First Take
First Take (aka: ESPN First Take) is a weekday sports talk show co-hosted by Stephen A. Smith, Max Kellerman and Molly Qerim who are joined by regular contributors and special guests. The show includes daily sports news, interviews with sports journalists, athletes and personalities, spirited debates, and an assortment of other topics. The show debuted 7 May 2007 as "Cold Pizza".
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Season 20, Episode 258
Episode 258 — Wednesday, September 30, 2026 on ESPN
Today
When does First Take come out?
First Take returns with season 20, episode 258 ("Episode 258") on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, airing on ESPN. That is today.
There are 3 upcoming episodes on the schedule, running through Friday, October 2, 2026. The show is currently in production.
We have been tracking this show since Sunday, August 2, 2026.
Upcoming episodes
| Ep | Title | Air date | When |
|---|---|---|---|
| S20 E258 | Episode 258 | Sep 30, 2026 | Today |
| S20 E259 | Episode 259 | Oct 1, 2026 | Tomorrow |
| S20 E260 | Episode 260 | Oct 2, 2026 | In 2 days |
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