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The Best Episodes of 30 for 30 Season 4

Every episode of 30 for 30 Season 4 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of 30 for 30 Season 4!

The Best Episodes of 30 for 30 Season 4

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. 9.0/10(1 votes)

    #1 - 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
  2. 8.0/10(314 votes)

    #2 - Once Upon a Time in Queens Part 1

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    S4:E16

    An in-depth examination of the 1986 New York Mets.

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    Director:Nick Davis
    Writer:N/A
  3. 8.0/10(1 votes)

    #3 - 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
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  4. 7.7/10(204 votes)

    #4 - Once Upon a Time in Queens Part 3

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    S4:E18

    An in-depth examination of the 1986 New York Mets.

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    Director:Nick Davis
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  5. 7.7/10(106 votes)

    #5 - The Luckiest Guy in the World: Part 4

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    S4:E33

    The decision to leave the Trail Blazers was tough for Bill and a failed stint at the Clippers would lead him to team up with the legendary Larry Bird.

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    Director:Steve James
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  6. 7.6/10(947 votes)

    #6 - Rodman: For Better or Worse

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    S4:E1

    The unfettered and definitive look at the life and career of Dennis Rodman.

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  8. 7.6/10(204 votes)

    #7 - Once Upon a Time in Queens Part 2

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    S4:E17

    An in-depth examination of the 1986 New York Mets.

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    Director:Nick Davis
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  9. 7.6/10(204 votes)

    #8 - Once Upon a Time in Queens Part 4

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    S4:E19

    An in-depth examination of the 1986 New York Mets.

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    Director:Nick Davis
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  10. 7.6/10(138 votes)

    #9 - The Luckiest Guy in the World: Part 1

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    S4:E30

    A multi-part film chronicling the colorful life of basketball Hall Of Famer and Grateful Dead superfan Bill Walton.

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    Director:Steve James
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  11. 7.6/10(106 votes)

    #10 - The Luckiest Guy in the World: Part 3

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    S4:E32

    Bill Walton was at the top of his game for the Blazers and his play would earn him an MVP, even as he went up against legends like Kareem.

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    Director:Steve James
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  12. 7.5/10(638 votes)

    #11 - Lance: Part 1

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    S4:E5

    Part 1. An in-depth look at the rise and fall of cyclist Lance Armstrong, who won seven straight Tour de France titles before being implicated in one of sport's largest doping scandals. Extensive interviews with Armstrong are featured by director Marina Zenovich.

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  13. 7.5/10(594 votes)

    #12 - Lance: Part 2

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    S4:E6

    Part 2. An in-depth look at the rise and fall of cyclist Lance Armstrong, who won seven straight Tour de France titles before being implicated in one of sport's largest doping scandals. Extensive interviews with Armstrong are featured by director Marina Zenovich.

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  14. 7.4/10(276 votes)

    #13 - Bullies of Baltimore

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    S4:E27

    They were arguably the most dominating defensive team in NFL history – and perhaps the most entertaining club that pro football has ever seen. A behemoth on the field that turned into, literally, one of the classic shows of the reality television era. Now, a little more than two decades after one extraordinary season etched their legacy for all time, the documentary tells the story of a Super Bowl champion for the ages.

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  15. 7.4/10(106 votes)

    #14 - The Luckiest Guy in the World: Part 2

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    S4:E31

    Bill was part of UCLA’s 88-game winning streak but when it ended,it devastated him. Despite injuries early in the NBA, he was a force to be reckoned with.

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    Director:Steve James
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  16. 7.4/10(175 votes)

    #15 - The Great Heisman Race of 1997

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    S4:E34

    The story of the 1997 Heisman Trophy race and the now-legendary players who vied for the honor of College Football's best player award that season.

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  17. 7.3/10(443 votes)

    #16 - Vick: Part 1

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    S4:E3

    Part 1 of 2. Chronicling the career of quarterback Michael Vick: his incredible rise, shocking fall and polarizing return. After high school in Newport News, Va., Vick led Virginia Tech to a BCS title game and was drafted No. 1 by the Atlanta Falcons. He was also a star who refused to turn his back on the friends who'd been with him since the beginning. Ultimately, that refusal would portend his downfall. Directed by Stanley Nelson.

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  18. 7.3/10(431 votes)

    #17 - Vick: Part 2

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    S4:E4

    Part 2 of 2. Chronicling the career of quarterback Michael Vick: his incredible rise, shocking fall and polarizing return. Vick served nearly two years for crimes related to involvement in a dog fighting ring, going from star athlete to national pariah; from one of the most popular players in the NFL and all of sports to a man as ostracized as virtually any public figure in America. Directed by Stanley Nelson.

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  19. 7.3/10(150 votes)

    #18 - Shark

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    S4:E21

    This documentary examines the legendary career of professional golfer Greg Norman, and how it was shaped by one stunning day at the Masters Tournament in 1996.

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  20. 7.2/10(725 votes)

    #19 - Long Gone Summer

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    S4:E8

    A look back at the 1998 home run chase between Mark McGwire and Sammy Sosa.

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    Director:AJ Schnack
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  21. 7.2/10(140 votes)

    #20 - Dream On (Part 1)

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    S4:E23

    At the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta, the USA women’s basketball team dominated the competition. Eight wins. Zero losses. Gold medals around their necks. They made it look easy. But that’s barely the start of the real story of the Women’s Dream Team. Because the truth about how the team came together, and what they endured on their grueling 14-month road leading up to the Olympics, is one of the most unlikely and most complicated tales told in sports history.

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  22. 7.2/10(383 votes)

    #21 - The American Gladiators Documentary Part 1

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    S4:E28

    Part 1 of 2. The cast and crew of American Gladiators look back on the iconic 90s series which pitted "amateur" contestants against professional "gladiators." It was "part sports, part game show, but all American."

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  23. 7.1/10(437 votes)

    #22 - Chuck & Tito

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    S4:E2

    The hot-and-cold relationship between MMA fighters Chuck Liddell and Tito Ortiz, from the start of UFC through its rise in popularity and to the present day.

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    Director:Micah Brown
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  24. 7.1/10(249 votes)

    #23 - The Tuck Rule

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    S4:E20

    Chronicling the controversial "tuck rule" decision in a 2001-2002 Raiders-Patriots playoff game that keyed Tom Brady's first postseason win and helped launch a dynasty under coach Bill Belichick. Raiders DB Charles Woodson discusses the play with Brady, with additional interviews with referee Walt Coleman, and others from the game. Directed by Ken Rodgers and Nick Mascolo.

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  25. 7.1/10(160 votes)

    #24 - The Minister of Defense

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    S4:E35

    A portrait of legendary NFL defensive lineman, Reggie White, who constantly strived to "do right" but found that sometimes there is no easy answer as to what 'right' means.

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  26. 7.0/10(401 votes)

    #25 - Be Water

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    S4:E7

    An exploration of the life and legacy of Bruce Lee as an acting and martial arts icon.

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    Director:Bao Nguyen
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Season 4 Ratings Summary

"Stolen Gold" is the best rated episode of "30 for 30" season 4. It scored 9/10 based on 1 votes. Directed by Suemay Oram and written by N/A, it aired on 9/17/2024. This episode is rated 1.0 points higher than the second-best, "Once Upon a Time in Queens Part 1".