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.
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Best Stephen A Smith-Skip Bayless reunion moments, from 'blasphemous' LeBron-MJ debate to Knicks vs. Cowboys misery

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‘First Take’ ratings spike for Skip Bayless reunion show, per report

Unsurprisingly, First Take had a banner day in the viewership department last Friday for Skip Bayless’ return to the ESPN morning program. Bayless, who returned to debate longtime foil Stephen A.
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Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith to reunite on ESPN’s ‘First Take’ for one day only

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Skip Bayless will return to ESPN’s “First Take” for one Friday episode, reuniting with Stephen A. Smith after ...