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.
Monday, March 17
Requiem for the Big East
Season 2 • Episode 17
Memories of the original Big East Conference, from its simple beginnings to its national prominence.
Tuesday, March 18
Requiem for the Big East
Season 2 • Episode 17
Memories of the original Big East Conference, from its simple beginnings to its national prominence.
Tuesday, March 18
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.
Tuesday, March 18
I Hate Christian Laettner
Season 2 • Episode 28
Director Rory Karpf explores why this former Duke star was, and still is, so disliked.
Friday, March 21
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.
Saturday, March 22
Requiem for the Big East
Season 2 • Episode 17
Memories of the original Big East Conference, from its simple beginnings to its national prominence.
Saturday, March 22
Unmatched
Season 1 • Episode 21
Examining the rivalry and friendship of tennis greats Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova.
Sunday, March 23
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.
Sunday, March 23
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.
Sunday, March 23
The New York Sack Exchange
Season 4 • Episode 22
The Jets' 1980s high-octane defensive linemen became New York legends.
Monday, March 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.
Tuesday, March 25
Four Days in October
Season 1 • Episode 24
The 2004 American League playoff series between the Yankees and Red Sox makes baseball history.
Tuesday, March 25
Fernando Nation
Season 1 • Episode 27
Director Cruz Angeles recalls the euphoria surrounding Fernando Valenzuela's arrival in the majors.
Tuesday, March 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.
Tuesday, March 25
Playing for the Mob
Season 2 • Episode 20
Mobster Henry Hill once helped to orchestrate the fixing of Boston College basketball games.
Wednesday, March 26
Without Bias
Season 1 • Episode 5
Interviews with teammates, family and friends of Len Bias examine what happened the night Bias died.
Wednesday, March 26
Guru of Go
Season 1 • Episode 9
Paul Westhead looks to perfect his run-and-gun offensive system.
Wednesday, March 26
Without Bias
Season 1 • Episode 5
Interviews with teammates, family and friends of Len Bias examine what happened the night Bias died.
Thursday, March 27
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.
Saturday, March 29
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.
Saturday, March 29
Guru of Go
Season 1 • Episode 9
Paul Westhead looks to perfect his run-and-gun offensive system.
Saturday, March 29
Requiem for the Big East
Season 2 • Episode 17
Memories of the original Big East Conference, from its simple beginnings to its national prominence.
Sunday, March 30
Celtics/Lakers: Part 1
Season 3 • Episode 16
The Celtics and Lakers clash in three riveting NBA Finals in a four-year span during the mid-1980s.
Sunday, March 30
Celtics/Lakers: Part 2
Season 3 • Episode 17
Boston's Larry Bird and LA's Magic Johnson lead their teams into the epic 1984 NBA Finals.
Sunday, March 30
Celtics/Lakers: Part 3
Season 3 • Episode 18
The Celtics' and Lakers' disdain and animosity for each other gradually turns to mutual respect.
Sunday, March 30
Guru of Go
Season 1 • Episode 9
Paul Westhead looks to perfect his run-and-gun offensive system.
Sunday, March 30
Fantastic Lies
Season 3 • Episode 7
On March 13, 2006 the Duke lacrosse team threw a party that changed lives and ruined careers.
Sunday, March 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, March 31
Doc & Darryl
Season 3 • Episode 10
The lives and careers of former New York Mets stars Dwight "Doc" Gooden and Darryl Strawberry.
Monday, March 31
I Hate Christian Laettner
Season 2 • Episode 28
Director Rory Karpf explores why this former Duke star was, and still is, so disliked.
Monday, March 31
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.
Tuesday, April 1
Long Gone Summer
Season 3 • Episode 40
The unforgettable tale of the memorable 1998 baseball season, told by the stars who lived it.
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