Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty · S2 · E4
The New World
Despite his record-breaking new contract, Earvin continues to butt heads with his teammates… and his domineering coach.
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Despite his record-breaking new contract, Earvin continues to butt heads with his teammates… and his domineering coach.
Season 2
1One Ring Don't Make a Dynasty
70 minAug 6, 2023★ 4.4
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.
2The Magic Is Back
47 minAug 13, 2023★ 5.7
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.
3The Second Coming
44 minAug 20, 2023★ 5.8
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.
4The New World
52 minAug 27, 2023★ 6.0Now viewing
Despite his record-breaking new contract, Earvin continues to butt heads with his teammates… and his domineering coach.
5The Hamburger Hamlet
47 minSep 3, 2023★ 5.5
After making his opinion of Westhead known, Earvin gives Buss an ultimatum – leaving West and Pat to pick up the pieces.
6"BEAT L.A."
47 minSep 10, 2023
Following a series of triumphant wins and devastating losses, the Lakers vie for a face-off with the Celtics – and Larry Bird.
7What Is and What Should Never Be
62 minSep 17, 2023★ 6.0
Tensions between the Lakers and Celtics flair as Earvin and Larry each fight to the bitter end of the 1984 NBA Finals.