This story for this one revolves around Al's love of football, but it's got a devil-may-care zaniness that makes it a hell of a lot more fun than an average sports-themed episode.
When Al says that he would sell his soul to play for the Chicago Bears and take them to the Super Bowl, the devil (played with relish by Robert 'Freddy Krueger' Englund) turns up to seal the deal. Sure enough, Al is selected to play for the Bulls and takes them to the finals, but Lucifer never said anything about Al playing in the final game. Al plays anyway, without the devil's help, and is accidentally killed. The devil gets Al's soul, dragging the man to hell, where he is to be tortured for all eternity.
As a horror fan, how could I possibly dislike an episode featuring Englund as Lucifer? Englund aside, this is still very entertaining, with Peggy and the kids, and the D'Arcys, also going to hell. Peggy is given hooves, which makes ringing the shopping channel impossible, Bud is given claws, and Kelly transforms into a gargoyle. Their only chance of escaping eternal damnation is if they beat the devil's team in a football match. It's enjoyable nonsense, with Al having to ultimately choose between returning home with his family or with three babes with big hooters.
When Al says that he would sell his soul to play for the Chicago Bears and take them to the Super Bowl, the devil (played with relish by Robert 'Freddy Krueger' Englund) turns up to seal the deal. Sure enough, Al is selected to play for the Bulls and takes them to the finals, but Lucifer never said anything about Al playing in the final game. Al plays anyway, without the devil's help, and is accidentally killed. The devil gets Al's soul, dragging the man to hell, where he is to be tortured for all eternity.
As a horror fan, how could I possibly dislike an episode featuring Englund as Lucifer? Englund aside, this is still very entertaining, with Peggy and the kids, and the D'Arcys, also going to hell. Peggy is given hooves, which makes ringing the shopping channel impossible, Bud is given claws, and Kelly transforms into a gargoyle. Their only chance of escaping eternal damnation is if they beat the devil's team in a football match. It's enjoyable nonsense, with Al having to ultimately choose between returning home with his family or with three babes with big hooters.