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30 for 30: Volume III

32 episodes · first aired Oct 13, 2015

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1 Trojan War Oct 13, 2015 · 1h 17m A profile of the rise and fall of USC Trojans football during Pete Carroll's coaching tenure in the 2000s.
2 The Prince of Pennsylvania Oct 20, 2015 · 50m An exploration of the turbulent relationship between Olympic wrestling brothers Mark and Dave Schultz and their eccentric benefactor, John du Pont, culminating in the murder of Dave by du…
3 The Gospel According to Mac Nov 3, 2015 · 1h 43m A look at how Bill McCartney mixed two religions—college football and evangelical Christianity—while serving as head coach of the Colorado Buffaloes in the 1990s, a tenure that included a…
4 Chasing Tyson Nov 10, 2015 · 1h 19m A look at how Evander Holyfield spent years (1989–91 & 1995–96) trying to arrange his first fight with Mike Tyson in an effort to gain the respect he knew he could only gain by defeating…
5 Four Falls Of Buffalo Dec 12, 2015 · 1h 42m A profile of the Buffalo Bills teams of the early 1990s, when the franchise became the first team to play in—and lose—four consecutive Super Bowls.
6 The '85 Bears Feb 4, 2016 · 1h 41m A 30-year retrospective on the 1985 Chicago Bears, from how they were assembled to their swaggering, dominant run to Super Bowl victory.
7 Fantastic Lies Mar 13, 2016 · 1h 44m A 10-year retrospective of the Duke lacrosse case, in which a party thrown by members of the school's men's lacrosse team led to an accusation of rape—a claim that, though later proven to…
8 This Magic Moment Apr 14, 2016 · 1h 43m A profile of the Orlando Magic teams of the mid-1990s, led by Shaquille O'Neal and Penny Hardaway, who gained prominence both on the NBA hardwoods and in popular culture, before Shaq's…
9 Believeland May 14, 2016 · 1h 19m A look at the sports curse that befell Cleveland since the NFL's Browns last brought a major pro sports championship to the Ohio city in 1964. The film debuted one month before LeBron…
10 Doc & Darryl Jul 14, 2016 · 1h 30m The connection between the lives and careers of former New York Mets Dwight "Doc" Gooden and Darryl Strawberry.
11 Phi Slama Jama Oct 18, 2016 · 1h 20m A profile of the iconic Houston Cougars men's basketball teams of the 1980s, fronted by Hakeem Olajuwon and Clyde Drexler, whose explosive play and highlight-making slam dunks earned the…
12 Hit It Hard Nov 1, 2016 · 52m A look at John Daly's rise from obscurity to two major golf championship wins and fall back to mediocrity.
13 Catholics Vs Convicts Dec 10, 2016 · 1h 44m A look at the notorious 1988 Notre Dame–Miami football game and its personal and cultural impact. Creadon was a senior at Notre Dame when the game took place; his roommate that year was…
14 This Was the XFL Feb 2, 2017 · 1h 32m Two longtime friends, pro wrestling impresario Vince McMahon and NBC Sports president Dick Ebersol (Charlie Ebersol's father), team to form the XFL; the film follows the league's rushed…
15 One and Not Done Apr 13, 2017 · 1h 44m The life and career of John Calipari, one of the most polarizing figures in modern college basketball, weaving his story around that of his 2015–16 Kentucky team.
16 Celtics/Lakers: Best of Enemies (1) Jun 11, 2017 · 1h 42m A three-part series, initially airing on consecutive nights, exploring the Celtics–Lakers rivalry, focusing mainly on the 1980s era of Larry Bird and Magic Johnson but also examining the…
17 Celtics/Lakers: Best of Enemies (2) Jun 13, 2017 · 51m The Celtics-Lakers rivalry ramps up in the 1984 Finals as a cast of characters–led by Larry Bird and Magic Johnson–who changed the NBA finally went head-to-head for a title.
18 Celtics/Lakers: Best of Enemies (3) Jun 14, 2017 · 1h 41m Conclusion of a look at the 1980s Celtics-Lakers rivalry, focusing on the three years after the 1984 NBA Finals, as the teams’ disdain for each other gradually turns to respect while…
19 Mike and the Mad Dog Jul 13, 2017 · 53m The careers of Mike Francesa and Chris Russo, their stormy 19-year partnership on New York City radio; and the duo's influence on their Big Apple audience and sports talk radio in general.
20 George Best: All by Himself Jul 20, 2017 · 1h 19m George Best, Northern Ireland's legendary star, remains one of the most naturally gifted soccer players ever. Best's skill and exuberance lifted Manchester United, but his career was…
21 What Carter Lost Aug 26, 2017 · 1h 20m In any other year, the 1988 team from Dallas's Carter High School would have gone down as one of the greatest in Texas football history, featuring 28 players who received college…
22 Year of the Scab Sep 12, 2017 · 1h 20m During the 1987 players' strike, the Washington Redskins field a roster of replacement players that goes 3–0 and helps pave the way for the Redskins' Super Bowl victory. Thirty years on…
23 Tommy Sep 13, 2017 · 1h 26m The unlikely rise and sudden fall of boxer Tommy Morrison.
24 Nature Boy Nov 7, 2017 · 1h 17m The life and times of professional wrestling legend Ric Flair.
25 The Two Bills Feb 1, 2018 · 1h 17m A look at the relationship between NFL coaches Bill Parcells and Bill Belichick. Co-produced with NFL Films.
26 The Last Days of Knight Apr 12, 2018 · 1h 42m The saga surrounding Indiana University firing coach Bob Knight in 2000.
27 Seau Sep 20, 2018 The life of NFL legend Junior Seau, from his upbringing in a Samoan immigrant family, through his path to NFL superstardom and status as a league icon, ending in his seemingly inexplicable…
28 42 to 1 Dec 11, 2018 A chronicle of Buster Douglas's shocking knockout of the then-undefeated Mike Tyson at the Tokyo Dome on February 11, 1990.
29 Deion's Double Play Jan 31, 2019 · 50m A look at Pro Football Hall of Famer Deion Sanders, focusing specifically on a 24-hour span in 1992 when he sandwiched an NFL game between a pair of Major League Baseball postseason games…
30 The Dominican Dream Apr 30, 2019 The highs and lows of Felipe López, born into a family of Dominican immigrants to become a star high school and (at St. John's) collegiate basketball player, and the contentment he finds…
31 Qualified May 28, 2019 · 1h 18m How Janet Guthrie faced scorn, skepticism, and subpar equipment to shock the racing world by becoming the first female driver to qualify for the Indianapolis 500.
32 The Good, The Bad, The Hungry Jul 2, 2019 · 1h 16m A look at one of the biggest rivalries in sports, that of competitive eaters Takeru Kobayashi and Joey Chestnut.