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Season 2

2014 · 4 episodes

Episodes

1HappinessFormer NFL great Brett Favre and two other extraordinary players pursue happiness after their athletic careers are complete. State of Play documents their post-retirement lives to understand the obstacles many athletes face when trying to find fulfillment after football.
2BrokenThis edition examines two men paralyzed from injuries suffered while playing the sports they love. The former athletes and their families struggle to adapt to life after paralysis and find fulfillment in spite of their physical limitations.
3Culture ShockThis edition documents the National Football League's myriad controversies, placing special attention on the league's response to concerns about player safety.
4First LadiesThrough a close look at three "sports couples" balancing dueling commitments to their athletic profession and the health of their relationships, State of Play examines the complications and challenges of modern marriage.