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, July 13
The U
Season 1 • Episode 7
The rise to prominence of the college football program at the University of Miami.
Sunday, July 13
The U: Part 2
Season 2 • Episode 26
Rebuilding the University of Miami's football program after NCAA sanctions and scandals.
Monday, July 14
Guru of Go
Season 1 • Episode 9
Paul Westhead looks to perfect his run-and-gun offensive system.
Wednesday, July 16
One and Not Done
Season 3 • Episode 15
Kentucky men's basketball coach John Calipari's successful, yet controversial career.
Wednesday, July 16
The U
Season 1 • Episode 7
The rise to prominence of the college football program at the University of Miami.
Saturday, July 19
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, July 19
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, July 19
Doc & Darryl
Season 3 • Episode 10
The lives and careers of former New York Mets stars Dwight "Doc" Gooden and Darryl Strawberry.
Saturday, July 19
The Tuck Rule
Season 3 • Episode 52
Tom Brady and Charles Woodson reflect on the play that impacted football history.
Saturday, July 19
The New York Sack Exchange
Season 4 • Episode 22
The Jets' 1980s high-octane defensive linemen became New York legends.
Sunday, July 20
The Last Days of Knight
Season 3 • Episode 26
Examining Bob Knight's fall from grace at Indiana University.
Sunday, July 20
Youngstown Boys
Season 2 • Episode 15
An exploration of the class and power dynamics in college sports.
Sunday, July 20
Playing for the Mob
Season 2 • Episode 20
Mobster Henry Hill once helped to orchestrate the fixing of Boston College basketball games.
Sunday, July 20
No Crossover: The Trial of Allen Iverson
Season 1 • Episode 10
Examining the 1993 incident that sent high school basketball star Allen Iverson to jail.
Sunday, July 20
Without Bias
Season 1 • Episode 5
Interviews with teammates, family and friends of Len Bias examine what happened the night Bias died.
Sunday, July 20
I Hate Christian Laettner
Season 2 • Episode 28
Director Rory Karpf explores why this former Duke star was, and still is, so disliked.
Monday, July 21
Phi Slama Jama
Season 3 • Episode 11
The University of Houston's high-flying basketball team transformed the game forever.
Tuesday, July 22
Pony Excess
Season 1 • Episode 30
Southern Methodist University's football program gets the "death penalty" from the NCAA.
Wednesday, July 23
Youngstown Boys
Season 2 • Episode 15
An exploration of the class and power dynamics in college sports.
Thursday, July 24
The Two Bills
Season 3 • Episode 25
The relationship between coaching masters Bill Belichick and Bill Parcells.
Thursday, July 24
Bullies of Baltimore
Season 4 • Episode 7
The players of the 2000 Baltimore Ravens come together to reflect on their Super Bowl winning year.
Friday, July 25
The '85 Bears
Season 3 • Episode 6
A look at the Chicago Bears on the 30th anniversary of their Super Bowl XX win.
Friday, July 25
Catholics vs. Convicts
Season 3 • Episode 13
The fascinating back story behind the famous 1988 "Catholics vs. Convicts" college football game.
Friday, July 25
The Gospel According to Mac
Season 3 • Episode 3
The polarizing beliefs and on-field successes of former Colorado football coach Bill McCartney.
Saturday, July 26
Al Davis vs. The NFL
Season 3 • Episode 46
The story of the long-running feud between Raiders owner Al Davis and NFL commissioner Pete Rozelle.
Sunday, July 27
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, July 27
The Minister of Defense
Season 4 • Episode 17
Chronicling Reggie White's life from football stardom to stirring sermons.
Sunday, July 27
The Two Bills
Season 3 • Episode 25
The relationship between coaching masters Bill Belichick and Bill Parcells.
Sunday, July 27
Fernando Nation
Season 1 • Episode 27
Director Cruz Angeles recalls the euphoria surrounding Fernando Valenzuela's arrival in the majors.
Sunday, July 27
Four Days in October
Season 1 • Episode 24
The 2004 American League playoff series between the Yankees and Red Sox makes baseball history.
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