Skip Bayless boosts Stephen A's sluggish "First Take" ratings by 24% on their reunion show

Skip Bayless' return to ESPN's "First Take" boosted viewership by 24%, raising questions about whether the show needs him back on a regular basis.

Bomani Jones: Criticism of ‘First Take’ often becomes criticism of its audience

As First Take has grown into the biggest show on sports television, the show and its host, Stephen A. Smith, have become lightning rods for criticism of the entire industry. Many attribute the ...

Skip Bayless return has major impact on First Take ratings

Skip Bayless made his return to First Take with Stephen A. Smith last Friday and it had a major impact on ratings. Per Front ...
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'First Take' ratings up 24% for Skip Bayless return

The episode marked Bayless’s first ESPN appearance in a decade.

Stephen A. Smith, Skip Bayless on 'First Take' recap: Wild LeBron takes and more

Come follow along as Stephen A. Smith and Skip Bayless reunited on ESPN and "First Take." Here are the highlights from Friday.

Does Stephen A Smith owe former partner Skip Bayless a full-time role on the show "First Take?"

Skip Bayless spent 28 emotional minutes discussing his First Take reunion with Stephen A. Smith, calling their partnership greater than his marriage.

Skip Bayless, Stephen A. Smith, set to reunite on ESPN's 'First Take'

"First Take" will have a familiar feel when Skip Bayless rejoins the ESPN program led by Stephen A. Smith this week.
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Skip Bayless Re-Energizes ‘First Take’ in ESPN Return

Will more appearances by Bayless follow?
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Skip Bayless' return to 'First Take' results in TV ratings boost

After a decade apart, Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith reunited for one show on Friday with predictable results: A massive ratings boost.

Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith to reunite on ESPN's 'First Take' for one day only

Skip Bayless will join Stephen A. Smith on Friday's episode of 'First Take' in what the network describes as 'a one-time reunion' on the show they once co-hosted.