1979 Edmonton Eskimos season

The 1979 Edmonton Eskimos finished in first place in the Western Conference with a 12–2–2 record and repeated as Grey Cup champions after winning the 67th Grey Cup.

Schedule
* Top preseason attendance of season

Season schedule
Total attendance: 340,327 Average attendance: 42,541 (99.4%)

Playoffs
* Top playoff attendance of season

Awards and honours

 * Annis Stukus Trophy – Hugh Campbell
 * CFL's Most Outstanding Canadian Award – Dave "Dr. Death" Fennell
 * CFL's Most Outstanding Offensive Lineman Award – Mike Wilson (OT)
 * CFL's Most Outstanding Rookie Award – Brian Kelly (WR)
 * Dr. Beattie Martin Trophy – Dave Fennell