Welcome to Wrexham — Season 1
Back-to-back-to-back-to-back at it again.
About this season
Documentary series tracking the dreams and worries of Wrexham, a working-class town in North Wales, UK, as two Hollywood stars (Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds) take ownership of the town’s historic yet struggling football club.
Episodes (18)
1. Dream
8.5Aired 24 August 2022 • 29 min
Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney attempt a takeover of the world’s third oldest professional football (a.k.a. soccer) club, located in Wrexham, a working class town in northern Wales in the United Kingdom.
2. Reality
7.9Aired 24 August 2022 • 28 min
Wrexham Football Club attempts to qualify for the playoffs as their new owners try to (very quickly) learn the ins and outs of a game and an industry they know nothing about.
3. Rebuilding
7.9Aired 31 August 2022 • 27 min
With just weeks before the season begins, Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds find themselves having to convince star football players and executives to take a chance on Wrexham.
4. Home Opener
7.3Aired 31 August 2022 • 25 min
The first Wrexham home opener of the new era arrives, whether Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds are ready for it or not.
5. Fearless
7.2Aired 7 September 2022 • 26 min
Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney land an important partnership as the Wrexham goalies - and fans - face some tough contests.
6. Hamilton!
7.0Aired 7 September 2022 • 27 min
Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney try to fulfill one of their biggest promises to Wrexham as a previous owner’s dark shadow still lingers.
7. Wide World of Wales
6.5Aired 14 September 2022 • 27 min
In this "very special episode", Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney take us through on a tour of Wales - and TV show formats.
8. Away We Go
7.2Aired 14 September 2022 • 28 min
Wrexham Chairmen Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney make a surprise appearance at an away game to watch Wrexham play in person for the very first time.
9. Welcome Home
7.7Aired 21 September 2022 • 49 min
After a year of cheering from afar due to Covid, Co-Chairmen Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney finally get to visit Wrexham and spend time with their team and the town.
10. Hooligans
5.8Aired 28 September 2022 • 25 min
Unfortunate occurrences at the first home game attended by the Co-Chairmen lead to a police investigation and raise the ugly specter of football Hooliganism.
11. Sack the Gaffer
7.3Aired 28 September 2022 • 26 min
Fans grumble about Wrexham's lackluster performance and aim their ire at manager Phil Parkinson. Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney debate his future with the club.
12. Wins and Losses
6.0Aired 5 October 2022 • 26 min
Wrexham AFC begin to play up to their potential while off the field challenges put match play in perspective.
13. Worst Team in the League
7.2Aired 5 October 2022 • 24 min
Roster changes threaten Wrexham's momentum as they prepare to face the worst team in the league.
14. A Hollywood Distraction
7.4Aired 5 October 2022 • 23 min
Ryan Reynolds surprises the team with a visit as Wrexham prepares for the biggest match of the season against Stockport County, their rivals for promotion.
15. Daggers
7.2Aired 5 October 2022 • 25 min
With one match left to play in the regular season, Wrexham has a chance to win the league and promotion.
16. Hello Wembley
7.4Aired 12 October 2022 • 25 min
Hollywood stars and Wrexham residents descend on London for the Red Dragons' big match at legendary Wembley Stadium.
17. Wromance
6.6Aired 12 October 2022 • 21 min
An inside look at the unusual beginnings and dynamics of Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney's football friendship.
18. Do or Die
7.8Aired 12 October 2022 • 46 min
For the first time in 14 years, Wrexham has a chance to be promoted out of the National League. Can they do it?