The Champion - Season 1

First aired: 10/20/2004 20 episodes

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 .

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Episodes

1. Episode 1

Aired: 10/20/2004

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

2. Episode 2

Aired: 10/27/2004

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

3. Episode 3

Aired: 11/3/2004

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

4. Episode 4

Aired: 11/10/2004

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

5. Episode 5

Aired: 11/17/2004

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

6. Episode 6

Aired: 11/24/2004

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.

7. Episode 7

Aired: 12/1/2004

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

8. Episode 8

Aired: 12/8/2004

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

9. Episode 9

Aired: 12/15/2004

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

10. Episode 10

Aired: 12/22/2004

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

11. Episode 11

Aired: 12/29/2004

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.

12. Episode 12

Aired: 1/5/2005

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

13. Episode 13

Aired: 1/12/2005

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

14. Episode 14

Aired: 1/19/2005

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

15. Episode 15

Aired: 1/26/2005

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

16. Episode 16

Aired: 2/2/2005

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

17. Episode 17

Aired: 2/9/2005

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

18. Episode 18

Aired: 2/16/2005

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

19. Episode 19

Aired: 2/23/2005

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

20. Episode 20

Aired: 3/2/2005

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