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The Best Episodes of Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel Season 5

Every episode of Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel Season 5 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel Season 5!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel Season 5 Episode 1 - Episode 22
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    #1 - Episode 22

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  2. Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel Season 5 Episode 2 - Episode 23
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    Included: the rivalry between the Fox network and Disney (owners of ABC and ESPN) in sports television; the recent Olympics scandal; the new NBA labor agreement; and Kentucky Wildcats coach Tubby Smith.

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  3. Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel Season 5 Episode 3 - Episode 24
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    A look at the UCLA-Houston basketball clash at the Astrodome in January 1968 that thrust the sport into the national spotlight. Also: a profile of Dick Vitale; and Major League Baseball's economic structure. Correspondents include James Brown and Larry Merchant.

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  4. Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel Season 5 Episode 4 - Episode 25
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    Included: a report on counterfeit golf equipment; an interview with NBA rookie Jason Williams; a look at the lack of racial diversity in NASCAR.

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  5. Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel Season 5 Episode 5 - Episode 26
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    Included: a report on NHL "goons"; a look at sports-induced riots; and a profile of pro boxer Elvir Muriqi, whose father and sister are in the Kosovo Liberation Army. Reporters include Armen Keteyian and Jim Lampley.

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  6. Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel Season 5 Episode 6 - Episode 27
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    Included: an interview with John McEnroe; a report on Major League umpires; a look at sexual harassment in women's sports; and a profile of tennis's Venus and Serena Williams. Jim Lampley and Frank Deford report.

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  7. Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel Season 5 Episode 7 - Episode 28
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    Included: a profile of sports agent Tank Black; a look at the academic scandal affecting the Minnesota men's basketball team; and profiles of baseball's Derek Jeter and track and field's Marion Jones. Bryan Burwell and Armen Keteyian report.

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  8. Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel Season 5 Episode 8 - Episode 29
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    #8 - Episode 29

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    Included: profiles of football coaches Jimmy Johnson and Lou Holtz; a look at the muscle-building supplement androstenedione; and a report on coach George Scholz's racial discrimination suit against the Orlando Magic. Correspondents include Frank Deford and Sonja Stetoe.

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  9. Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel Season 5 Episode 9 - Episode 30
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    #9 - Episode 30

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    Included: a profile of Jets coach Bill Parcells, a look at baseball's committment to hiring minorities, Ronney Jenkins' departure from the BYU football team, and coaches accused of improper sexual conduct. Correspondents include Jim Lampley and Larry Merchant.

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  10. Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel Season 5 Episode 10 - Episode 31
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    #10 - Episode 31

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    Scheduled: Profiles of former Detroit Tigers pitcher Denny McLain and San Antonio center Tim Duncan; a look at cockfighting; and a report on Title IX. Reporters include Larry Merchant and James Brown.

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  11. Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel Season 5 Episode 11 - Episode 32
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    #11 - Episode 32

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    Included: a look at the 1966 college-football classic between Notre Dame and Michigan State; a profile of the WNBA's Cynthia Cooper. Reporters include Jack Whitaker and Mary Carillo.

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  12. Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel Season 5 Episode 12 - Episode 33
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    #12 - Episode 33

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    Included: a profile of Indianapolis Colts QB Peyton Manning; a look at concussions in the NFL; Lehigh University RB Ronald Jean; a report on collecting trading cards.

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Season 5 Ratings Summary

"Episode 22" is the best rated episode of "Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel" season 5. It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/25/1999. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Episode 23".