Episode 1
Rodman: For Better or Worse
1h 42m
The unfettered and definitive look at the life and career of Dennis Rodman.
Episode credits
Directed by Todd Kapostasy
TV series
30 for 30
2009TV-PG4 seasons7.6 / 10
30 for 30 is the title for a series of documentary films airing on ESPN, its sister networks, and online highlighting interesting people and events in sports history. This currently includes four "volumes" of 30 episodes each, a 13-episode series under the ESPN Films Presents title in 2011–2012, and a series of 30 for 30 Shorts shown through the ESPN.com website. The series has also expanded to include Soccer Stories, which aired in advance of the 2014 FIFA World Cup, and audio podcasts. This entry refers to the main Volumes of the series presented by ESPN
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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30 for 30 is the title for a series of documentary films airing on ESPN, its sister networks, and online highlighting interesting people and events in sports history. This currently includes four "volumes" of 30 episodes each, a 13-episode series under the ESPN Films Presents title in 2011–2012, and a series of 30 for 30 Shorts shown through the ESPN.com website. The series has also expanded to include Soccer Stories, which aired in advance of the 2014 FIFA World Cup, and audio podcasts. This entry refers to the main Volumes of the series presented by ESPN
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Episode 2
Chuck & Tito
1h 30m
The hot-and-cold relationship between MMA fighters Chuck Liddell and Tito Ortiz, from the start of UFC through its rise in popularity and to the present day.
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Directed by Micah Brown
Episode 3
Vick: Part 1
2h1.0 / 10
Part 1 of 2. Chronicling the career of quarterback Michael Vick: his incredible rise, shocking fall and polarizing return. After high school in Newport News, Va., Vick led Virginia Tech to a BCS title game and was drafted No. 1 by the Atlanta Falcons. He was also a star who refused to turn his back on the friends who'd been with him since the beginning. Ultimately, that refusal would portend his downfall. Directed by Stanley Nelson.
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Directed by Stanley Nelson
Episode 4
Vick: Part 2
2h1.0 / 10
Part 2 of 2. Chronicling the career of quarterback Michael Vick: his incredible rise, shocking fall and polarizing return. Vick served nearly two years for crimes related to involvement in a dog fighting ring, going from star athlete to national pariah; from one of the most popular players in the NFL and all of sports to a man as ostracized as virtually any public figure in America. Directed by Stanley Nelson.
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Directed by Stanley NelsonGuest stars Jeffrey Lurie
Episode 5
Lance: Part 1
1h 36m
Part 1. An in-depth look at the rise and fall of cyclist Lance Armstrong, who won seven straight Tour de France titles before being implicated in one of sport's largest doping scandals. Extensive interviews with Armstrong are featured by director Marina Zenovich.
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Directed by Marina Zenovich
Episode 6
Lance: Part 2
1h 48m
Part 2. An in-depth look at the rise and fall of cyclist Lance Armstrong, who won seven straight Tour de France titles before being implicated in one of sport's largest doping scandals. Extensive interviews with Armstrong are featured by director Marina Zenovich.
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Directed by Marina Zenovich
Episode 7
Be Water
1h
An exploration of the life and legacy of Bruce Lee as an acting and martial arts icon.
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Directed by Bao Nguyen
Episode 8
Long Gone Summer
1h1.0 / 10
A look back at the 1998 home run chase between Mark McGwire and Sammy Sosa.
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Directed by AJ Schnack
Episode 9
The Life and Trials of Oscar Pistorius Part 1
1h 37m8.0 / 10
Part 1 of 4. The life of South African Paralympic sprinter Oscar Pistorius, from his childhood during the last days of apartheid, to worldwide celebrity as the first double-leg amputee to compete in the able-bodied Olympics, to his conviction for killing his girlfriend.
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Directed by Daniel Gordon
Episode 10
The Life and Trials of Oscar Pistorius Part 2
1h 22m8.0 / 10
Part 2 of 4. The life of South African Paralympic sprinter Oscar Pistorius, from his childhood during the last days of apartheid, to worldwide celebrity as the first double-leg amputee to compete in the able-bodied Olympics, to his conviction for killing his girlfriend.
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Directed by Daniel Gordon
Episode 11
The Life and Trials of Oscar Pistorius Part 3
1h 13m7.0 / 10
Part 3 of 4. The life of South African Paralympic sprinter Oscar Pistorius, from his childhood during the last days of apartheid, to worldwide celebrity as the first double-leg amputee to compete in the able-bodied Olympics, to his conviction for killing his girlfriend.
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Directed by Daniel Gordon
Episode 12
The Life and Trials of Oscar Pistorius Part 4
1h 47m
Part 4 of 4. The life of South African Paralympic sprinter Oscar Pistorius, from his childhood during the last days of apartheid, to worldwide celebrity as the first double-leg amputee to compete in the able-bodied Olympics, to his conviction for killing his girlfriend.
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Directed by Daniel Gordon
Episode 13
The Infinite Race
1h 13m
The story of the Tarahumara, an indigenous community in Mexico, famed for their legendary running ability, and their preference for running barefoot, who inspired an ultrarunning craze across the world, and what's happened as their homes and communities were ravaged by drug cartels and violence.
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Directed by Bernardo Ruiz
Episode 14
Al Davis vs. The NFL
1h 21m
Using deepfake technology and content from the NFL Films archives, reconstructions of Raiders owner Al Davis and NFL commissioner Pete Rozelle tell the story of their contentious rivalry, in particular Davis's desire to move his team from Oakland to Los Angeles despite the league's objections.
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Directed by Ken Rodgers
Episode 15
Breakaway
1h 16m1.0 / 10
Maya Moore, one of women's basketball's most decorated players, stepped away from her sport to advocate for a man she believed to be wrongly imprisoned—a cause that changed her life in unexpected ways.
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Directed by Rudy ValdezGuest stars Maya Moore, Jonathan Irons
Episode 16
Once Upon a Time in Queens Part 1
50m1.0 / 10
An in-depth examination of the 1986 New York Mets.
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Directed by Nick Davis
Episode 17
Once Upon a Time in Queens Part 2
50m1.0 / 10
An in-depth examination of the 1986 New York Mets.
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Directed by Nick Davis
Episode 18
Once Upon a Time in Queens Part 3
50m1.0 / 10
An in-depth examination of the 1986 New York Mets.
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Directed by Nick Davis
Episode 19
Once Upon a Time in Queens Part 4
51m1.0 / 10
An in-depth examination of the 1986 New York Mets.
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Directed by Nick Davis
Episode 20
The Tuck Rule
51m
Chronicling the controversial "tuck rule" decision in a 2001-2002 Raiders-Patriots playoff game that keyed Tom Brady's first postseason win and helped launch a dynasty under coach Bill Belichick. Raiders DB Charles Woodson discusses the play with Brady, with additional interviews with referee Walt Coleman, and others from the game. Directed by Ken Rodgers and Nick Mascolo.
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Episode 21
Shark
1h 18m9.0 / 10
This documentary examines the legendary career of professional golfer Greg Norman, and how it was shaped by one stunning day at the Masters Tournament in 1996.
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Episode 22
The Greatest Mixtape Ever
52m4.0 / 10
The documentary examines how 1990s streetball and the And1 Mixtape transformed basketball culture at large. In the late 1990s, a burgeoning young New York City DJ, Set Free, had the idea to set some grainy streetball highlights to a soundtrack of emerging rap music. The results culminated in what came to be known as the And1 Mixtape, a series of VHS tapes that forever transformed the game of basketball.
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Episode 23
Dream On (Part 1)
53m
At the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta, the USA women’s basketball team dominated the competition. Eight wins. Zero losses. Gold medals around their necks. They made it look easy. But that’s barely the start of the real story of the Women’s Dream Team. Because the truth about how the team came together, and what they endured on their grueling 14-month road leading up to the Olympics, is one of the most unlikely and most complicated tales told in sports history.
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Episode 24
Dream On (Part 2)
51m
At the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta, the USA women’s basketball team dominated the competition. Eight wins. Zero losses. Gold medals around their necks. They made it look easy. But that’s barely the start of the real story of the Women’s Dream Team. Because the truth about how the team came together, and what they endured on their grueling 14-month road leading up to the Olympics, is one of the most unlikely and most complicated tales told in sports history.
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Episode 25
Dream On (Part 3)
52m
At the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta, the USA women’s basketball team dominated the competition. Eight wins. Zero losses. Gold medals around their necks. They made it look easy. But that’s barely the start of the real story of the Women’s Dream Team. Because the truth about how the team came together, and what they endured on their grueling 14-month road leading up to the Olympics, is one of the most unlikely and most complicated tales told in sports history.
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Episode 26
Jeanette Lee Vs.
51m4.0 / 10
Jeanette Lee is an Asian-American billiards player who brought strength, sex appeal and skill to pool halls around the world; after her recent cancer diagnosis, Lee looks back on her storied career and opens up about her life.
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Episode 27
Bullies of Baltimore
1h 42m3.0 / 10
They were arguably the most dominating defensive team in NFL history – and perhaps the most entertaining club that pro football has ever seen. A behemoth on the field that turned into, literally, one of the classic shows of the reality television era. Now, a little more than two decades after one extraordinary season etched their legacy for all time, the documentary tells the story of a Super Bowl champion for the ages.
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Episode 28
The American Gladiators Documentary Part 1
1h 30m
Part 1 of 2. The cast and crew of American Gladiators look back on the iconic 90s series which pitted "amateur" contestants against professional "gladiators." It was "part sports, part game show, but all American."
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Episode 29
The American Gladiators Documentary Part 2
1h 30m
Part 2 of 2. The cast and crew of American Gladiators look back on the iconic 90s series which pitted "amateur" contestants against professional "gladiators." It was "part sports, part game show, but all American."
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Episode 30
The Luckiest Guy in the World: Part 1
58m9.0 / 10
A multi-part film chronicling the colorful life of basketball Hall Of Famer and Grateful Dead superfan Bill Walton.
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Directed by Steve JamesGuest stars Bill Walton
Episode 31
The Luckiest Guy in the World: Part 2
52m9.0 / 10
Bill was part of UCLA’s 88-game winning streak but when it ended,it devastated him. Despite injuries early in the NBA, he was a force to be reckoned with.
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Directed by Steve JamesGuest stars Bill Walton
Episode 32
The Luckiest Guy in the World: Part 3
52m
Bill Walton was at the top of his game for the Blazers and his play would earn him an MVP, even as he went up against legends like Kareem.
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Directed by Steve JamesGuest stars Bill Walton
Episode 33
The Luckiest Guy in the World: Part 4
1h 15m8.0 / 10
The decision to leave the Trail Blazers was tough for Bill and a failed stint at the Clippers would lead him to team up with the legendary Larry Bird.
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Directed by Steve JamesGuest stars Bill Walton
Episode 34
The Great Heisman Race of 1997
52m
The story of the 1997 Heisman Trophy race and the now-legendary players who vied for the honor of College Football's best player award that season.
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Episode 35
The Minister of Defense
1h 41m1.0 / 10
A portrait of legendary NFL defensive lineman, Reggie White, who constantly strived to "do right" but found that sometimes there is no easy answer as to what 'right' means.
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Episode 36
I'm Just Here for the Riot
1h 18m
On June 15, 2011, the Canucks' Game 7 Stanley Cup Finals loss to the Boston Bruins sparks a massive riot in downtown Vancouver. Police cars are overturned and burned, windows are shattered, stores are looted, and waves of young people are caught up in the mayhem.
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Episode 37
False Positive
1h 38m1.0 / 10
Butch Reynolds was one of the biggest track and field stars in the world, a talent in his prime on top of his sport. But when he took a drug test in Monaco in the summer of 1990, his career was upended, and his life was forever changed.
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Episode 38
No Scope: The Story of FaZe Clan
1h6.0 / 10
A history of Call of Duty clan turned esports organization FaZe Clan and their numerous tumultuous events throughout their decade-plus existence.
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Episode 39
American Son
1h
A profile of Michael Chang, a Taiwanese-American tennis professional, and his 1989 French Open title win, including his upset over Ivan Lendl.
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Episode 40
Dude Perfect: A Very Long Shot
1h 19m10.0 / 10
A look at content creators Dude Perfect, going over their dramatic rise and the sacrifices they went through in the realm of sports-themed entertainment.
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Episode 41
Stolen Gold
1h 21m5.0 / 10
Ramón Torres confronts a deception within the Spanish basketball ID team he captained at the 2000 Summer Paralympics: Many of his teammates were revealed to not actually have intellectual disabilities (and were stripped of their gold-medal win as a result).
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Directed by Suemay OramGuest stars Ramón Torres Soto, Rosie Torres Soto, Suemay Oram, Sylvester Stallone, Fernando Martin Vicente, Juan Carlos I, Javier Vega, Graham Richardson
Episode 42
The New York Sack Exchange
1h8.0 / 10
A nostalgic look back at the sensational defensive line of the 1980s New York Jets. This group of larger-than-life personalities not only terrorized quarterbacks but also captivated an entire city with their flamboyant style and relentless drive.
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Directed by Ken RodgersGuest stars Method Man
Episode 43
Empire Skate
1h 22m
Tells the story of New York City's distinctive skateboarding culture of the 1990s, which spawned the global brand Supreme and continues to impact the skate scene to this day.
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Episode 44
Berlusconi: Condemned to Win: Part 1
50m
A.C. Milan’s success became Berlusconi’s path to power, politics, and scandal.
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Episode 45
Berlusconi: Condemned to Win: Part 2
48m
A.C. Milan’s success became Berlusconi’s path to power, politics, and scandal.
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Episode 46
Berlusconi: Condemned to Win: Part 3
50m
A.C. Milan’s success became Berlusconi’s path to power, politics, and scandal.
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Episode 47
Boo-Yah: A Portrait of Stuart Scott
1h 19m1.0 / 10
Stuart Scott broke barriers as a pioneering Black sports anchor who brought hip-hop culture to mainstream TV, inspiring millions before and during his courageous battle with cancer.
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Episode 48
The Philly Special
52m
Players, coaches, and fans explore the iconic play that gave Philadelphia its first Super Bowl win.
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Guest stars Doug Pederson
Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026
More about 30 for 30
Cast
Morgan Freeman
Wayne GretzkyHimself
Walter GretzkyHimself
Janet JonesHerself (as Janet Jones Gretzky)Jim MathesonHimself
Bruce McNallHimself
Marty McSorleyHimself
Rod PhillipsHimself
Credits
- Created by
- Bill Simmons, Connor Schell, John Dahl
Production details
- Status
- Returning Series
- Series type
- Documentary
- Episodes
- 140
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
ESPNUnited States
ESPN FilmsUnited States
Themes
ice hockeysportsportssports documentarysports hero
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