Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty

Season 22022

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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10 Episodes

E01 The Swan

1979. Businessman Jerry Buss stakes his fortune on the purchase of the NBA's lackluster Los Angeles Lakers. Meanwhile, the team's head coach, Jerry West, bristles at the prospect of drafting college phenom Earvin Johnson – who must decide if he's ready to live up to the mantle of his nickname: Magic.

March 6, 2022

E02 Is That All There Is?

After giving Coach West carte blanche with the Lakers roster, Buss attempts to charm fellow franchise owner of the Celtics, Red Auerbach. Meanwhile, Earvin's efforts to impress the women in his life fall flat, and Claire's mandate to get creative brings conflict with Buss' daughter, Jeanie.

March 13, 2022

E03 The Good Life

Leaving the Lakers to deal with the fallout of Coach West's shocking announcement, Buss travels to Las Vegas, and soon becomes entangled with a dangerous foe. Back in LA, Earvin finds himself alone in a new city, while former Laker Pat Riley seeks out a new place within the team.

March 20, 2022

E04 Who the F**k Is Jack McKinney?

As the Lakers head to Palm Springs for the start of training camp, Buss finds himself in over his head financially, and the team's new coaches struggle to prove their vision for a groundbreaking method of play. Meanwhile, Jeanie works to bring her father's flair to the Forum.

March 27, 2022

E05 Pieces of a Man

As the Lakers prepare for their season opener against the Clippers, an increasingly frustrated Kareem begins to doubt his place on the team – allowing Coach McKinney to stoke his growing rivalry with Earvin. Jeanie courts star talent for newly minted cheer squad, the Laker Girls, including a promising young dancer, Paula Abdul.

April 3, 2022

E06 Memento Mori

Assistant coach Paul Westhead adds to the Lakers' growing list of problems when he finds himself dealing with a tragedy of Shakespearean proportions. Increasingly courted by corporate sponsors, Earvin consults a newfound financial advisor.

April 10, 2022

E07 Invisible Man

While Buss clashes with West over the coaching staff, Paul calls in a favor from Pat Riley. On the road for the first time, Earvin attempts to reconnect with loved ones in Lansing, before heading to Boston to square off against longtime rival Larry Bird.

April 17, 2022

E08 California Dreaming

As the Lakers continue their successful run, Paul and Pat are forced to reckon with the tenuous nature of their positions. Then, Earvin meets his childhood hero at the NBA All-Star game, where he receives some sage advice. Jessie convinces Jeanie to help shield her father from a devastating truth.

April 24, 2022

E09 Acceptable Loss

As the Lakers prepare to enter the play-offs, Buss struggles with the team's tenuous coaching situation and his mother's failing health. Later, Haywood receives an ultimatum from Kareem.

May 1, 2022

E10 Promised Land

Down two men and with the 1980 NBA Championship on the line, the outnumbered Lakers look to an unlikely source for inspiration. In Philly, Earvin faces off against his role-model-turned-rival Dr. J, while in LA, Haywood grapples with his own worst enemy: himself.

May 8, 2022

Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty

E01 The Swan

E02 Is That All There Is?

E03 The Good Life

E04 Who the F**k Is Jack McKinney?

E05 Pieces of a Man

E06 Memento Mori

E07 Invisible Man

E08 California Dreaming

E09 Acceptable Loss

E10 Promised Land

Vasco Rossi: Living It

Angelyne

The Vertical Line

Minx

All or Nothing: Tottenham Hotspur

The Chair

The Pentaverate

Wolf Like Me

Riot Police

The Frog

Pachinko

The Mess You Leave Behind

Dear Child

Echo

War of the Worlds

You

Foundation

Raised by Wolves

Secret Invasion

The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air

E01 The Swan

E02 Is That All There Is?

E03 The Good Life

E04 Who the F**k Is Jack McKinney?

E05 Pieces of a Man

E06 Memento Mori

E07 Invisible Man

E08 California Dreaming

E09 Acceptable Loss

E10 Promised Land