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.

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 Office Sports, Bayless’s “first appearance on First Take in a decade drew ...

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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'First Take' ratings up 24% for Skip Bayless return

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

Skip Bayless reunites with Stephen A. Smith on 'First Take,' immediately begins LeBron James hate

After 10 years away, Skip Bayless made his triumphant(?) return to ESPN’s “First Take.” Joining him on the program was none other than Stephen A. Smith, who verbally sparred with Bayless on the show ...

Stephen A. Smith calls for ESPN to re-hire former ‘First Take’ co-host

Ever since the departure of former “First Take” co-host Shannon Sharpe, Stephen A. Smith has worked with a rotating group of guest analysts on ESPN’s hit show. But Smith is ready to see that come to ...
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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.