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30 for 30

The next show is a series of documentary films that delve into the world of sports, exploring the stories and struggles of athletes and teams from various disciplines.

ESPN Films' 30 for 30 is an unprecedented documentary series featuring today's finest storytellers from inside and outside of the sports world. The series is an eclectic and fascinating collection of passionate films about sports and culture, showcasing intimate and compelling stories that bring the filmmaker's vision to life.

Episodes:

Episode 1 Kings Ransom

1. Kings Ransom

Aired: Oct 6, 2009

Peter Berg's documentary on Wayne Gretzky, his decision to leave Edmonton for...

Episode 4 Muhammad and Larry

4. Muhammad and Larry

Aired: Oct 27, 2009

We follow the preparations for Ali's final attempt to win back the World Heav...

Episode 5 Without Bias

5. Without Bias

Aired: Nov 3, 2009

This episode tells the story of the rise of Len Bias as a future basketball s...

Episode 7 The U

7. The U

Aired: Dec 12, 2009

After years of indifferent results, new coach Howard Schnellenberger revitali...

Episode 9 Guru of Go

9. Guru of Go

Aired: Apr 3, 2010

We follow the career of Paul Westhead who became famous as a coach for his fa...

Episode 11 Silly Little Game

11. Silly Little Game

Aired: Apr 20, 2010

Charts the origins of fantasy sports games from a small lunchtime group known...

Episode 12 Run Ricky Run

12. Run Ricky Run

Aired: Apr 27, 2010

This documentary follows the life of Ricky Williams, a star for the Miami Dol...

Episode 13 The 16th Man

13. The 16th Man

Aired: May 4, 2010

This documentary showcases the South African "Springbok" National Rugby Team ...

Episode 14 Straight Outta L.A.

14. Straight Outta L.A.

Aired: May 11, 2010

For rapper-turned-filmmaker Ice Cube the emergence of gangster rap will be fo...

Episode 15 June 17th, 1994

15. June 17th, 1994

Aired: Jun 16, 2010

Documents on how the events on the day OJ Simpson was pursued and arrested on...

Episode 16 The Two Escobars

16. The Two Escobars

Aired: Jun 22, 2010

The rise of Colombian soccer is attributed to the influx of drug money into t...

Episode 17 The Birth of Big Air

17. The Birth of Big Air

Aired: Jul 29, 2010

In 1985, at the tender age of 13, Mat Hoffman entered into the BMX circuit as...

Episode 18 Jordan Rides the Bus

18. Jordan Rides the Bus

Aired: Aug 24, 2010

In the fall of 1993, in his prime and at the summit of the sports world, Mich...

Episode 19 Little Big Men

19. Little Big Men

Aired: Aug 31, 2010

The story of Cody Webster, playing for the little league for the town of Kirk...

Episode 20 One Night in Vegas

20. One Night in Vegas

Aired: Sep 7, 2010

On the evening of Sept. 7, 1996, Mike Tyson, the WBC heavyweight champion, at...

Episode 21 Unmatched

21. Unmatched

Aired: Sep 14, 2010

The first time Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova stepped onto a tennis cour...

Episode 23 Into the Wind

23. Into the Wind

Aired: Sep 28, 2010

In 1980, Terry Fox continued his fight against bone cancer with the pursuit o...

Episode 24 Four Days in October

24. Four Days in October

Aired: Oct 5, 2010

The Boston Red Sox overcome "The Curse" and defeat the New York Yankees in th...

Episode 25 Once Brothers

25. Once Brothers

Aired: Oct 12, 2010

Drazen Petrovic and Vlade Divac were two friends who grew up together sharing...

Episode 27 Fernando Nation

27. Fernando Nation

Aired: Oct 26, 2010

"The Natural is supposed to be a blue-eyed boy who teethed on a 36-ounce Loui...

Episode 30 Pony Excess

30. Pony Excess

Aired: Dec 11, 2010

SMU puts together the best football team in America during the early 1980s wi...

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Info about 30 for 30

Seasons: 4

Current Status: Returning Series

Network: ESPN

Production Countries: United Kingdom, United States

Genres:Sport, Documentary, History, Biography

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