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.
Sunday, September 14
Four Days in October
Season 1 • Episode 24
The 2004 American League playoff series between the Yankees and Red Sox makes baseball history.
Tuesday, September 16
The New York Sack Exchange
Season 4 • Episode 22
The Jets' 1980s high-octane defensive linemen became New York legends.
Tuesday, September 16
The U
Season 1 • Episode 7
The rise to prominence of the college football program at the University of Miami.
Tuesday, September 16
Berlusconi: Condemned to Win, Episode 1
The documentary series focuses on notable sports happenings.
Tuesday, September 16
Berlusconi: Condemned to Win, Episode 2 New
The documentary series focuses on notable sports happenings.
Tuesday, September 16
Berlusconi: Condemned to Win, Episode 3 New
The documentary series focuses on notable sports happenings.
Wednesday, September 17
Berlusconi: Condemned to Win, Episode 2 New
The documentary series focuses on notable sports happenings.
Wednesday, September 17
Berlusconi: Condemned to Win, Episode 3 New
The documentary series focuses on notable sports happenings.
Thursday, September 18
The U
Season 1 • Episode 7
The rise to prominence of the college football program at the University of Miami.
Thursday, September 18
The U: Part 2
Season 2 • Episode 26
Rebuilding the University of Miami's football program after NCAA sanctions and scandals.
Thursday, September 18
The U: Part 2
Season 2 • Episode 26
Rebuilding the University of Miami's football program after NCAA sanctions and scandals.
Friday, September 19
The Gospel According to Mac
Season 3 • Episode 3
The polarizing beliefs and on-field successes of former Colorado football coach Bill McCartney.
Friday, September 19
Trojan War
Season 3 • Episode 1
The rise and fall of the USC Trojan football team under the nine-year leadership of Pete Carroll.
Friday, September 19
I Hate Christian Laettner
Season 2 • Episode 28
Director Rory Karpf explores why this former Duke star was, and still is, so disliked.
Saturday, September 20
Catholics vs. Convicts
Season 3 • Episode 13
The fascinating back story behind the famous 1988 "Catholics vs. Convicts" college football game.
Sunday, September 21
One and Not Done
Season 3 • Episode 15
Kentucky men's basketball coach John Calipari's successful, yet controversial career.
Sunday, September 21
Pony Excess
Season 1 • Episode 30
Southern Methodist University's football program gets the "death penalty" from the NCAA.
Tuesday, September 23
The New York Sack Exchange
Season 4 • Episode 22
The Jets' 1980s high-octane defensive linemen became New York legends.
Tuesday, September 23
Catholics vs. Convicts
Season 3 • Episode 13
The fascinating back story behind the famous 1988 "Catholics vs. Convicts" college football game.
Tuesday, September 23
Bullies of Baltimore
Season 4 • Episode 7
The players of the 2000 Baltimore Ravens come together to reflect on their Super Bowl winning year.
Wednesday, September 24
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.
Wednesday, September 24
Elway to Marino
Season 2 • Episode 8
The 1983 NFL Draft was highlighted by a record six quarterbacks being taken in the first round.
Wednesday, September 24
The U
Season 1 • Episode 7
The rise to prominence of the college football program at the University of Miami.
Wednesday, September 24
The U: Part 2
Season 2 • Episode 26
Rebuilding the University of Miami's football program after NCAA sanctions and scandals.
Thursday, September 25
The Gospel According to Mac
Season 3 • Episode 3
The polarizing beliefs and on-field successes of former Colorado football coach Bill McCartney.
Thursday, September 25
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, September 25
Requiem for the Big East
Season 2 • Episode 17
Memories of the original Big East Conference, from its simple beginnings to its national prominence.
Thursday, September 25
Long Gone Summer
Season 3 • Episode 40
The unforgettable tale of the memorable 1998 baseball season, told by the stars who lived it.
Friday, September 26
Phi Slama Jama
Season 3 • Episode 11
The University of Houston's high-flying basketball team transformed the game forever.
Sunday, September 28
Catholics vs. Convicts
Season 3 • Episode 13
The fascinating back story behind the famous 1988 "Catholics vs. Convicts" college football game.
Sunday, September 28
The U
Season 1 • Episode 7
The rise to prominence of the college football program at the University of Miami.
Sunday, September 28
The U: Part 2
Season 2 • Episode 26
Rebuilding the University of Miami's football program after NCAA sanctions and scandals.
Tuesday, September 30
The New York Sack Exchange
Season 4 • Episode 22
The Jets' 1980s high-octane defensive linemen became New York legends.
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