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The Best Episodes of 30 for 30

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The Best Episodes of 30 for 30

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...

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  1. 10.0/10(1 votes)

    #1 - No Crossover: The Trial of Allen Iverson

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    S1:E10

    The 1993 trial of Hampton, Virginia, high school athlete Allen Iverson, convicted for his role in a racially tinged melee, and its impact on both the community and on Iverson's life.

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    Director:Steve James
    Writer:N/A
  2. 10.0/10(1 votes)

    #2 - One Night in Vegas

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    S1:E20

    The friendship of boxer Mike Tyson and rapper Tupac Shakur and the night of September 7, 1996, when Shakur was murdered after attending the Tyson-Bruce Seldon fight in Las Vegas.

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    Writer:N/A
  3. 10.0/10(1 votes)

    #3 - Four Falls Of Buffalo

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    S3:E5

    A profile of the Buffalo Bills teams of the early 1990s, when the franchise became the first team to play in—and lose—four consecutive Super Bowls.

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    Director:Ken Rodgers
    Writer:N/A
  4. 10.0/10(1 votes)

    #4 - Celtics/Lakers: Best of Enemies - Part 1

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    S3:E16

    A three-part series, initially airing on consecutive nights, exploring the Celtics–Lakers rivalry, focusing mainly on the 1980s era of Larry Bird and Magic Johnson but also examining the entire history of the NBA through the rivalry. (Parts 1 & 3: 2 hours in length; Part 2: 1 hour in length)

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    Director:Jim Podhoretz
    Writer:N/A
  5. 10.0/10(1 votes)

    #5 - Celtics/Lakers: Best of Enemies - Part 2

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    S3:E17

    The Celtics-Lakers rivalry ramps up in the 1984 Finals as a cast of characters–led by Larry Bird and Magic Johnson–who changed the NBA finally went head-to-head for a title. Directed by Jim Podhoretz and produced by Jonathan Hock.

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    Director:Jim Podhoretz
    Writer:N/A
  6. 10.0/10(1 votes)

    #6 - Celtics/Lakers: Best of Enemies - Part 3

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    S3:E18

    Conclusion of a look at the 1980s Celtics-Lakers rivalry, focusing on the three years after the 1984 NBA Finals, as the teams’ disdain for each other gradually turns to respect while meeting in two more Finals. From filmmakers Jim Podhoretz and Jon Hock.

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    Director:Jim Podhoretz
    Writer:N/A
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  8. 9.0/10(1 votes)

    #7 - The Two Escobars

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    S1:E16

    The lives of soccer player Andrés Escobar and drug lord Pablo Escobar; the intertwining of crime and soccer in their native Colombia; and the connections between the deaths of both men. (2 hours in length)

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  9. 9.0/10(1 votes)

    #8 - Nature Boy

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    S3:E24

    The life and times of professional wrestling legend Ric Flair.

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    Director:Rory Karpf
    Writer:N/A
  10. 9.0/10(1 votes)

    #9 - Stolen Gold

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    S4:E41

    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).

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    Director:Suemay Oram
    Writer:N/A
  11. 8.7/10(3 votes)

    #10 - Into the Wind

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    S1:E23

    Terry Fox's attempt to run 5,373 kilometres (3,339 mi) across Canada in support of fundraising for cancer research captures the attention of his fellow Canadians and the world.

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    Writer:N/A
  12. 8.5/10(1.4k votes)

    #11 - Survive and Advance

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    S2:E7

    A look at the NC State Wolfpack men's basketball team's successful and improbable championship runs through the 1983 ACC and the 1983 NCAA tournaments. (2 hrs in length)

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    Director:Jonathan Hock
    Writer:N/A
  13. 8.2/10(2.0k votes)

    #12 - Bad Boys

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    S2:E18

    A look back at the Detroit Pistons of the late 1980s and early 1990s. Narrated by rapper Kid Rock, a native of nearby Romeo, Michigan. (2 hours in length)

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    Director:Zak Levitt
    Writer:N/A
  14. 8.1/10(1.7k votes)

    #13 - You Don't Know Bo

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    S2:E6

    A profile of Bo Jackson and how his college and professional feats in two sports (baseball and football) captured the public's imagination and made Jackson a cultural (and marketing) icon.

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  15. 8.1/10(1.2k votes)

    #14 - Of Miracles and Men

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    S2:E27

    An exploration of the Miracle on Ice from the point of view of the defeated Soviet Union team. The film features defenseman Viacheslav Fetisov returning to Lake Placid to recollect his team's defeat.

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    Director:Jonathan Hock
    Writer:N/A
  16. 8.0/10(1 votes)

    #15 - King's Ransom

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    S1:E1

    The 1988 trade of Wayne Gretzky from the Edmonton Oilers to the Los Angeles Kings and the effect it had on Gretzky, the fans in Edmonton, and the popularity of hockey in Southern California.

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    Director:Peter Berg
    Writer:N/A
  17. 8.0/10(1 votes)

    #16 - The Life and Trials of Oscar Pistorius Part 1

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    S4:E9

    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.

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    Director:Daniel Gordon
    Writer:N/A
  18. 8.0/10(1 votes)

    #17 - The Life and Trials of Oscar Pistorius Part 2

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    S4:E10

    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.

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    Director:Daniel Gordon
    Writer:N/A
  19. 8.0/10(1 votes)

    #18 - The New York Sack Exchange

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    S4:E42

    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.

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    Director:Ken Rodgers
    Writer:N/A
  20. 7.7/10(1.9k votes)

    #19 - I Hate Christian Laettner

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    S2:E28

    A look at the life and basketball career of Christian Laettner and the intense dislike some fans still harbor for the former Duke University and NBA star.

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    Director:Rory Karpf
    Writer:N/A
  21. 7.6/10(1.0k votes)

    #20 - 9.79*

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    S2:E2

    A profile of the Men's 100-meter final at the 1988 Summer Olympics and the lives of the eight men who participated, including Ben Johnson (whose world record of 9.79 seconds was annulled after he tested positive for anabolic steroids) and Carl Lewis (who was awarded the gold medal after Johnson's disqualification).

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    Director:Daniel Gordon
    Writer:N/A
  22. 7.6/10(1.2k votes)

    #21 - Elway to Marino

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    S2:E8

    A look at the 1983 NFL Draft and the six quarterbacks taken in its first round, specifically John Elway (the first overall pick) and Dan Marino (the last QB picked in Round 1). The film features the recollections of Martin Demoff, the agent for both Elway and Marino, who shares a personal diary he kept to chronicle teams' interest in his two future-Hall of Fame clients. This includes the indecision the Baltimore Colts had with drafting Elway with the first pick or trading it away, and how Marino's selection status plummeted after recording weaker senior year statistics and rumors of recreational drug use.

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    Director:Ken Rodgers
    Writer:N/A
  23. 7.6/10(688 votes)

    #22 - Youngstown Boys

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    S2:E15

    The stories of two Ohio State football figures connected with Youngstown, Ohio, running back Maurice Clarett (a native of the city) and coach Jim Tressel (former head coach at Youngstown State University), their football exploits at OSU (including a national championship in 2002), and their scandalous exits from the school. (2 hours in length)

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  24. 7.6/10(949 votes)

    #23 - Slaying the Badger

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    S2:E19

    An examination of the competitive nature that teammates Greg LeMond and Bernard Hinault exhibited in the 1986 Tour de France; a film based on Richard Moore's book of the same name.

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    Director:John Dower
    Writer:N/A
  25. 7.5/10(745 votes)

    #24 - Requiem for the Big East

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    S2:E17

    A recollection of the original Big East Conference, from its simple beginnings and regional rivalries to its national prominence as one of the most successful college basketball leagues, and how it ended up fighting for its survival in the 2010s during conference realignment.

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    Director:Ezra Edelman
    Writer:N/A
  26. 7.5/10(546 votes)

    #25 - Brothers in Exile

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    S2:E24

    The story of Liván and Orlando Hernández, half-brothers who fled Cuba separately and became successful major-league pitchers.

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    Director:Mario Díaz
    Writer:N/A

Best Episodes Summary

"No Crossover: The Trial of Allen Iverson" is the best rated episode of "30 for 30". It scored 10/10 based on 1 votes. Directed by Steve James and written by N/A, it aired on 4/13/2010. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "One Night in Vegas".