
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.
Cast
Jay Glazer
Self - Host

Michael Strahan
Self - Host
Seasons
E1Could You Cover Jerry Rice?
Mar 6, 2006
Professional sports legends Dennis Rodman, Jim McMahon, Matt Williams, Bill Goldberg and Jerry Rice compete head to head against average joes.
E2Can You Tackle Bill Romanowski?
Mar 13, 2006
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.
E3Could You Block Kevin Greene?
Mar 20, 2006
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
E4Could You Hit John Rocker?
Mar 27, 2006
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.
E5Could You Tackle Herschel Walker?
Apr 10, 2006
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.
E6Could You Out-Homer Bo Jackson?
Apr 17, 2006
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.
E7Could You Go One-On-One Against Clyde Drexler?
Apr 24, 2006
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.
E8Could You Stop an Alexi Lalas Kick?
May 1, 2006
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.
E9Could You Outrun the Fastest Man Alive?
May 8, 2006
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.
E10Could You Be PVJ Champ?
May 15, 2006
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.
Three regular Joes compete individually against four all time great professional athletes in sports competitions.
E1Think You Can Stop Michael Irvin?
Jan 25, 2007
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.
E2Kordell Stewart Gets Revenge on the Refs
Feb 1, 2007
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.
E3One Round with Roy Jones Jr.
Feb 8, 2007
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.
E4Think You Can Tackle Andre Reed?
Feb 15, 2007
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.
E5Sportscasters Take on the Pros
Feb 22, 2007
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
E6Kordell Stewart Slashes Through the Joes
Mar 1, 2007
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.
E7New York Pros Beat Up on Boston Joes
Mar 8, 2007
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.
E8Can Anyone Catch Andre Rison?
Mar 15, 2007
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.
E9Daryl Strawberry Smacks Down College Mascots
Mar 22, 2007
Strawberry bloodies the Joes wth his bat. Cobi Jones kicks some butt on the soccer pitch, and Andre Reed battles the Joes for passes
E10Best Joes Take on the Best Pros
Mar 29, 2007
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.
A hour long sports competition show that pits regular guys against world class professional athletes.
E1Kurt Angle Kicks Some Joe Ass
Jan 23, 2008
The Joes have to wrestle Kurt Angle, play defense against Jimmy Smith and go one-on-one against Kendall Gill.
E2Ricky Williams Runs Again
Jan 31, 2008
The Joes try to tackle Ricky Williams, out-rebound Charles Oakley and last one round in the boxing ring with Arturo Gatti.
E3Catch Rocket Ismail
Feb 7, 2008
The Joes try to outrun Rocket Ismail on the football field, out-shoot Kenny Anderson in basketball and get a pitch past Joe Carter.
E4Outgun Hall of Famer Warren Moon
Feb 14, 2008
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.
E5Survive a Jesse Armstead Hit
Feb 21, 2008
The Joes get crushed by linebacker Jesse Armstead, blocked by Derrick Coleman and knocked around the ice by Marty McSorley.
E6Survive a Paul Coffey Cross Check
Feb 28, 2008
Joes try to tackle running back Christian Okoye, outshoot basketballer Dan Majerle and out skate hockey legend Paul Coffey.
E7John Randle Bloodies Some Joes
Mar 6, 2008
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.
E8Beat Jeff George's Rocket Arm
Mar 13, 2008
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.
E9Semifinal: The 100 Man Defense
Mar 20, 2008
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.
E10Finale: The Last Joe Standing is Crowned
Mar 27, 2008
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.
Pros vs. Joes returns to Spike TV with new hosts Michael Strahan and Jay Glazer. Each episode features average joes competing against retired greats from the football and basketball world with the chance of winning $10,000!
E1Shawn Kemp Crashes the Boards
Apr 27, 2009
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.
E2Simeon Rice Busts Some Heads
May 4, 2009
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.
E3Zo In Your Face
May 11, 2009
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.
E4The Fight
May 18, 2009
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.
E5The Shutout
May 25, 2009
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.
E6Priest Holmes Train Rides Again
Jun 1, 2009
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.
E7Antoine Walker Goes Around the World
Jun 8, 2009
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.
E8Rich Gannon to Tim Brown!
Jun 15, 2009
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.
On this season of Pros vs. Joes, there will be one sport played in each episode (football - 4 episodes, and basketball - 4 episodes) featuring three skill competitions and a three-on-three final game, pitting the Pros against the Joes.
E1Bragging Rights: NBA Vs. NFL
Jul 21, 2010
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.
E2The Wildcat Originator
Jul 28, 2010
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.
E317's the Magic Number
Aug 4, 2010
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.
E4The Bucs are Back in Town
Aug 11, 2010
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.
E5Trash Talk Heard 'Round the World!
Aug 18, 2010
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.
E6Don't Let the Size Fool You
Aug 25, 2010
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.
E7Can Experience Beat Youth?
Sep 1, 2010
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.
E8Can't Shake Lavar
Sep 8, 2010
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.
Storyline
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.
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