Pros vs. Joes
Pros vs. Joes is an American physical reality game show that airs on Spike TV. The show features male amateur contestants matching themselves against professional athletes in a series of athletic feats related to the expertise sport of the Pro they are facing. For its first three seasons, the show was hosted by Petros Papadakis. Since Season Four, it has been co-hosted by Michael Strahan and Jay Glazer. The first two seasons were filmed at Carson, California's Home Depot Center, which was referenced in aerial shots.
Seasons
1. Could You Cover Jerry Rice?
Air Date: 2006-03-06
Professional sports legends Dennis Rodman, Jim McMahon, Matt Williams, Bill Goldberg and Jerry Rice compete head to head against average joes.
2. Can You Tackle Bill Romanowski?
Air Date: 2006-03-13
Professional sports legends Bo Jackson, Muggsy Bogues, Dan O'Brien, Jennie Finch and Bill Romanowski compete head to head against average joes.Joes: Larry Johnson, Eric James and Greg Norris.
3. Could You Block Kevin Greene?
Air Date: 2006-03-20
Professional sports legends Xavier McDaniel, Alexi Lalas, Dave Stewart, Misty May and Kevin Greene compete head to head against average joes. Joes: Phil McPhaul, Geoff Capell, Fahness Lutalo
4. Could You Hit John Rocker?
Air Date: 2006-03-27
Professional sports legends Clyde Drexler, Morten Andersen, Rebecca Lobo, Gary Hall, Jr. and John Rocker compete head to head against average joes. Joes: Bryant Chapman, Steve Knutsen and David Norrie.
5. Could You Tackle Herschel Walker?
Air Date: 2006-04-10
Professional sports legends Dominique Wilkins, Darren Daulton, Justin Gatlin, Brandi Chastain and Herschel Walker compete head to head against average joes. Joes: Kerry Koberg, Scott Prawdzik and Harold Guiterriez.
6. Could You Out-Homer Bo Jackson?
Air Date: 2006-04-17
Professional sports legends Bill Romanowski, Muggsy Bogues, Dan O'Brien, Jennie Finch and Bo Jackson compete head to head against average joes. Joes: Kareem McRoy, Kevin Steinke and Charlie Burns.
7. Could You Go One-On-One Against Clyde Drexler?
Air Date: 2006-04-24
Professional sports legends John Rocker, Morten Andersen, Rebecca Lobo, Gary Hall, Jr. and Clyde Drexler compete head to head against average joes. Joes: Lem Collins, Nolan Quinn, Keith Deitz.
8. Could You Stop an Alexi Lalas Kick?
Air Date: 2006-05-01
Professional sports legends Xavier McDaniel, Kevin Greene, Dave Stewart, Misty May and Alexi Lalas compete head to head against average joes. Joes: Brandon Pico, Jorge Santos and Sean Kattner.
9. Could You Outrun the Fastest Man Alive?
Air Date: 2006-05-08
Professional sports legends Herschel Walker, Dominique Wilkins, Darren Daulton, Brandi Chastain and Justin Gatlin compete head to head against average joes. Joes: Franklin Gaylord, Christopher Becerril and Charlie Brenneman.
10. Could You Be PVJ Champ?
Air Date: 2006-05-15
Three past winners return with their best buddies to compete head to head against Xavier McDaniel and Clyde Drexler, John Rocker and Darren Daulton, and Kevin Greene and Bill Goldberg. The joes on the winning team will each drive home in a brand new Dodge Caliber. Joes: Bryant Chapman and Karim Abdullah, Eric James and Andrew Wohlin, and Charlie Brennaman and Benjamin Brennaman.
1. Think You Can Stop Michael Irvin?
Air Date: 2007-01-25
The Joes play defense against football great Michael Irvin, hit in a home run derby against Jose Canseco, and get battered by Ultimate Fighting legend Randy Couture.
2. Kordell Stewart Gets Revenge on the Refs
Air Date: 2007-02-01
The Joes blitz scrambling quarterback Kordell Stewart, battle on the ice against hockey legend Claude Lemieux, and go one-on-one with NBA great Tim Hardaway.
3. One Round with Roy Jones Jr.
Air Date: 2007-02-08
The Joes try to tackle Eric Dickerson on the football field, battle for rebounds against 7-foot Kevin Willis, and fight it out in the boxing ring with Roy Jones Jr. Pros: Eric Dickerson, Roy Jones Jr., Kevin Willis, Vince Coleman
4. Think You Can Tackle Andre Reed?
Air Date: 2007-02-15
The Joes must stop Andre Reed from scoring touchdowns, take on a Spud Webb in a 3-pount shootout, and field balls off the bat of Daryl Strawberry.
5. Sportscasters Take on the Pros
Air Date: 2007-02-22
Famous sportscasters become Joes and try to out pitch Rob Dibble, get shots swatted away by 7 foot Rick Smits, and fight it out on the football field with Andre Rison
6. Kordell Stewart Slashes Through the Joes
Air Date: 2007-03-01
The Joes try to keep Kordell Stewart out of the endzone, field balls from Will Clark and step on the ice to go against Grant Fuhr.
7. New York Pros Beat Up on Boston Joes
Air Date: 2007-03-08
The Joes play outfield against Boggs and Winfield, take on Starks and Jackson in a 2 on 1 game, and try to get hits against the defense of Boggs and Winfield.
8. Can Anyone Catch Andre Rison?
Air Date: 2007-03-15
Andre Rison runs past the struggling Joes, while Rob Dibble serves up fastballs, and Rick Smits and Robbie Ginepri take the Joes to the soccer pitch.
9. Daryl Strawberry Smacks Down College Mascots
Air Date: 2007-03-22
Strawberry bloodies the Joes wth his bat. Cobi Jones kicks some butt on the soccer pitch, and Andre Reed battles the Joes for passes
10. Best Joes Take on the Best Pros
Air Date: 2007-03-29
The winning Joes must team up to take on a team of Pros: Randall Cunningham and Kevin Willis in football, Tim Hardaway and Roy Jones Jr. in basketball, and Bruce Smith and Randy Couture in football.
1. Kurt Angle Kicks Some Joe Ass
Air Date: 2008-01-23
The Joes have to wrestle Kurt Angle, play defense against Jimmy Smith and go one-on-one against Kendall Gill.
2. Ricky Williams Runs Again
Air Date: 2008-01-31
The Joes try to tackle Ricky Williams, out-rebound Charles Oakley and last one round in the boxing ring with Arturo Gatti.
3. Catch Rocket Ismail
Air Date: 2008-02-07
The Joes try to outrun Rocket Ismail on the football field, out-shoot Kenny Anderson in basketball and get a pitch past Joe Carter.
4. Outgun Hall of Famer Warren Moon
Air Date: 2008-02-14
Joes go up against Warren Moon in football, D-up Nick Van Exel on the basketball court and get a hit off Al Leiter in baseball. From the Rose Bowl.
5. Survive a Jesse Armstead Hit
Air Date: 2008-02-21
The Joes get crushed by linebacker Jesse Armstead, blocked by Derrick Coleman and knocked around the ice by Marty McSorley.
6. Survive a Paul Coffey Cross Check
Air Date: 2008-02-28
Joes try to tackle running back Christian Okoye, outshoot basketballer Dan Majerle and out skate hockey legend Paul Coffey.
7. John Randle Bloodies Some Joes
Air Date: 2008-03-06
The Joes get sacked by football great John Randle, attempt to bunt off reliever John Franco and take on basketballer Mitch Richmond in a game of one-on-one.
8. Beat Jeff George's Rocket Arm
Air Date: 2008-03-13
The Joes battle in a passing duel with quarterback Jeff George, compete in a shootout with forward Sean Elliott and test their arm against outfielder Brady Anderson.
9. Semifinal: The 100 Man Defense
Air Date: 2008-03-20
The 8 Final Joes must score a touchdown against 100 defenders before they can take on Rod Woodson, Antonio Davis and Pernell "Sweat Pea" Whittaker.
10. Finale: The Last Joe Standing is Crowned
Air Date: 2008-03-27
The Final 4 Joes battle against Jamal Anderson, Allen Houston and Bob "The Beast" Sapp to determine the Last Joe Standing and winner of the $100,000 grand prize.
1. Shawn Kemp Crashes the Boards
Air Date: 2009-04-27
The Joes try to out-rebound "The Reignman" Shawn Kemp, attempt to break the press on NBA veteran Ron Harper, go one-on-one in a shooting duel against 3-point legend Eddie Jones and take on the pros in a 3-on-3 final showdown.
2. Simeon Rice Busts Some Heads
Air Date: 2009-05-04
The Joes get pile drived by defensive end Simeon Rice, face-off in a passing duel with quarterback Steve "Air" McNair, attempt to shutdown Heisman Trophy winner Tim Brown, and battle it out in a 3-on-3 final football game.
3. Zo In Your Face
Air Date: 2009-05-11
The Joes try to score on shot blocking legend Alonzo Mourning, beat the buzzer with "Mr. Clutch" Robert Horry, play a game of "J.O.E" with 2006 NBA champion Antoine Walker, and face-off in a 3-on-3 final basketball game.
4. The Fight
Air Date: 2009-05-18
The Joes go one-on-one against 3-time All-Pro Priest Holmes, attempt to out-throw former league MVP Rich Gannon, and try to complete a reception with All-American defensive back Adam "Pacman" Jones defending.
5. The Shutout
Air Date: 2009-05-25
The Joes battle it out for rebounds with "The Reignman" Shawn Kemp, compete against the buzzer with "Mr. Clutch" Robert Horry, face-off in a shootout with All-Star point guard Ron Harper and go head to head in a 3-on-3 final game.
6. Priest Holmes Train Rides Again
Air Date: 2009-06-01
The Joes have to defend against 2002 Offensive Player of the Year Priest Holmes, and attempt to stop 3-time Pro-Bowl quarterback Steve "Air" McNair in a passing challenge.
7. Antoine Walker Goes Around the World
Air Date: 2009-06-08
The Joes go around the world with All-Star shooting guard Antoine Walker, attempt to beat the shot clock against 3-point shooting legend Eddie Jones, and crash the boards with 2-time Defensive Player of the Year Alonzo Mourning.
8. Rich Gannon to Tim Brown!
Air Date: 2009-06-15
The Joes have to block sacking legend Simeon Rice, attempt to outgun 2-time Pro Bowl MVP Rich Gannon, defend against "Mr. Raider" Tim Brown and with everything on the line go head to head in a 3-on-3 final game.
1. Bragging Rights: NBA Vs. NFL
Air Date: 2010-07-21
Current NFL players take on the NBA Pros, as NFL muscle collides with NBA skill. The NFL Joes force their will down low and successfully run a fastbreak, concluding with a 3 on 3 basketball game against the former NBA Champions.
2. The Wildcat Originator
Air Date: 2010-07-28
Joes attempt to bring down Michael Vick, test Vick's accuracy, and stop a pass from the crafty QB out of the Wildcat formation he made famous, an exciting 3 on 3 game of football follows.
3. 17's the Magic Number
Air Date: 2010-08-04
Joes try to match Chris Mullin shot for shot, take on the smothering defense of all three Pros, and try to post up against Rick Fox, all leading up to a duel against the Pros in a final 3 on 3 game of basketball.
4. The Bucs are Back in Town
Air Date: 2010-08-11
Can the Joes crash through the defense of Derrick Brooks, knockdown passes from Pro Bowl QB Jeff Garcia, bring down power runner Warrick Dunn and battle it out against these former Tampa Bay teammates.
5. Trash Talk Heard 'Round the World!
Air Date: 2010-08-18
The Joes try to out rebound Hakeem "The Dream" Olajuwon and Isaiah Rider. Brent Barry's accuracy is challenged shot for shot, and the Joes try to post up Hakeem in the final 3 on 3 game of basketball.
6. Don't Let the Size Fool You
Air Date: 2010-08-25
The Joes are pitted against All-Pro Tackle Derrick Brooks, rattle Michael Vick, and stop All-Pro RB Warrick Dunn. Plus Michael Vick plays defense in the 3 on 3 final game of football.
7. Can Experience Beat Youth?
Air Date: 2010-09-01
Joes go against Chris Mullin, try to defend Kenny Smith, and beat former Slam Dunk Champ Isaiah Rider to nail the buzzerbeater. The final 3 on 3 matches the Joes against three of the NBA's greatest scoring veterans.
8. Can't Shake Lavar
Air Date: 2010-09-08
The Joes clash with Lavar Arrington in a head to head tackling drill, stop Superbowl Champ Isaac Bruce from catching passes, sack Pro Bowl QB Jeff Garcia and battle it out in a 3 on 3 final game of football.
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Rating
8.0/10
Release Date
2006-03-06
Episodes
46 (5 seasons)
Status
Ended
Cast
Production Companies
Mess Media