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The Best Episodes of The Playbook

Every episode of The Playbook ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of The Playbook!

The Best Episodes of The Playbook

Coaches with championship résumés share their personal rules for success in sports and life in this reflective and inspiring documentary series.

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  1. Background image for José Mourinho: A Coach's Rules for Life
    8.4/10(355 votes)

    #1 - José Mourinho: A Coach's Rules for Life

    S1:E3

    A deep passion for competition propels soccer manager José Mourinho, who details his battles with the media and methods for motivating winning teams.

    Director:John Henion
    Writer:Unknown
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  2. Background image for Patrick Mouratoglou: A Coach's Rules for Life
    8.3/10(175 votes)

    #2 - Patrick Mouratoglou: A Coach's Rules for Life

    S1:E4

    Tennis coach Patrick Mouratoglou reflects on his success with Serena Williams and reveals his strategy for players who tank.

    Director:John Henion
    Writer:Unknown
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  3. Background image for Doc Rivers: A Coach's Rules for Life
    8.2/10(256 votes)

    #3 - Doc Rivers: A Coach's Rules for Life

    S1:E1

    NBA coach Doc Rivers shares the unifying philosophy that inspired Boston's championship team and discusses his response to Donald Sterling's racism.

    Writer:Unknown
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  4. Background image for Dawn Staley: A Coach's Rules for Life
    7.0/10(115 votes)

    #4 - Dawn Staley: A Coach's Rules for Life

    S1:E5

    Basketball coach Dawn Staley talks about breaking into a male-dominated sport, challenging comfort zones and building a winning team in South Carolina.

    Director:Sarah Feeley
    Writer:Unknown
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  5. Background image for Jill Ellis: A Coach's Rules for Life
    6.6/10(156 votes)

    #5 - Jill Ellis: A Coach's Rules for Life

    S1:E2

    Soccer coach Jill Ellis touches on two World Cup titles, talks about supporting her players and tells an important story about being true to herself.

    Writer:Unknown
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Best Episodes Summary

"José Mourinho: A Coach's Rules for Life" is the best rated episode of "The Playbook". It scored 8.4/10 based on 355 votes. Directed by John Henion and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/22/2020. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Patrick Mouratoglou: A Coach's Rules for Life".