7.7/10684 votes#1 - One Ring Don't Make a Dynasty
Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 8/6/2023
1980. As the Lakers' post-victory season begins, a laser-focused Jerry Buss shores up his all-star roster – and his relationship with his children. Later, a catastrophic injury threatens the team's chance at defending their title.
Director: Salli Richardson-Whitfield
Writer: Max Borenstein, Jim Hecht, Jeff Pearlman
7.8/10593 votes#2 - The Magic Is Back
Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 8/13/2023
When Earvin’s return threatens the Lakers’ new "system," Pat Riley and Jerry West push for a risky trade. While Coach Westhead fights for his team, Jeanie clashes with her brothers, and a melancholy Buss attempts to court a figure from his past.
Director: Trey Edward Shults
Writer: Max Borenstein, Jim Hecht, Rodney Barnes
8.0/10578 votes#3 - The Second Coming
Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 8/20/2023
In the 1970s, Larry Bird rises from small-town college drop-out to the Celtics' top pick. Later, Earvin presses Buss for a better deal.
Director: Todd Banhazl
Writer: Max Borenstein, Rodney Barnes, Rebecca Bertuch
7.9/10553 votes#4 - The New World
Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 8/27/2023
Despite his record-breaking new contract, Earvin continues to butt heads with his teammates… and his domineering coach.
Director: Tanya Hamilton
Writer: Max Borenstein, Jim Hecht, Rodney Barnes
8.8/10680 votes#5 - The Hamburger Hamlet
Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 9/3/2023
After making his opinion of Westhead known, Earvin gives Buss an ultimatum – leaving West and Pat to pick up the pieces.
Director: Tanya Hamilton
Writer: Max Borenstein, Jim Hecht, Rodney Barnes
8.3/10571 votes#6 - "BEAT L.A."
Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 9/10/2023
Following a series of triumphant wins and devastating losses, the Lakers vie for a face-off with the Celtics – and Larry Bird.
Director: Salli Richardson-Whitfield
Writer: N/A
8.3/10590 votes#7 - What Is and What Should Never Be
Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 9/17/2023
Tensions between the Lakers and Celtics flair as Earvin and Larry each fight to the bitter end of the 1984 NBA Finals.
Director: Salli Richardson-Whitfield
Writer: N/A
The Best Episodes of Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty Season 2
Every episode of Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty Season 2 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty Season 2!
A fast-break series chronicling the professional and personal lives of the 1980s Los Angeles Lakers, one of sports’ most revered and dominant dynasties — a...
Genres:DramaComedy
Network:HBO
Season 2 Ratings Summary
"One Ring Don't Make a Dynasty" is the best rated episode of "Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty" season 2. It scored 7.7/10 based on 684 votes. Directed by Salli Richardson-Whitfield and written by Max Borenstein, Jim Hecht, Jeff Pearlman, it aired on 8/6/2023. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "The Magic Is Back".