Stephen A. Smith and Kendrick Perkins debate if the 76ers or the Nets have more at stake after the All-Star break. Later, Stephen A. reacts to the College Football Playoff staying with four teams through the 2025 season. The guys give their predictions on who will win this weekend’s slam dunk contest and tell us which player they wish was participating in the event. Stephen A. and Kendrick debate which team will win the East. The crew talk about who the most under-appreciated all-star is and if the Celtics are a threat to win the East. 

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Hour 2: East Mode

Stephen A. Smith and Kendrick Perkins debate if Giannis Antetokounmpo or Joel Embiid is more likely to reach the NBA Finals. Later, the guys discuss who will look the worst if the Lakers do not make the playoffs. Sam Acho stops by to debate if Aaron Rodgers is better off in San Francisco or in Green Bay. Stephen A. and Kendrick discuss if LeBron James’ road to greatness was more difficult than Michael Jordan’s. 

Hour 1: Embiid v Giannis

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Harry Douglas and Sam Acho debate about if the Rams will repeat as champions, who should be more motivated to win a title next season: Rodgers or Mahomes, Chiney Ogwumike and Harry Douglas debate about who the scariest team in the NBA western conference is, and more

Hour 2: Hollywood Ending

Jay Williams, and Harry Douglas debate about if the Lakers will miss the playoffs after Anthony Davis suffers an ankle injury, Chiney Ogwumike joins the show and debates about Adam Silver's thoughts on the New York Vaccine rule and if Kyrie should be allowed to play at home, Harry Douglas debates Sam Acho about if Matthew Stafford is a top -3 quarterback in the NFL and more.

Hour 1: Davis Injured

Stephen A. and Chris Russo debate about if Aaron Donald is the best defensive player ever, if Lakers need to move on from Anthony Davis, which LA sports team title is more significant, and more!

Hour 2: Comparin' Aaron

Chris "Mad Dog" Russo joins First Take and debates Stephen A. about various topics including if the Sixers can rely on James Harden in a deep playoff run, Ben Simmons speaking publicly for the first time as a Nets player and if Dak Prescott is overrated.

Hour 1: Mad Dog Wednesdays

Charly, Kimberley, and Elle recap their Super Bowl weekends full of traveling, losing shoes, an amazing half time performance, a boring game, and more!

Shoes In The Street For Super Bowl Sunday

Monica McNutt and Marcus Spears join the show to debate if Kyrie should feel guilty for the Nets struggles. Plus Mina Kimes drops in to discuss Matthew Stafford's Hall of Fame credentials. Stephen A. reacts to Ben Simmons introductory press conference with the Nets.

Hour 2: Simmons Speaks

Monica McNutt joins the show to debate how significant James Harden's absence will be for the 76ers. McNutt also discusses if the Warriors are still the team to beat in the NBA. Plus Marcus Spears reacts to the criticism of Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray. Later Spears and Stephen A. debate Matthew Stafford's Hall of Fame credentials following comments made by NFL cornerback Richard Sherman.

Hour 1: Beard Science

Jeff Saturday, Michael Irvin and Stephen A. all react to Rams come from behind Super Bowl win. Plus they debate which team is more likely to return to the Super Bowl? Later they debate whether Kyler Murray or the Arizona Cardinals look worse after reports that the team and it's quarterback are disgruntled with one another. Stephen A. gives his top-5 picks for the hottest tickets in L-A, and his thoughts on the Super Bowl halftime show. Lastly, Michael Irvin bids farewell to First Take.

Hour 2: Super Bowl Stafford

Dan Orlovsky, Michael Irvin and Stephen A. react to Rams winning the Super Bowl. Plus they debate if this win changes Matt Stafford's legacy, if Cooper Kupp should've won Super Bowl MVP and if the Bengals are now the team to beat in the AFC next season.

Hour 1: Rams Reaction

Stephen A. Smith, Ryan Clark and Kimberly Martin debate about the Super Bowl matchup between the Rams and Bengals on Sunday. Kendrick Perkins joins the show and debates about the Harden and Simmons trade, and more!

Hour 1: Who you Got?

Stephen A. Smith and Marcus Spears give their Super Bowl picks, Kendrick Perkins debates more about the Harden and Ben Simmons trade, Stephen A. gives his top-5 Super Bowl halftime performances of all time, and more!

Hour 2: Super Bowl LVI: Rams vs Bengals

Mina Kimes joins the show to debate whether Joe Burrow would surapss Patrick Mahomes win a Super Bowl victory. Plus Mecole Hardman joins the show to discuss the Chiefs season and give his thoughts ahead of the Super Bowl. Stephen A and Charly Arnolt react to Roger Goodell's latest comments regarding black head coaches in the NFL. Micah Parson jumps in to battle Stephen A. over the Dallas Cowboys.

Hour 2: Burrow or Mahomes?

First Take is always a heated discussion as Stephen A. Smith and guests debate about the day's top stories.

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