30 for 30
30 for 30

30 for 30

2009 4 Seasons 140 Episodes ⭐ 7.5 Documentary

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

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

Seasons & Episodes

EP 1

King's Ransom

The 1988 trade of Wayne Gretzky from the Edmonton Oilers to the Los Angeles Kings and the effect it had on Gretzky, the

EP 2

The Band That Wouldn't Die

A profile of Baltimore's love affair with football and the Colts, focusing on the Colts Marching Band. After the Colts d

EP 3

Small Potatoes: Who Killed the USFL?

Fresh interviews and archival footage track the life and demise of the United States Football League in the mid-1980s. A

EP 4

Muhammad and Larry

A look at the October 1980 Muhammad Ali–Larry Holmes fight and its impact on both fighters, featuring fresh interviews

EP 5

Without Bias

The death of Len Bias from a cocaine-induced heart attack, two days after Boston selected him as the second overall pick

EP 6

The Legend of Jimmy the Greek

The life of Jimmy "the Greek" Snyder, from his career as a Las Vegas bookmaker to his tenure on The NFL Today, from whic

EP 7

The U

The racial and cultural evolution of Miami during the 1980s as represented within the University of Miami football team.

EP 8

Winning Time: Reggie Miller vs. the New York Knicks

The impact of Indiana Pacer Reggie Miller on the New York Knicks in the 1990s, specifically focusing on the Pacers/Knick

EP 9

Guru of Go

A profile of Paul Westhead's coaching tenure at Loyola Marymount University (1985–1990), where his Lions' team was kno

EP 10

No Crossover: The Trial of Allen Iverson

The 1993 trial of Hampton, Virginia, high school athlete Allen Iverson, convicted for his role in a racially tinged mele

EP 11

Silly Little Game

Meeting at New York City's La Rotisserie Francaise restaurant in 1980, a group of writers and academics develop Rotisser

EP 12

Run Ricky Run

A profile of Ricky Williams focuses on his brief 2004 departure from the NFL, when he sought self-redemption amidst medi

EP 13

The 16th Man

How hosting (and winning) the 1995 Rugby World Cup, combined with Nelson Mandela's support of the Springboks national te

EP 14

Straight Outta L.A.

The relationship between the Raiders and the minority fan base in Los Angeles during the team's 13 seasons in L.A.

EP 15

June 17, 1994

Quick-cut archival footage captures the various US sporting events on the day in question and the emotions they generate

EP 16

The Two Escobars

The lives of soccer player Andrés Escobar and drug lord Pablo Escobar; the intertwining of crime and soccer in their na

EP 17

The Birth of Big Air

The life of Mat Hoffman and his 25-year career of advancing, in creative and promotional avenues, BMX riding.

EP 18

Jordan Rides the Bus

Motivated by the dream his late father had for him, Michael Jordan retires from basketball and has a brief career in min

EP 19

Little Big Men

A look at the Kirkland National Little League team's success at the 1982 Little League World Series, examining why their

EP 20

One Night in Vegas

The friendship of boxer Mike Tyson and rapper Tupac Shakur and the night of September 7, 1996, when Shakur was murdered

EP 21

Unmatched

A look at the rivalry and friendship between tennis legends Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova.

EP 22

The House of Steinbrenner

The legacy of George Steinbrenner's ownership of the New York Yankees.

EP 23

Into the Wind

Terry Fox's attempt to run 5,373 kilometres (3,339 mi) across Canada in support of fundraising for cancer research captu

EP 24

Four Days In October

The remarkable comeback of the Boston Red Sox against the New York Yankees in the 2004 ALCS.

EP 25

Once Brothers

The story of Croatian Dražen Petrović and Serbian Vlade Divac, NBA players and Yugoslavian national teammates, and how

EP 26

Tim Richmond: To the Limit

The career of NASCAR driver Tim Richmond, his flamboyant lifestyle, and his 1989 death from AIDS.

EP 27

Fernando Nation

The euphoria created by Fernando Valenzuela's 1981 arrival with the Los Angeles Dodgers.

EP 28

Marion Jones: Press Pause

The successful track and field career of Marion Jones, her 2007 admission of performance-enhancing drug use, and subsequ

EP 29

The Best that Never Was

The 1981 recruiting of high school football player Marcus Dupree by multiple big-time college programs, his resulting in

EP 30

Pony Excess

The rise, fall, and rebirth of the SMU Mustangs football program, which received a 1-year "death penalty" for major infr

EP 1

Broke

An exploration of the road to fortune in sports and the eventual detours (for various reasons) to financial difficulties

EP 2

9.79*

A profile of the Men's 100-meter final at the 1988 Summer Olympics and the lives of the eight men who participated, incl

EP 3

There's No Place Like Home

The story of one fan's obsessive quest to purchase, at a 2010 auction, James Naismith's original rules of basketball, pe

EP 4

Benji

The life of Ben Wilson, a well-regarded Chicago high school basketball star, and how his November 1984 murder (one day b

EP 5

Ghosts of Ole Miss

Mississippi native Wright Thompson explores tumultuous events of 1962, when the University of Mississippi campus both er

EP 6

You Don't Know Bo

A profile of Bo Jackson and how his college and professional feats in two sports (baseball and football) captured the pu

EP 7

Survive and Advance

A look at the NC State Wolfpack men's basketball team's successful and improbable championship runs through the 1983 ACC

EP 8

Elway to Marino

A look at the 1983 NFL Draft and the six quarterbacks taken in its first round, specifically John Elway (the first overa

EP 9

Hawaiian: The Legend of Eddie Aikau

A chronicling of the life of Eddie Aikau, a big wave surfer and lifeguard whose death served as inspiration to an entire

EP 10

Free Spirits

The story of the colorful figures who made up the American Basketball Association's Spirits of St. Louis, and how Spirit

EP 11

No Mas

An inside look at the two boxing matches between Sugar Ray Leonard and Roberto Durán in the 1980s, with insight from bo

EP 12

Big Shot

The story of how young businessman John Spano struck a deal to purchase the New York Islanders in 1996, only to be later

EP 13

This is What They Want

The story of a 39-year-old Jimmy Connors and his unexpected and extraordinary underdog run at the 1991 US Open, where he

EP 14

Bernie and Ernie

A profile of Bernard King and Ernie Grunfeld, their decades-long friendship, and their on-court partnership on the Unive

EP 15

Youngstown Boys

The stories of two Ohio State football figures connected with Youngstown, Ohio, running back Maurice Clarett (a native o

EP 16

The Price of Gold

A profile of a January 6, 1994, incident at the U.S. Figure Skating Championships, where an unknown attacker strikes ent

EP 17

Requiem for the Big East

A recollection of the original Big East Conference, from its simple beginnings and regional rivalries to its national pr

EP 18

Bad Boys

A look back at the Detroit Pistons of the late 1980s and early 1990s. Narrated by rapper Kid Rock, a native of nearby Ro

EP 19

Slaying the Badger

An examination of the competitive nature that teammates Greg LeMond and Bernard Hinault exhibited in the 1986 Tour de Fr

EP 20

Playing for the Mob

How Mafia associate Henry Hill orchestrated a point-shaving scheme involving Boston College basketball. Narrated by Ray

EP 21

The Day the Series Stopped

A 25-year retrospective of the Loma Prieta earthquake, which struck just before the scheduled start of Game 3 of the 198

EP 22

When the Garden Was Eden

A look back at the New York Knicks' championship teams of the 1970s.

EP 23

Brian and The Boz

Former linebacker Brian Bosworth unveils a storage locker to his son Max that contains memorabilia from his college and

EP 24

Brothers in Exile

The story of Liván and Orlando Hernández, half-brothers who fled Cuba separately and became successful major-league pi

EP 25

Rand University

An exploration of former NFL receiver Randy Moss and his humble (and humbling) origins in Rand, West Virginia.

EP 26

The U Part 2

A sequel to The U profiles the Miami Hurricanes football program and its rise from scandal (and calls for the school to

EP 27

Of Miracles and Men

An exploration of the Miracle on Ice from the point of view of the defeated Soviet Union team. The film features defense

EP 28

I Hate Christian Laettner

A look at the life and basketball career of Christian Laettner and the intense dislike some fans still harbor for the fo

EP 29

Sole Man

A profile of Sonny Vaccaro, who rose from steel town roots in Pennsylvania to become an influential force in both basket

EP 30

Angry Sky

The story of Nick Piantanida, a New Jersey pet store owner and truck driver whose love of parachuting and skydiving puts

EP 1

Trojan War

A profile of the rise and fall of USC Trojans football during Pete Carroll's coaching tenure in the 2000s.

EP 2

The Prince of Pennsylvania

An exploration of the turbulent relationship between Olympic wrestling brothers Mark and Dave Schultz and their eccentri

EP 3

The Gospel According to Mac

A look at how Bill McCartney mixed two religions—college football and evangelical Christianity—while serving as head

EP 4

Chasing Tyson

A look at how Evander Holyfield spent years (1989–91 & 1995–96) trying to arrange his first fight with Mike Tyson in

EP 5

Four Falls Of Buffalo

EP 6

The '85 Bears

A 30-year retrospective on the 1985 Chicago Bears, from how they were assembled to their swaggering, dominant run to Sup

EP 7

Fantastic Lies

A 10-year retrospective of the Duke lacrosse case, in which a party thrown by members of the school's men's lacrosse tea

EP 8

This Magic Moment

A profile of the Orlando Magic teams of the mid-1990s, led by Shaquille O'Neal and Penny Hardaway, who gained prominence

EP 9

Believeland

A look at the sports curse that befell Cleveland since the NFL's Browns last brought a major pro sports championship to

EP 10

Doc & Darryl

The connection between the lives and careers of former New York Mets Dwight "Doc" Gooden and Darryl Strawberry.

EP 11

Phi Slama Jama

A profile of the iconic Houston Cougars men's basketball teams of the 1980s, fronted by Hakeem Olajuwon and Clyde Drexle

EP 12

Hit It Hard

A look at John Daly's rise from obscurity to two major golf championship wins and fall back to mediocrity.

EP 13

Catholics Vs Convicts

A look at the notorious 1988 Notre Dame–Miami football game and its personal and cultural impact. Creadon was a senior

EP 14

This Was the XFL

Two longtime friends, pro wrestling impresario Vince McMahon and NBC Sports president Dick Ebersol (Charlie Ebersol's fa

EP 15

One and Not Done

The life and career of John Calipari, one of the most polarizing figures in modern college basketball, weaving his story

EP 16

Celtics/Lakers: Best of Enemies - Part 1

A three-part series, initially airing on consecutive nights, exploring the Celtics–Lakers rivalry, focusing mainly on

EP 17

Celtics/Lakers: Best of Enemies - Part 2

The Celtics-Lakers rivalry ramps up in the 1984 Finals as a cast of characters–led by Larry Bird and Magic Johnson–w

EP 18

Celtics/Lakers: Best of Enemies - Part 3

Conclusion of a look at the 1980s Celtics-Lakers rivalry, focusing on the three years after the 1984 NBA Finals, as the

EP 19

Mike and the Mad Dog

The careers of Mike Francesa and Chris Russo, their stormy 19-year partnership on New York City radio; and the duo's inf

EP 20

George Best: All by Himself

George Best, Northern Ireland's legendary star, remains one of the most naturally gifted soccer players ever. Best's ski

EP 21

What Carter Lost

In any other year, the 1988 team from Dallas's Carter High School would have gone down as one of the greatest in Texas f

EP 22

Year of the Scab

During the 1987 players' strike, the Washington Redskins field a roster of replacement players that goes 3–0 and helps

EP 23

Tommy

The unlikely rise and sudden fall of boxer Tommy Morrison.

EP 24

Nature Boy

The life and times of professional wrestling legend Ric Flair.

EP 25

The Two Bills

A look at the relationship between NFL coaches Bill Parcells and Bill Belichick. Co-produced with NFL Films.

EP 26

The Last Days of Knight

The saga surrounding Indiana University firing coach Bob Knight in 2000.

EP 27

Seau

The life of NFL legend Junior Seau, from his upbringing in a Samoan immigrant family, through his path to NFL superstard

EP 28

42 to 1

A chronicle of Buster Douglas's shocking knockout of the then-undefeated Mike Tyson at the Tokyo Dome on February 11, 19

EP 29

Deion's Double Play

A look at Pro Football Hall of Famer Deion Sanders, focusing specifically on a 24-hour span in 1992 when he sandwiched a

EP 30

The Dominican Dream

The highs and lows of Felipe López, born into a family of Dominican immigrants to become a star high school and (at St.

EP 31

Qualified

How Janet Guthrie faced scorn, skepticism, and subpar equipment to shock the racing world by becoming the first female d

EP 32

The Good, The Bad, The Hungry

A look at one of the biggest rivalries in sports, that of competitive eaters Takeru Kobayashi and Joey Chestnut.

EP 1

Rodman: For Better or Worse

The unfettered and definitive look at the life and career of Dennis Rodman.

EP 2

Chuck & Tito

The hot-and-cold relationship between MMA fighters Chuck Liddell and Tito Ortiz, from the start of UFC through its rise

EP 3

Vick: Part 1

Part 1 of 2. Chronicling the career of quarterback Michael Vick: his incredible rise, shocking fall and polarizing retur

EP 4

Vick: Part 2

Part 2 of 2. Chronicling the career of quarterback Michael Vick: his incredible rise, shocking fall and polarizing retur

EP 5

Lance: Part 1

Part 1. An in-depth look at the rise and fall of cyclist Lance Armstrong, who won seven straight Tour de France titles b

EP 6

Lance: Part 2

Part 2. An in-depth look at the rise and fall of cyclist Lance Armstrong, who won seven straight Tour de France titles b

EP 7

Be Water

An exploration of the life and legacy of Bruce Lee as an acting and martial arts icon.

EP 8

Long Gone Summer

A look back at the 1998 home run chase between Mark McGwire and Sammy Sosa.

EP 9

The Life and Trials of Oscar Pistorius Part 1

Part 1 of 4. The life of South African Paralympic sprinter Oscar Pistorius, from his childhood during the last days of a

EP 10

The Life and Trials of Oscar Pistorius Part 2

Part 2 of 4. The life of South African Paralympic sprinter Oscar Pistorius, from his childhood during the last days of a

EP 11

The Life and Trials of Oscar Pistorius Part 3

Part 3 of 4. The life of South African Paralympic sprinter Oscar Pistorius, from his childhood during the last days of a

EP 12

The Life and Trials of Oscar Pistorius Part 4

Part 4 of 4. The life of South African Paralympic sprinter Oscar Pistorius, from his childhood during the last days of a

EP 13

The Infinite Race

The story of the Tarahumara, an indigenous community in Mexico, famed for their legendary running ability, and their pre

EP 14

Al Davis vs. The NFL

Using deepfake technology and content from the NFL Films archives, reconstructions of Raiders owner Al Davis and NFL com

EP 15

Breakaway

Maya Moore, one of women's basketball's most decorated players, stepped away from her sport to advocate for a man she be

EP 16

Once Upon a Time in Queens Part 1

An in-depth examination of the 1986 New York Mets.

EP 17

Once Upon a Time in Queens Part 2

An in-depth examination of the 1986 New York Mets.

EP 18

Once Upon a Time in Queens Part 3

An in-depth examination of the 1986 New York Mets.

EP 19

Once Upon a Time in Queens Part 4

An in-depth examination of the 1986 New York Mets.

EP 20

The Tuck Rule

Chronicling the controversial "tuck rule" decision in a 2001-2002 Raiders-Patriots playoff game that keyed Tom Brady's f

EP 21

Shark

This documentary examines the legendary career of professional golfer Greg Norman, and how it was shaped by one stunning

EP 22

The Greatest Mixtape Ever

The documentary examines how 1990s streetball and the And1 Mixtape transformed basketball culture at large. In the late

EP 23

Dream On (Part 1)

At the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta, the USA women’s basketball team dominated the competition. Eight wins. Zero loss

EP 24

Dream On (Part 2)

At the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta, the USA women’s basketball team dominated the competition. Eight wins. Zero loss

EP 25

Dream On (Part 3)

At the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta, the USA women’s basketball team dominated the competition. Eight wins. Zero loss

EP 26

Jeanette Lee Vs.

Jeanette Lee is an Asian-American billiards player who brought strength, sex appeal and skill to pool halls around the w

EP 27

Bullies of Baltimore

They were arguably the most dominating defensive team in NFL history – and perhaps the most entertaining club that pro

EP 28

The American Gladiators Documentary Part 1

Part 1 of 2. The cast and crew of American Gladiators look back on the iconic 90s series which pitted "amateur" contesta

EP 29

The American Gladiators Documentary Part 2

Part 2 of 2. The cast and crew of American Gladiators look back on the iconic 90s series which pitted "amateur" contesta

EP 30

The Luckiest Guy in the World: Part 1

A multi-part film chronicling the colorful life of basketball Hall Of Famer and Grateful Dead superfan Bill Walton.

EP 31

The Luckiest Guy in the World: Part 2

Bill was part of UCLA’s 88-game winning streak but when it ended,it devastated him. Despite injuries early in the NBA,

EP 32

The Luckiest Guy in the World: Part 3

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 le

EP 33

The Luckiest Guy in the World: Part 4

The decision to leave the Trail Blazers was tough for Bill and a failed stint at the Clippers would lead him to team up

EP 34

The Great Heisman Race of 1997

The story of the 1997 Heisman Trophy race and the now-legendary players who vied for the honor of College Football's bes

EP 35

The Minister of Defense

A portrait of legendary NFL defensive lineman, Reggie White, who constantly strived to "do right" but found that sometim

EP 36

I'm Just Here for the Riot

On June 15, 2011, the Canucks' Game 7 Stanley Cup Finals loss to the Boston Bruins sparks a massive riot in downtown Van

EP 37

False Positive

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

EP 38

No Scope: The Story of FaZe Clan

A history of Call of Duty clan turned esports organization FaZe Clan and their numerous tumultuous events throughout the

EP 39

American Son

A profile of Michael Chang, a Taiwanese-American tennis professional, and his 1989 French Open title win, including his

EP 40

Dude Perfect: A Very Long Shot

A look at content creators Dude Perfect, going over their dramatic rise and the sacrifices they went through in the real

EP 41

Stolen Gold

Ramón Torres confronts a deception within the Spanish basketball ID team he captained at the 2000 Summer Paralympics: M

EP 42

The New York Sack Exchange

A nostalgic look back at the sensational defensive line of the 1980s New York Jets. This group of larger-than-life perso

EP 43

Empire Skate

Tells the story of New York City's distinctive skateboarding culture of the 1990s, which spawned the global brand Suprem

EP 44

Berlusconi: Condemned to Win: Part 1

A.C. Milan’s success became Berlusconi’s path to power, politics, and scandal.

EP 45

Berlusconi: Condemned to Win: Part 2

A.C. Milan’s success became Berlusconi’s path to power, politics, and scandal.

EP 46

Berlusconi: Condemned to Win: Part 3

A.C. Milan’s success became Berlusconi’s path to power, politics, and scandal.

EP 47

Boo-Yah: A Portrait of Stuart Scott

Stuart Scott broke barriers as a pioneering Black sports anchor who brought hip-hop culture to mainstream TV, inspiring

EP 48

The Philly Special

Players, coaches, and fans explore the iconic play that gave Philadelphia its first Super Bowl win.

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