30 for 30
Documentary
Explores a wide range of sports stories and events from the past 30 years, offering in-depth insights into their cultural and historical impact.
Upcoming TV Airings
The airings below are based on a generic national schedule. Times and dates can vary by TV provider.
Tuesday, November 18
The '85 Bears
Season 3 • Episode 6
A look at the Chicago Bears on the 30th anniversary of their Super Bowl XX win.
Tuesday, November 18
Four Falls of Buffalo
Season 3 • Episode 5
The Buffalo Bills made it to four straight Super Bowls, yet never brought home the coveted Trophy.
Tuesday, November 18
The U: Part 2
Season 2 • Episode 26
Rebuilding the University of Miami's football program after NCAA sanctions and scandals.
Tuesday, November 18
The Tuck Rule
Season 3 • Episode 52
Tom Brady and Charles Woodson reflect on the play that impacted football history.
Wednesday, November 19
When the Garden Was Eden
Season 2 • Episode 22
An examination of the New York Knicks during their NBA championship runs in the 1970s.
Wednesday, November 19
This Magic Moment
Season 3 • Episode 8
The Magic, led by players like O'Neal and Hardaway, are considered the fairytale team of the '90s.
Friday, November 21
Four Falls of Buffalo
Season 3 • Episode 5
The Buffalo Bills made it to four straight Super Bowls, yet never brought home the coveted Trophy.
Saturday, November 22
The U
Season 1 • Episode 7
The rise to prominence of the college football program at the University of Miami.
Saturday, November 22
The U: Part 2
Season 2 • Episode 26
Rebuilding the University of Miami's football program after NCAA sanctions and scandals.
Saturday, November 22
Catholics vs. Convicts
Season 3 • Episode 13
The fascinating back story behind the famous 1988 "Catholics vs. Convicts" college football game.
Sunday, November 23
Ghosts of Ole Miss
Season 2 • Episode 5
Director Fritz Mitchell chronicles integration and the 1962 University of Mississippi football team.
Sunday, November 23
Youngstown Boys
Season 2 • Episode 15
An exploration of the class and power dynamics in college sports.
Sunday, November 23
Pony Excess
Season 1 • Episode 30
Southern Methodist University's football program gets the "death penalty" from the NCAA.
Monday, November 24
Survive and Advance
Season 2 • Episode 7
Coach Jim Valvano's N.C. State Wolfpack upset Houston in the 1983 NCAA men's basketball final.
Wednesday, November 26
Bullies of Baltimore
Season 4 • Episode 7
The players of the 2000 Baltimore Ravens come together to reflect on their Super Bowl winning year.
Saturday, November 29
The U
Season 1 • Episode 7
The rise to prominence of the college football program at the University of Miami.
Saturday, November 29
The U: Part 2
Season 2 • Episode 26
Rebuilding the University of Miami's football program after NCAA sanctions and scandals.
Saturday, November 29
I Hate Christian Laettner
Season 2 • Episode 28
Director Rory Karpf explores why this former Duke star was, and still is, so disliked.
Sunday, November 30
Playing for the Mob
Season 2 • Episode 20
Mobster Henry Hill once helped to orchestrate the fixing of Boston College basketball games.
Sunday, November 30
The Two Bills
Season 3 • Episode 25
The relationship between coaching masters Bill Belichick and Bill Parcells.
Sunday, November 30
Catholics vs. Convicts
Season 3 • Episode 13
The fascinating back story behind the famous 1988 "Catholics vs. Convicts" college football game.
Sunday, November 30
I Hate Christian Laettner
Season 2 • Episode 28
Director Rory Karpf explores why this former Duke star was, and still is, so disliked.
Monday, December 1
Pony Excess
Season 1 • Episode 30
Southern Methodist University's football program gets the "death penalty" from the NCAA.
Monday, December 1
Survive and Advance
Season 2 • Episode 7
Coach Jim Valvano's N.C. State Wolfpack upset Houston in the 1983 NCAA men's basketball final.
Wednesday, December 3
Survive and Advance
Season 2 • Episode 7
Coach Jim Valvano's N.C. State Wolfpack upset Houston in the 1983 NCAA men's basketball final.
Thursday, December 4
Survive and Advance
Season 2 • Episode 7
Coach Jim Valvano's N.C. State Wolfpack upset Houston in the 1983 NCAA men's basketball final.
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