The Magic Is Back

7.8/10 · 668 votesAug 13, 202347 min

Ranked #6 of 7 in Season 2•−0.3 vs season avg

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.

Season 2 Episodes7

E1 7.7

One Ring Don't Make a Dynasty

The Magic Is Back

The Second Coming

The New World

The Hamburger Hamlet

"BEAT L.A."

What Is and What Should Never Be

Cast6

John C. Reilly

Jerry Buss

Quincy Isaiah

Earvin 'Magic' Johnson

Jason Clarke

Jerry West

Adrien Brody

Pat Riley

Gaby Hoffmann

Claire Rothman

Jason Segel

Paul Westhead

Crew8

Max Borenstein

Writer

Rodney Barnes

Writer

Jim Hecht

Writer

Jeremy Weinstein

Editor

Christopher Ferguson

Lighting Programmer

Trey Edward Shults

Director

Salli Richardson-Whitfield

Executive Producer

Darran Tiernan

Director of Photography

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Episode Summary

"The Magic Is Back" is episode 2 of Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty season 2. It scored 7.8/10 from 668 votes, ranking #6 of 7 episodes this season (season average 8.1). Directed by Trey Edward Shults and written by Max Borenstein, Rodney Barnes, Jim Hecht, it aired on August 13, 2023.

The Magic Is Back

Seasons2

Season 2 Episodes7

Cast6

Crew8

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Episode Summary