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30 for 30

30 for 30

2009Returning Series4 Seasons138 Episodes7.4TMDB
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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

Created by: Bill Simmons, Connor Schell, John Dahl

Season 4 Episodes

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Episode 2: Chuck & Tito

Oct 15, 2019 · 1h 30m

The hot-and-cold relationship between MMA fighters Chuck Liddell and Tito Ortiz, from the start of UFC through its rise in popularity and to the present day.

Episode 3: Vick: Part 1

Jan 30, 2020 · 2h

Part 1 of 2. Chronicling the career of quarterback Michael Vick: his incredible rise, shocking fall and polarizing return. After high school in Newport News, Va., Vick led Virginia Tech to a BCS title game and was drafted No. 1 by the Atlanta Falcons. He was also a star who refused to turn his back on the friends who'd been with him since the beginning. Ultimately, that refusal would portend his downfall. Directed by Stanley Nelson.

Episode 4: Vick: Part 2

Feb 6, 2020 · 2h

Part 2 of 2. Chronicling the career of quarterback Michael Vick: his incredible rise, shocking fall and polarizing return. Vick served nearly two years for crimes related to involvement in a dog fighting ring, going from star athlete to national pariah; from one of the most popular players in the NFL and all of sports to a man as ostracized as virtually any public figure in America. Directed by Stanley Nelson.

Episode 5: Lance: Part 1

May 24, 2020 · 1h 36m

Part 1. An in-depth look at the rise and fall of cyclist Lance Armstrong, who won seven straight Tour de France titles before being implicated in one of sport's largest doping scandals. Extensive interviews with Armstrong are featured by director Marina Zenovich.

Episode 6: Lance: Part 2

May 31, 2020 · 1h 48m

Part 2. An in-depth look at the rise and fall of cyclist Lance Armstrong, who won seven straight Tour de France titles before being implicated in one of sport's largest doping scandals. Extensive interviews with Armstrong are featured by director Marina Zenovich.

Episode 7: Be Water

Jun 7, 2020 · 1h

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

Episode 9: The Life and Trials of Oscar Pistorius Part 1

Sep 27, 2020 · 1h 37m

Part 1 of 4. The life of South African Paralympic sprinter Oscar Pistorius, from his childhood during the last days of apartheid, to worldwide celebrity as the first double-leg amputee to compete in the able-bodied Olympics, to his conviction for killing his girlfriend.

Episode 10: The Life and Trials of Oscar Pistorius Part 2

Sep 28, 2020 · 1h 22m

Part 2 of 4. The life of South African Paralympic sprinter Oscar Pistorius, from his childhood during the last days of apartheid, to worldwide celebrity as the first double-leg amputee to compete in the able-bodied Olympics, to his conviction for killing his girlfriend.

Episode 11: The Life and Trials of Oscar Pistorius Part 3

Sep 29, 2020 · 1h 13m

Part 3 of 4. The life of South African Paralympic sprinter Oscar Pistorius, from his childhood during the last days of apartheid, to worldwide celebrity as the first double-leg amputee to compete in the able-bodied Olympics, to his conviction for killing his girlfriend.

Episode 12: The Life and Trials of Oscar Pistorius Part 4

Sep 30, 2020 · 1h 47m

Part 4 of 4. The life of South African Paralympic sprinter Oscar Pistorius, from his childhood during the last days of apartheid, to worldwide celebrity as the first double-leg amputee to compete in the able-bodied Olympics, to his conviction for killing his girlfriend.

Episode 13: The Infinite Race

Dec 15, 2020 · 1h 13m

The story of the Tarahumara, an indigenous community in Mexico, famed for their legendary running ability, and their preference for running barefoot, who inspired an ultrarunning craze across the world, and what's happened as their homes and communities were ravaged by drug cartels and violence.

Episode 14: Al Davis vs. The NFL

Feb 4, 2021 · 1h 21m

Using deepfake technology and content from the NFL Films archives, reconstructions of Raiders owner Al Davis and NFL commissioner Pete Rozelle tell the story of their contentious rivalry, in particular Davis's desire to move his team from Oakland to Los Angeles despite the league's objections.

Episode 15: Breakaway

Jul 13, 2021 · 1h 16m

Maya Moore, one of women's basketball's most decorated players, stepped away from her sport to advocate for a man she believed to be wrongly imprisoned—a cause that changed her life in unexpected ways.

Episode 20: The Tuck Rule

Feb 6, 2022 · 51m

Chronicling the controversial "tuck rule" decision in a 2001-2002 Raiders-Patriots playoff game that keyed Tom Brady's first postseason win and helped launch a dynasty under coach Bill Belichick. Raiders DB Charles Woodson discusses the play with Brady, with additional interviews with referee Walt Coleman, and others from the game. Directed by Ken Rodgers and Nick Mascolo.

Episode 21: Shark

Feb 7, 2022 · 1h 18m

This documentary examines the legendary career of professional golfer Greg Norman, and how it was shaped by one stunning day at the Masters Tournament in 1996.

Episode 22: The Greatest Mixtape Ever

May 31, 2022 · 52m

The documentary examines how 1990s streetball and the And1 Mixtape transformed basketball culture at large. In the late 1990s, a burgeoning young New York City DJ, Set Free, had the idea to set some grainy streetball highlights to a soundtrack of emerging rap music. The results culminated in what came to be known as the And1 Mixtape, a series of VHS tapes that forever transformed the game of basketball.

Episode 23: Dream On (Part 1)

Jun 1, 2022 · 53m

At the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta, the USA women’s basketball team dominated the competition. Eight wins. Zero losses. Gold medals around their necks. They made it look easy. But that’s barely the start of the real story of the Women’s Dream Team. Because the truth about how the team came together, and what they endured on their grueling 14-month road leading up to the Olympics, is one of the most unlikely and most complicated tales told in sports history.

Episode 24: Dream On (Part 2)

Jun 2, 2022 · 51m

At the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta, the USA women’s basketball team dominated the competition. Eight wins. Zero losses. Gold medals around their necks. They made it look easy. But that’s barely the start of the real story of the Women’s Dream Team. Because the truth about how the team came together, and what they endured on their grueling 14-month road leading up to the Olympics, is one of the most unlikely and most complicated tales told in sports history.

Episode 25: Dream On (Part 3)

Jun 5, 2022 · 52m

At the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta, the USA women’s basketball team dominated the competition. Eight wins. Zero losses. Gold medals around their necks. They made it look easy. But that’s barely the start of the real story of the Women’s Dream Team. Because the truth about how the team came together, and what they endured on their grueling 14-month road leading up to the Olympics, is one of the most unlikely and most complicated tales told in sports history.

Episode 26: Jeanette Lee Vs.

Dec 13, 2022 · 51m

Jeanette Lee is an Asian-American billiards player who brought strength, sex appeal and skill to pool halls around the world; after her recent cancer diagnosis, Lee looks back on her storied career and opens up about her life.

Episode 27: Bullies of Baltimore

Feb 5, 2023 · 1h 42m

They were arguably the most dominating defensive team in NFL history – and perhaps the most entertaining club that pro football has ever seen. A behemoth on the field that turned into, literally, one of the classic shows of the reality television era. Now, a little more than two decades after one extraordinary season etched their legacy for all time, the documentary tells the story of a Super Bowl champion for the ages.

Episode 28: The American Gladiators Documentary Part 1

May 30, 2023 · 1h 30m

Part 1 of 2. The cast and crew of American Gladiators look back on the iconic 90s series which pitted "amateur" contestants against professional "gladiators." It was "part sports, part game show, but all American."

Episode 29: The American Gladiators Documentary Part 2

May 31, 2023 · 1h 30m

Part 2 of 2. The cast and crew of American Gladiators look back on the iconic 90s series which pitted "amateur" contestants against professional "gladiators." It was "part sports, part game show, but all American."

Episode 35: The Minister of Defense

Dec 13, 2023 · 1h 41m

A portrait of legendary NFL defensive lineman, Reggie White, who constantly strived to "do right" but found that sometimes there is no easy answer as to what 'right' means.

Episode 36: I'm Just Here for the Riot

Jun 4, 2024 · 1h 18m

On June 15, 2011, the Canucks' Game 7 Stanley Cup Finals loss to the Boston Bruins sparks a massive riot in downtown Vancouver. Police cars are overturned and burned, windows are shattered, stores are looted, and waves of young people are caught up in the mayhem.

Episode 37: False Positive

Jun 11, 2024 · 1h 38m

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 when he took a drug test in Monaco in the summer of 1990, his career was upended, and his life was forever changed.

Episode 39: American Son

Jul 29, 2024 · 1h

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

Episode 40: Dude Perfect: A very long shot

Aug 3, 2024 · 1h 19m

A look at content creators Dude Perfect, going over their dramatic rise and the sacrifices they went through in the realm of sports-themed entertainment.

Episode 41: Stolen Gold

Sep 17, 2024 · 1h 21m

Ramón Torres confronts a deception within the Spanish basketball ID team he captained at the 2000 Summer Paralympics: Many of his teammates were revealed to not actually have intellectual disabilities (and were stripped of their gold-medal win as a result).

Episode 42: The New York Sack Exchange

Dec 13, 2024 · 1h

A nostalgic look back at the sensational defensive line of the 1980s New York Jets. This group of larger-than-life personalities not only terrorized quarterbacks but also captivated an entire city with their flamboyant style and relentless drive.

Episode 43: Empire Skate

Jun 30, 2025 · 1h 22m

Tells the story of New York City's distinctive skateboarding culture of the 1990s, which spawned the global brand Supreme and continues to impact the skate scene to this day.

Episode 47: Boo-Yah: A Portrait of Stuart Scott

Dec 10, 2025 · 1h 19m

Stuart Scott broke barriers as a pioneering Black sports anchor who brought hip-hop culture to mainstream TV, inspiring millions before and during his courageous battle with cancer.

Season 4 FAQ

Quick answers about this season's release timeline and episode lineup.

When did 30 for 30 Season 4 premiere?

30 for 30 Season 4 premiered on September 10, 2019.

How many episodes are in 30 for 30 Season 4?

30 for 30 Season 4 has 48 episodes.

What is the first episode of 30 for 30 Season 4?

The season opens with Season 4 Episode 1, "Rodman: For Better or Worse". It aired on September 10, 2019.

Go to Season 4 Episode 1

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