Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty

S01E10

Promised Land

Down two men and with the 1980 NBA Championship on the line, the outnumbered Lakers look to an unlikely source for inspiration. In Philly, Earvin faces off against his role-model-turned-rival Dr. J, while in LA, Haywood grapples with his own worst enemy: himself.

• Directed by Salli Richardson-Whitfield
• Written by Rodney Barnes, Max Borenstein

S01E01

The Swan

1979. Businessman Jerry Buss stakes his fortune on the purchase of the NBA's lackluster Los Angeles Lakers. Meanwhile, the team's head coach, Jerry West, bristles at the prospect of drafting college phenom Earvin Johnson – who must decide if he's ready to live up to the mantle of his nickname: Magic.

• Directed by Adam McKay

S01E07

Invisible Man

While Buss clashes with West over the coaching staff, Paul calls in a favor from Pat Riley. On the road for the first time, Earvin attempts to reconnect with loved ones in Lansing, before heading to Boston to square off against longtime rival Larry Bird.

• Directed by Payman Benz
• Written by Rodney Barnes, Max Borenstein

S01E05

Pieces of a Man

As the Lakers prepare for their season opener against the Clippers, an increasingly frustrated Kareem begins to doubt his place on the team – allowing Coach McKinney to stoke his growing rivalry with Earvin. Jeanie courts star talent for newly minted cheer squad, the Laker Girls, including a promising young dancer, Paula Abdul.

• Directed by Tanya Hamilton
• Written by Rodney Barnes, Max Borenstein

S01E06

Memento Mori

Assistant coach Paul Westhead adds to the Lakers' growing list of problems when he finds himself dealing with a tragedy of Shakespearean proportions. Increasingly courted by corporate sponsors, Earvin consults a newfound financial advisor.

• Directed by Tanya Hamilton
• Written by Rodney Barnes, Max Borenstein

S01E02

Is That All There Is?

After giving Coach West carte blanche with the Lakers roster, Buss attempts to charm fellow franchise owner of the Celtics, Red Auerbach. Meanwhile, Earvin's efforts to impress the women in his life fall flat, and Claire's mandate to get creative brings conflict with Buss' daughter, Jeanie.

• Directed by Jonah Hill
• Written by Rodney Barnes, Max Borenstein

S02E07

What Is and What Should Never Be

• Directed by Salli Richardson-Whitfield
• Written by Rodney Barnes, Max Borenstein

S02E06

"BEAT L.A."

• Directed by Salli Richardson-Whitfield
• Written by Rodney Barnes, Max Borenstein

S02E05

The Hamburger Hamlet

• Directed by Tanya Hamilton
• Written by Rodney Barnes, Max Borenstein

S02E04

The New World

• Directed by Tanya Hamilton
• Written by Rodney Barnes, Max Borenstein

S02E03

The Second Coming

• Directed by Todd Banhazl
• Written by Rodney Barnes, Max Borenstein

S02E02

The Magic Is Back

• Directed by Trey Edward Shults
• Written by Rodney Barnes, Max Borenstein