Match of the Day celebrated its 25th anniversary and had to cope with the fact that, for the first time since its inception in 1964, it couldn't broadcast any League football. Instead, the team settled into the four year contract with the intention of breathing new life into the FA Cup. With the new contract came a totally revamped show.
Episode 1
20th August 1988: FA Charity Shield: Liverpool v Wimbledon
August 20, 1988
Ninety-nine days ago lightning struck and Wimbledon beat mighty Liverpool to take the FA Cup in the biggest upset of last season. Could it happen again? Jimmy Hill introduces highlights and analyses the key moments from this afternoon's action at Wembley Stadium.
Episode 2
19th November 1988: FA Cup First Round
November 19, 1988
The oldest, best-loved Cup competition in the history of world football - that's the FA Cup. Action tonight from two matches which typify the giant-killing potential of the competition - and goals and upsets from around the country. Enfield v Leyton Orient Southport v Port Vale
Episode 3
10th December 1988: FA Cup Second Round
December 10, 1988
The FA Cup competition rolls onward - 20 matches, and 40 teams all hoping they'll join the big boys in the draw for the third round. Action from today's matches plus the draw, live from the FA headquarters shortly after 11.00pm this evening. Kettering Town v Bristol Rovers Altrincham v Halifax Town
Episode 4
7th January 1989: FA Cup Third Round
January 7, 1989
The most romantic Saturday of the season - as football's minnows aim to topple the mighty in the FA Cup third round. highlights of three of the day's most compelling ties plus the goals, shocks and surprises from around the country, with comment from Jimmy Hill. Sutton United v Coventry City Bradford City v Tottenham Hotspur West Bromwich Albion v Everton
Episode 5
8th January 1989: FA Cup Third Round: West Ham United v Arsenal
January 8, 1989
Live FA Cup action with two of the country's most prestigious sides battling it out for a place in tomorrow's fourth round draw. West Ham, FA Cup winners three times in the past 25 years, play host to five-times winners Arsenal. The whole game live plus at half-time, a goal-frenzied review of yesterday's action.
Episode 6
28th January 1989: FA Cup Fourth Round
January 28, 1989
This season's FA Cup third round produced some of the most stunning results in the history of the competition. Can the fourth round add further illustrious chapters to football's knockout story? Highlights of three matches plus goals from around the country is tonight's fare. Norwich City v Sutton United Aston Villa v Wimbledon Plymouth Argyle v Everton
Episode 7
29th January 1989: FA Cup Fourth Round: Millwall v Liverpool
January 29, 1989
Live coverage of London's Pride of Lions versus Merseyside's footballing aristocrats.
Episode 8
18th February 1989: FA Cup Fifth Round
February 18, 1989
Just 16 teams left, and favourites Liverpool and rank outsiders Grimsby Town both share the realisation that success this weekend will take them one step nearer to Wembley. Highlights from three of the day's most compelling ties. Plus the goals from the other four matches. Hull City v Liverpool Barnsley v Everton Bournemouth v Manchester United
Episode 9
19th February 1989: FA Cup Fifth Round: Watford v Nottingham Forest
February 19, 1989
Live coverage of a potential thriller as Second Division Watford, conquerors already of First Division Newcastle United and Derby County, meet last year's semi-finalists Nottingham Forest. Watford have never won the FA Cup but neither has Forest's Brian Clough. It should be a fascinating afternoon's football backed up with a goal-packed half-time review of yesterday's action.
Episode 10
18th March 1989: FA Cup Sixth Round
March 18, 1989
It's nearing the final bend on the road to Wembley and just seven First Division teams, plus plucky Brentford of the Third Division, are left to fight it out. Highlights of the day's action, with comment from Jimmy Hill. Manchester United v Nottingham Forest Liverpool v Brentford West Ham United v Norwich City
Episode 11
19th March 1989: FA Cup Sixth Round: Everton v Wimbledon
March 19, 1989
Last season, Wimbledon defied both logic and the critics, as they beat League Champions Liverpool to win the FA Cup. The trophy they cherish; their ambition is to retain it. Can the south west London side upset the odds again by winning at Everton, football's 'school of science'? It's an intriguing prospect, with the guarantee of goals at half-time.
Episode 13
20th May 1989: FA Cup Final: Liverpool v Everton
May 20, 1989
Highlights of the match, players reactions and comment from Jimmy Hill.