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The Best Episodes of NFL Icons Season 2

Every episode of NFL Icons Season 2 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of NFL Icons Season 2!

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This documentary series celebrates the biggest names in the history of pro football. Each episode focuses on a single subject, whose career comes to life through a deep dive into the NFL Films archive.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    NFL Icons Season 2 Episode 1 - John Madden
    9.0/10(9 votes)

    #1 - John Madden

    S2:E1

    Tracing the life and career of the Super Bowl champion and Hall of Famer who changed the NFL, sports on television, and gaming -- all because of his blended love for football and teaching; origin stories of broadcasting, commercial work and coaching.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. NFL Icons Season 2 Episode 2 - Walter Payton
    9.2/10(9 votes)

    #2 - Walter Payton

    S2:E2

    The profound on- and off-field influences of the Super Bowl champion Chicago Bears running back, as told in his own words and new interviews with his children Brittney and Jarrett; how Payton climbed from small-school obscurity to Hall of Famer.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. NFL Icons Season 2 Episode 3 - Jimmy Johnson
    8.0/10(6 votes)

    #3 - Jimmy Johnson

    S2:E3

    How Jimmy Johnson won championships as an Arkansas player and coach of the Miami Hurricanes, and two Super Bowls with the Dallas Cowboys; inside the Herschel Walker trade, his relationship with Jerry Jones and Johnson's famous five-year plan.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. NFL Icons Season 2 Episode 4 - Steve Young
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #4 - Steve Young

    S2:E4

    The Hall of Fame 49er quarterback reflects on the challenges and joys of becoming a champion and one of football's most exciting players; anecdotes from ups and downs at BYU, the USFL, Tampa Bay Buccaneers and succeeding Joe Montana in San Francisco.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. NFL Icons Season 2 Episode 5 - Ray Lewis
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #5 - Ray Lewis

    S2:E5

    The NFL's all-time leading tackler shares stories of turning personal pain into the fuel for a Hall of Fame career, his iconic college career at Miami and his role in establishing the identity of the Baltimore Ravens through two Super Bowl wins.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. NFL Icons Season 2 Episode 6 - Troy Aikman
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #6 - Troy Aikman

    S2:E6

    The three-time Super Bowl champion quarterback of the Dallas Cowboys reflects on his journey from L.A. to Oklahoma and the Pro Football Hall of Fame, including roles in football's most iconic broadcast booth and as an entrepreneur.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. NFL Icons Season 2 Episode 7 - Cris Carter
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #7 - Cris Carter

    S2:E7

    How Cris Carter used arguably the greatest receiver hands in history to overcome adversity and mold himself into a Pro Football Hall of Famer; stories of his complicated relationship with Buddy Ryan and his mentorship of Randy Moss.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. NFL Icons Season 2 Episode 8 - Tony Dungy
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #8 - Tony Dungy

    S2:E8

    The first Black head coach to win a Super Bowl reflects on his unconventional path to the Pro Football Hall of Fame; stories of his groundbreaking coaching career and mentorship, through relationships ranging from Chuck Noll to Michael Vick.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 2 Ratings Summary

"John Madden" is the best rated episode of "NFL Icons" season 2. It scored 9/10 based on 9 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/10/2022. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Walter Payton".