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The Best Episodes of Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty Season 2

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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...
  1. 8.8/10(697 votes)

    #1 - The Hamburger Hamlet

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    S2:E5

    After making his opinion of Westhead known, Earvin gives Buss an ultimatum – leaving West and Pat to pick up the pieces.

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  2. 8.3/10(587 votes)

    #2 - "BEAT L.A."

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    S2:E6

    Following a series of triumphant wins and devastating losses, the Lakers vie for a face-off with the Celtics – and Larry Bird.

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  3. 8.3/10(607 votes)

    #3 - What Is and What Should Never Be

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    S2:E7

    Tensions between the Lakers and Celtics flair as Earvin and Larry each fight to the bitter end of the 1984 NBA Finals.

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  4. 8.0/10(593 votes)

    #4 - The Second Coming

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    S2:E3

    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.

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  5. 7.9/10(569 votes)

    #5 - The New World

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    S2:E4

    Despite his record-breaking new contract, Earvin continues to butt heads with his teammates… and his domineering coach.

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  6. 7.8/10(608 votes)

    #6 - The Magic Is Back

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    S2:E2

    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.

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  8. 7.7/10(702 votes)

    #7 - One Ring Don't Make a Dynasty

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    S2:E1

    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.

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Season 2 Ratings Summary

"The Hamburger Hamlet" is the best rated episode of "Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty" season 2. It scored 8.8/10 based on 697 votes. Directed by Tanya Hamilton and written by Max Borenstein, Jim Hecht, Rodney Barnes, it aired on 9/3/2023. This episode is rated 0.5 points higher than the second-best, ""BEAT L.A."".