TV series

The Contender

Name: The Contender
Genre: Drama
Cast: Marc Singer, Katherine Cannon, Moses Gunn, Alan Stock, Louise Latham

1980, English, on CBS. Created by Richard Collins.

A college student turned prizefighter hopes to make it big so that he can support his widowed mother and younger brother.

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Seasons: 1
Episodes: 5
Episode length: 60 min
Status: Ended in 1980

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Aired 1 May 1980

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Season 1

1980 · 5 episodes

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First aired: 3 April 1980
Last aired: 1 May 1980
Network: CBS
Language: English
Country: United States
Type: Miniseries

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How many seasons of The Contender are there?

The Contender has 1 season and 5 episodes, about 60 minutes each.

Is The Contender finished?

Yes. The Contender ended in 1980, so you can watch the whole story.

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What shows are like The Contender?

If you liked The Contender, try Bel-Air, Survivor's Remorse, Offspring.

Who created The Contender?

The Contender was created by Richard Collins and stars Marc Singer, Katherine Cannon, Moses Gunn.