saraiya FULL REVIEW
30
Jun 23, 2016
The debut of Any Given Wednesday was an odd and painful thing to watch.
By Mary McNamara FULL REVIEW
30
Jun 23, 2016
Simmons, on the first episode of his new weekly talk show Any Given Wednesday, barely meets the camera’s gaze, and his delivery is stiff and halting; he seemed overmatched by the most basic aspects of TV talk.
By Daniel D'Addario FULL REVIEW
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