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The Best Episodes of The Inside Story Season 1

Every episode of The Inside Story Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Inside Story Season 1!

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Inside the NBA – the Sports Emmy Award-winning studio show known for its entertaining style and unfiltered commentary – pulls back the curtain on its more than 30-year history in this four-part documentary series. Interviews

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Inside Story Season 1 Episode 1 - Ernie Johnson: The Traffic Cop
    8.8/10(12 votes)

    #1 - Ernie Johnson: The Traffic Cop

    S1:E1

    Inside the NBA hits the air in 1989 and Ernie Johnson quickly becomes the perfect host to lead an all-star cast of Kenny Smith, Charles Barkley and Shaquille O'Neal through a unique combination of intense debates and unhinged hilarity.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Inside Story Season 1 Episode 2 - Kenny Smith: The Role Player
    8.4/10(11 votes)

    #2 - Kenny Smith: The Role Player

    S1:E2

    Everyone has a role on Inside the NBA. From analyst Kenny Smith to the behind-the-scenes characters that make the show unique, an idea can come from anywhere.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Inside Story Season 1 Episode 3 - Charles Barkley: The Entertainer
    8.1/10(14 votes)

    #3 - Charles Barkley: The Entertainer

    S1:E3

    Charles Barkley's self-deprecating humor and willingness to go outside the boundaries makes Inside the NBA more than a basketball show.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Inside Story Season 1 Episode 4 - Shaquille O'Neal: The Little Brother
    8.5/10(11 votes)

    #4 - Shaquille O'Neal: The Little Brother

    S1:E4

    Shaq's larger-than-life presence propels Inside the NBA to iconic status and the Hall of Fame studio show's impact is felt far beyond the world of sports.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Ernie Johnson: The Traffic Cop" is the best rated episode of "The Inside Story" season 1. It scored 8.8/10 based on 12 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 3/4/2021. This episode is rated 0.4 points higher than the second-best, "Kenny Smith: The Role Player".