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’ First Take return vs. Stephen A. Smith gets Paul Heyman boost

When Skip Bayless returns to First Take and squares off with Stephen A. Smith for the first time in 10 years, Paul Heyman will be watching.

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 returns to ESPN’s ‘First Take’ for reunion with Stephen A Smith

*Stephen A. Smith and Skip Bayless built one of sports television’s most electric partnerships, and for one day at least, that era makes a comeback. Bayless is set to appear on ESPN’s “First Take” ...

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.