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20 episodes

The Champion - Season 1

First aired Oct 20, 2004Season 1

Hell breaks lose when an ambitious coach (Johnny Yan) takes over the training of the women swim team. He places high hopes on the most promising swimmer (Jeanette Aw) who fails to live up to his expectations because of excessive family burdens. In between clashes, they developed feelings for each other until the untimely return of his ex-wife... Swim buddies (Fiona Xie) and (Joyce) compete not only in the pool but also in their quest for love. Trouble brews when both fall for the same guy (Toro) from the water polo team. Ironically, their siblings (Qi Yuwu) and (Jessica) get entangled in yet another game of unrequited underwater love when the latter decides to turn his attention to another... Things get heated up when the competition draws near... Will the trials of true friendship and the turbulence of courtship cause them to falter? Or will it fuel their drive to excel in the sport they love .

Episodes

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Episode 1

Episode 1

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Oct 20, 200445 min

After being defeated, the Flying Fish accepts the challenge to compete with the Seagulls again, but an accident causes them to hit another bottom.

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Episode 2

Episode 2

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Oct 27, 200445 min

Flying Fish is on the brink of dissolution. Kaixin has an unexpected encounter with Jiajun. Flying Fish's new coach surprises everyone.

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Episode 3

Episode 3

NR
Nov 3, 200445 min

The new coach trains the team rigorously. Jingwen clashes with Kaiwei. Yilin lies to get close to Jiajun. Jingwen makes a shocking decision.

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Episode 4

Episode 4

NR
Nov 10, 200445 min

Jiajun and Kaixin organize a charity fair together. Ruthless Zhengkang causes the team to suffer, and a prank endangers Wu Jie.

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Episode 5

Episode 5

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Nov 17, 200445 min

Zhengkang apologizes to Jingwen, who decides to return to the team after knowing his past. The relationship between Jiajun and Kaixin heats up.

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Episode 6

Episode 6

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Nov 24, 200445 min

Zhengkang earns the respect of the team. Yilin sets a trap for Kaixin. Jinglong runs away from home, and Kaiwei is falsely accused at work.

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Episode 7

Episode 7

NR
Dec 1, 200445 min

As Jingwen helps Kaiwei out of jams, he offers to look for Jinglong. Kaixin and Jiajun are at loggerheads due to the charity fund.

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Episode 8

Episode 8

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Dec 8, 200445 min

Kaiwei and Jingwen reconciles after Jinglong is rescued. Zhengkang impresses Jingwen after coaching Jingfang to swim. Jiajun and Kaixin make amends.

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Episode 9

Episode 9

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Dec 15, 200445 min

During a trip to Cairns, Jiajun and Jinxiang care deeply for Kaixin. Feeling left out, Yilin sets Kaixin up. Zhengkang and Jingwen grow closer.

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Episode 10

Episode 10

NR
Dec 22, 200445 min

Kaixin and Jiajun's relationship becomes strained while Yixuan and and Kaiwei experience a surprising breakthrough. An unexpected guest shows up.

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Episode 11

Episode 11

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Dec 29, 200445 min

Zhengkang is troubled by Anni's return, who gets jealous of Jingwen. Kaixin breaks up with Jiajun, who is later caught up in an unexpected drama.

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Episode 12

Episode 12

NR
Jan 5, 200545 min

Jingwen and Kaiwei bonds. Kaixin realizes what Yilin has been doing. Anni is frustrated by Zhengkang's presence.

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Episode 13

Episode 13

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Jan 12, 200545 min

Flying Fish unite to compete for the team's honor. Jingwen tries to protect her brother, but ends up putting Zhengkang in danger.

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Episode 14

Episode 14

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Jan 19, 200545 min

Mingcai and Jinglong amend fences, and Jiajun reconciles with Kaixin. As Jingwen takes care of Zhengkang, they form a close bond.

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Episode 15

Episode 15

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Jan 26, 200545 min

As Anni tries to win Zhengkang back, Jingwen confides in Kaiwei. Jealously of the relationship between Kaixin and Jiajun, Yilin hatches a secret plan

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Episode 16

Episode 16

NR
Feb 2, 200545 min

Jingwen backs out as Zhengkang tries to get back together with Anni. Kaiwei and Jingwen grows closer. Yilin plots against Kaixin.

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Episode 17

Episode 17

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Feb 9, 200545 min

Beleaguered Kaixin breaks up with Jiajun through a chain of misunderstandings. Jingwen reaches her breaking point after a sudden turn of events.

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Episode 18

Episode 18

NR
Feb 16, 200545 min

Aware of what Yilin has been doing, Kaixin faces conflict feelings. Kaiwei and Jingwen's relationship has a breakthrough.

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Episode 19

Episode 19

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Feb 23, 200545 min

Jingwen and Kaiwei have an embarrassing encounter with Yixuan. The Flying Fish is defamed. Yilin feels upset and runs into trouble.

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Episode 20

Episode 20

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Mar 2, 200545 min

Flying Fish reunite and fight to win. Zhengkang and Anni reconnect with each other. Kaiwei finally realizes his feeling towards Yixuan and Jingwen.