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Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty S1E8 — California Dreaming

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Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty•Season 1•Episode 8

California Dreaming

8.3/10 · 1,072 votesApr 24, 202257 min

Ranked #5 of 10 in Season 1•+0.1 vs season avg

As the Lakers continue their successful run, Paul and Pat are forced to reckon with the tenuous nature of their positions. Then, Earvin meets his childhood hero at the NBA All-Star game, where he receives some sage advice. Jessie convinces Jeanie to help shield her

Directed byPayman Benz

Written byMax Borenstein, Rodney Barnes

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Cast18

John C. Reilly

John C. Reilly

Jerry Buss

Quincy Isaiah

Quincy Isaiah

Earvin 'Magic' Johnson

Jason Clarke

Jason Clarke

Jerry West

Adrien Brody

Adrien Brody

Pat Riley

Gaby Hoffmann

Gaby Hoffmann

Claire Rothman

Jason Segel

Jason Segel

Paul Westhead

Tracy Letts

Tracy Letts

Jack McKinney

Hadley Robinson

Hadley Robinson

Jeanie Buss

DeVaughn Nixon

DeVaughn Nixon

Norman 'Norm' Nixon

Solomon Hughes

Solomon Hughes

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

Tamera Tomakili

Tamera Tomakili

Earleatha 'Cookie' Kelly

Brett Cullen

Brett Cullen

Bill Sharman

Crew7

Payman Benz

Payman Benz

Director

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Max Borenstein

Writer

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Rodney Barnes

Writer

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Kathy Driscoll-Mohler

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Francine Maisler

Francine Maisler

Original Casting

Mihai Malaimare Jr.

Mihai Malaimare Jr.

Director of Photography

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Max Koepke

Editor

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Episode Summary

"California Dreaming" is episode 8 of Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty season 1. It scored 8.3/10 from 1,072 votes, ranking #5 of 10 episodes this season (season average 8.2). Directed by Payman Benz and written by Max Borenstein, Rodney Barnes, it aired on April 24, 2022.

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