7.8/10113 votes7.8/10(113)#1 - JuneBug
Season 1 Episode 1
Aired 4/22/2022
All eyes are on a young basketball sensation from Lansing, Michigan—dubbed “Magic”—the NBA’s 1979 first overall draft pick.
Director: Rick Famuyiwa
Writer: N/A
7.9/1093 votes7.9/10(93)#2 - Buck
Season 1 Episode 2
Aired 4/22/2022
After clinching the 1980 NBA Championship, Magic’s popularity soars. But his personal life is turbulent, and new NBA rivals emerge.
Director: Rick Famuyiwa
Writer: N/A
8.4/1099 votes8.4/10(99)#3 - Earvin
Season 1 Episode 3
Aired 4/22/2022
Just as life is on the upswing, with marriage and a baby on the way, Magic receives an earth-shattering diagnosis that he’s contracted HIV.
Director: Rick Famuyiwa
Writer: N/A
7.7/1085 votes7.7/10(85)#4 - Magic
Season 1 Episode 4
Aired 4/22/2022
Fresh off the Dream Team’s historic win, Magic stages a comeback while evolving into a business powerhouse and nurturing a growing family.
Director: Rick Famuyiwa
Writer: N/A
The Best Episodes of They Call Me Magic Season 1
Every episode of They Call Me Magic Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of They Call Me Magic Season 1!
Earvin “Magic” Johnson is an icon for the ages—from humble beginnings to the Dream Team to business titan. Featuring candid interviews with teammates, rivals, family,...
Genre:Documentary
Network:Apple TV+
Episodes
4
Avg. Rating
8.0
S1
S2
S3
S4
E1
E2
E3
7.8
7.9
8.4
Season 1 Ratings Summary
"JuneBug" is the best rated episode of "They Call Me Magic" season 1. It scored 7.8/10 based on 113 votes. Directed by Rick Famuyiwa and written by N/A, it aired on 4/22/2022. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Buck".