8.4/10130 votes#1 - Round One: The Greatest (1942-1964)
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 9/19/2021
Cassius Clay rises from amateur boxer to 1960 Olympic gold medal winner. He turns professional and moves to Miami, sharpening his boxing skills and honing his genius for self-promotion. Meanwhile, he quietly joins the Nation of Islam and becomes a confidant of Malcolm X. In 1964, he shocks the world by upsetting the heavily favored Sonny Liston to win the heavyweight championship.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.3/10109 votes#2 - Round Two: What's My Name? (1964-1970)
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 9/20/2021
Cassius Clay joins the Nation of Islam and adopts the name Muhammad Ali. For three years, Ali dominates the heavyweight ranks but in 1967, he refuses induction into the U.S. Army and becomes one of the most reviled men in America. Ali is stripped of his title, convicted of draft evasion and forced into exile. In 1970, he triumphantly returns to the ring, but it's clear that he has lost a step.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.4/10106 votes#3 - Round Three: The Rivalry (1970-1974)
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 9/21/2021
Muhammad Ali faces Joe Frazier in the "Fight of the Century." Though he loses, Ali becomes a hero. The Supreme Court overturns Ali's conviction, validating his refusal to serve in the war in Vietnam and in 1974, Ali outduels Frazier, his greatest rival, in their highly anticipated rematch. But to complete his comeback, he must face the fearsome George Foreman.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.6/10108 votes#4 - Round Four: The Spell Remains (1974-2016)
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 9/22/2021
Muhammad Ali shocks the world when he defeats George Foreman in Zaire, winning back the heavyweight title and becoming the most famous man on earth. He faces Joe Frazier in the brutal "Thrilla in Manila," and boxes for five more years. He is diagnosed with Parkinson's in 1984 but continues to travel the world spreading his Islamic faith, and becomes a symbol of peace and hope.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
The Best Episodes of Muhammad Ali Season 1
Every episode of Muhammad Ali Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Muhammad Ali Season 1!
Muhammad Ali brings to life the iconic heavyweight boxing champion who became an inspiration to people everywhere.
Genre:Documentary
Network:PBS
Season 1 Ratings Summary
"Round One: The Greatest (1942-1964)" is the best rated episode of "Muhammad Ali" season 1. It scored 8.4/10 based on 130 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 9/19/2021. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Round Two: What's My Name? (1964-1970)".