Is The Champion Within coming back?
The Champion Within (2017–present) — sports on NBC
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About The Champion Within
The Champion Within is currently not scheduled to return; it is between seasons. The show last aired its most recent episode on August 22, 2020, and no new episodes have been announced since then.
The Champion Within was a sports documentary series that premiered on NBC in 2017. It showcased the inspiring stories of successful athletes, both professional and amateur, who overcame obstacles to achieve memorable moments in sports. Hosted by Lauren Thompson of Golf Channel's "Morning Drive," the series aimed to highlight that being a champion involves more than just physical prowess; it also requires grit, resilience, and heart.
The show featured Lauren Thompson as the host. It was a 30-minute program that focused on personal stories of perseverance and triumph in the sporting world. The series ran for four seasons, with the last episode airing in August 2020.
The Champion Within episode schedule
54 aired
Aired · 54
| Date | Ep. | Title |
|---|---|---|
| August 22, 2020 | S4·E18 | The Perfect Wave Goodbye |
| August 15, 2020 | S4·E17 | Surfing (for) U.S.A. |
| August 8, 2020 | S4·E16 | The Good Puck Charm |
| August 1, 2020 | S4·E15 | Ice Bold |
| July 25, 2020 | S4·E14 | Heart and Hard Work |
| June 13, 2020 | S4·E13 | Going for Gold: Gym Jams |
| June 6, 2020 | S4·E12 | Going for Gold: Down but Never Out |
| May 30, 2020 | S4·E11 | Going for Gold: First for Everything |
| May 23, 2020 | S4·E10 | Going for Gold: More Than an Athlete |
| May 16, 2020 | S4·E9 | Going for Gold: Back Flipping Forward |
| November 23, 2019 | S4·E8 | The Power of Will |
| November 16, 2019 | S4·E7 | Flo Vaulter |
| November 9, 2019 | S4·E6 | Hope Against the Rope |
| November 2, 2019 | S4·E5 | The Road to Redemption |
| October 26, 2019 | S4·E4 | The Perfect Pairings |
| October 19, 2019 | S4·E3 | Playing without Limits |
| October 12, 2019 | S4·E2 | Swimming with a Purpose |
| October 5, 2019 | S4·E1 | Lead with Speed |
| May 18, 2019 | S3·E18 | Old Habits |
| May 11, 2019 | S3·E17 | Family Business |
| May 4, 2019 | S3·E16 | Putt-ing in the Work |
| April 27, 2019 | S3·E15 | Recovery Performance |
| February 23, 2019 | S3·E14 | Back on Track |
| February 16, 2019 | S3·E13 | Better in the Long Run |
| February 9, 2019 | S3·E12 | New Memories from an Old Game |
| February 2, 2019 | S3·E11 | Speed Thrills |
| January 26, 2019 | S3·E10 | Family Fun in the Fast Lane |
| January 19, 2019 | S3·E9 | Against All Odds |
| November 24, 2018 | S3·E8 | Home Versus Visitors |
| November 17, 2018 | S3·E7 | Surf's Up on the Podium |
Show 24 earlier episodes
| November 10, 2018 | S3·E6 | Healthy Competition |
| November 3, 2018 | S3·E5 | Off and Racing |
| October 27, 2018 | S3·E4 | Speeding into First |
| October 20, 2018 | S3·E3 | Houses Divided |
| October 13, 2018 | S3·E2 | All Gas, No Brakes |
| October 6, 2018 | S3·E1 | Working Hard and Always Working |
| May 19, 2018 | S2·E18 | Dream Teams |
| May 12, 2018 | S2·E17 | Home Improvement |
| May 5, 2018 | S2·E16 | School Ties |
| April 28, 2018 | S2·E15 | Seasons of Change |
| February 17, 2018 | S2·E14 | Support Systems |
| February 10, 2018 | S2·E13 | Changing the Course |
| February 3, 2018 | S2·E12 | Father's Day |
| January 27, 2018 | S2·E11 | Inspire and Desire |
| January 20, 2018 | S2·E10 | Flight Club |
| January 13, 2018 | S2·E9 | Winter Wonders |
| November 18, 2017 | S2·E8 | Ice in the Veins |
| November 11, 2017 | S2·E7 | Running Wild |
| November 4, 2017 | S2·E6 | Pride and Joy |
| October 28, 2017 | S2·E5 | Lead by Example |
| October 21, 2017 | S2·E4 | Born to Run |
| October 14, 2017 | S2·E3 | All in a Day's Work |
| October 7, 2017 | S2·E2 | History in the Making |
| September 30, 2017 | S2·E1 | Go the Distance |
