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30 for 30 2009

★ 7.5/10 · 48 votes TV-PG Documentary 4 seasons · 140 eps Returning Series
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What is 30 for 30?

30 for 30 is a documentary film series airing on ESPN, its sister networks, and online that highlights interesting people and events in sports history. The series currently includes four volumes of thirty episodes each.

Type
TV series
Year
2009
Status
Returning Series
Episodes
140
First aired
Oct 6, 2009
Last aired
Feb 6, 2026
Original language
EN
Origin
US
Networks
ESPN
Genres
Documentary
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🧠 Narrative Depth9.1/10
🔄 Rewatch Potential7.7/10
🎬 Production Scale8.2/10
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30 for 30 is a documentary film series airing on ESPN, its sister networks, and online that highlights interesting people and events in sports history. The series currently includes four volumes of thirty episodes each. It also encompasses a thirteen-episode series under the ESPN Films Presents title in 2011 to 2012, as well as a collection of short films shown through the ESPN.com website. In addition to these formats, the series has expanded to include Soccer Stories, which aired in advance of the 2014 FIFA World Cup, along with audio podcasts. This entry specifically refers to the main volumes of the series presented by ESPN.

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“This documentary series explores significant figures and events throughout the history of sports.”

Reasons to watch
  • covers diverse sports history
  • features various documentary films
Keep in mind
  • focuses primarily on sports topics

Watch it if you enjoy learning about the people and events that shaped sports history.

The series focuses on sports-related subject matter.

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Mytharc (39): Crucial lore & season climaxes
Core (101): Character development & subplots
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Season 1 · 30 episodes Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →
Season 2 · 30 episodes
Season 3 · 32 episodes
Season 4 · 48 episodes
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What is 30 for 30?

It is a series of documentary films airing on ESPN and its sister networks.

What does the series cover?

The films highlight interesting people and events in sports history.

How many episodes are there?

The main series currently includes four volumes of 30 episodes each.

Are there other related projects?

Yes, the series includes ESPN Films Presents, 30 for 30 Shorts, Soccer Stories, and audio podcasts.

Where can these films be viewed?

They air on ESPN, its sister networks, and are available online.

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