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The Greatest

  • 2026
  • 1 season
  • Drama

An intimate exploration of the incomparable life of Muhammad Ali. The amazing victories and defeats that made Ali a legend, both in and out of the ring, have been well documented and while those landmark events will live in The Greatest, the heartbeat of the story is fueled by all the moments that took place outside of the spotlight. The world remembers an icon, but The Greatest is about a man, a husband, a father, a brother, and a son.

Episodes

8 episodes
  1. 1Fool's Gold

    61 minNov 4, 2026

    After winning an Olympic Gold medal in Rome, Cassius Clay returns to Louisville with a changed perspective and excitement for what's to come. He must quickly learn to navigate his newfound fame while juggling career decisions, family dynamics, and the racial politics of his segregated hometown.

  2. 2Promised Land

    45 minNov 4, 2026

    The Clay family scrambles to secure Cassius' future ahead of his first professional fight. Bird is crushed to discover that Cash and the boys are making decisions without her, creating a rift in the family that jeopardizes their plans. With the fight around the corner, the Clay family must put aside their differences and do what's best for Cassius.

  3. 3The New Negro

    53 minNov 4, 2026

    Sonny Liston emerges as a fearsome challenger in the boxing world, but fights to escape his ties to the mob. Cassius finds a trainer in the renowned boxer Archie Moore, but his confidence is tested when the legend is unimpressed. Unable to fit into Moore's rigid structure, Cassius is forced to decide between bending who he is or finding someone that believes in him to become the greatest.

  4. 4Artist At Work

    52 minNov 4, 2026

    Cassius climbs the ranks for a chance at the heavyweight title. Meanwhile, Sonny has bulldozed all competition and is closing in on Floyd Patterson fast. Inspired by an ostentatious wrestler, Cassius crafts a controversial new public persona. With it brings media attention and scrutiny into his private life that threatens to expose his growing ties to the Nation of Islam.

  5. 5Episode 5

    Nov 4, 2026

  6. 6Eight Count

    38 minNov 4, 2026

    Cassius follows his title dreams to London, where he faces British champion Henry Cooper. But his arrogance and Cooper's devastating left hook send him crashing to the canvas. With his title chance and the dreams of everyone who believes in him hanging in the balance, the world watches to see if Cassius can beat the count. Meanwhile, heavyweight champion Sonny tries to reshape his public image.

  7. 7Louder Than Words

    49 minNov 4, 2026

    When word of Cassius joining the Nation of Islam hits the papers, public outcry puts the Heavyweight Title fight in jeopardy. His parents, trainers, cornermen, and even Malcolm X urge him to distance himself from the Nation of Islam so the fight can proceed. Cassius is forced to make an impossible decision that will define his career and his life.

  8. 8Hi, My Name Is…

    58 minNov 4, 2026

    Cassius faces heavyweight champion Sonny Liston in the fight of his career. As the brash contender taunts his formidable opponent, the pressure mounts to prove he's more than just talk. With his dreams in reach, the world watches with bated breath to see if Cassius will be the next Heavyweight Champion.

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Series cast

Jaalen BestCassius Clay / Muhammad Ali8 episodes
Omari HardwickCassius 'Cash' Clay Sr.8 episodes
Dana GourrierOdessa 'Bird' Clay8 episodes
Amin JosephSonny Liston8 episodes
Kai ParhamRudy Clay8 episodes
Giovanni Ribisi8 episodes
Reno Wilson8 episodes
Erica Tazel8 episodes
Aleks Paunovic8 episodes

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