A fast-break series chronicling the professional and personal lives of the 1980s Los Angeles Lakers, one of sports' most revered and dominant dynasties — a team that defined an era, both on and off the court.
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- Seasons
- 2
- Episodes aired
- 17
- Latest aired
- S02E07
- Total runtime
- 15h 47min
Timeline when each season aired
- Season 1 March 2022 – May 2022 10 episodes
- Season 2 August 2023 – September 2023 7 episodes
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S02E01 One Ring Don't Make a Dynasty
August 6 · 70min find the promo
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1980. As the Lakers' post-victory season begins, a laser-focused Jerry Buss shores up his all-star roster – and his relationship with his children. Later, a catastrophic injury threatens the team's chance at defending their title.
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S02E02 The Magic Is Back
August 13 · 47min find the promo
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When Earvin’s return threatens the Lakers’ new "system," Pat Riley and Jerry West push for a risky trade. While Coach Westhead fights for his team, Jeanie clashes with her brothers, and a melancholy Buss attempts to court a figure from his past.
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S02E03 The Second Coming
August 20 · 44min find the promo
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In the 1970s, Larry Bird rises from small-town college drop-out to the Celtics' top pick. Later, Earvin presses Buss for a better deal.
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S02E04 The New World
August 27 · 52min find the promo
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Despite his record-breaking new contract, Earvin continues to butt heads with his teammates… and his domineering coach.
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S02E05 The Hamburger Hamlet
September 3 · 47min find the promo
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After making his opinion of Westhead known, Earvin gives Buss an ultimatum – leaving West and Pat to pick up the pieces.
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S02E06 "BEAT L.A."
September 10 · 47min find the promo
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Following a series of triumphant wins and devastating losses, the Lakers vie for a face-off with the Celtics – and Larry Bird.
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S02E07 What Is and What Should Never Be
September 17 · 62min find the promo
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Tensions between the Lakers and Celtics flair as Earvin and Larry each fight to the bitter end of the 1984 NBA Finals.