30 for 30: Season 4
Season 4 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of 30 for 30 Season 3.
- Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
- Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
- Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Episode Guide
Season 4 Progress Shield
Rodman: For Better or Worse
Sep 10, 2019
The unfettered and definitive look at the life and career of Dennis Rodman.
Chuck & Tito
Oct 15, 2019
The hot-and-cold relationship between MMA fighters Chuck Liddell and Tito Ortiz, from the start of UFC through its rise in popularity and to the present day.
Vick: Part 1
Jan 30, 2020
Part 1 of 2. Chronicling the career of quarterback Michael Vick: his incredible rise, shocking fall and polarizing return. After high school in Newport News, Va., Vick led Virginia
Vick: Part 2
Feb 6, 2020
Part 2 of 2. Chronicling the career of quarterback Michael Vick: his incredible rise, shocking fall and polarizing return. Vick served nearly two years for crimes related to involv
Lance: Part 1
May 24, 2020
Part 1. An in-depth look at the rise and fall of cyclist Lance Armstrong, who won seven straight Tour de France titles before being implicated in one of sport's largest doping scan
Lance: Part 2
May 31, 2020
Part 2. An in-depth look at the rise and fall of cyclist Lance Armstrong, who won seven straight Tour de France titles before being implicated in one of sport's largest doping scan
Be Water
Jun 7, 2020
An exploration of the life and legacy of Bruce Lee as an acting and martial arts icon.
Long Gone Summer
Jun 15, 2020
A look back at the 1998 home run chase between Mark McGwire and Sammy Sosa.
The Life and Trials of Oscar Pistorius Part 1
Sep 27, 2020
Part 1 of 4. The life of South African Paralympic sprinter Oscar Pistorius, from his childhood during the last days of apartheid, to worldwide celebrity as the first double-leg amp
The Life and Trials of Oscar Pistorius Part 2
Sep 28, 2020
Part 2 of 4. The life of South African Paralympic sprinter Oscar Pistorius, from his childhood during the last days of apartheid, to worldwide celebrity as the first double-leg amp
The Life and Trials of Oscar Pistorius Part 3
Sep 29, 2020
Part 3 of 4. The life of South African Paralympic sprinter Oscar Pistorius, from his childhood during the last days of apartheid, to worldwide celebrity as the first double-leg amp
The Life and Trials of Oscar Pistorius Part 4
Sep 30, 2020
Part 4 of 4. The life of South African Paralympic sprinter Oscar Pistorius, from his childhood during the last days of apartheid, to worldwide celebrity as the first double-leg amp
The Infinite Race
Dec 15, 2020
The story of the Tarahumara, an indigenous community in Mexico, famed for their legendary running ability, and their preference for running barefoot, who inspired an ultrarunning c
Al Davis vs. The NFL
Feb 4, 2021
Using deepfake technology and content from the NFL Films archives, reconstructions of Raiders owner Al Davis and NFL commissioner Pete Rozelle tell the story of their contentious r
Breakaway
Jul 13, 2021
Maya Moore, one of women's basketball's most decorated players, stepped away from her sport to advocate for a man she believed to be wrongly imprisoned—a cause that changed her lif
Once Upon a Time in Queens Part 1
Sep 14, 2021
An in-depth examination of the 1986 New York Mets.
Once Upon a Time in Queens Part 2
Sep 14, 2021
An in-depth examination of the 1986 New York Mets.
Once Upon a Time in Queens Part 3
Sep 15, 2021
An in-depth examination of the 1986 New York Mets.
Once Upon a Time in Queens Part 4
Sep 15, 2021
An in-depth examination of the 1986 New York Mets.
The Tuck Rule
Feb 6, 2022
Chronicling the controversial "tuck rule" decision in a 2001-2002 Raiders-Patriots playoff game that keyed Tom Brady's first postseason win and helped launch a dynasty under coach
Shark
Feb 7, 2022
This documentary examines the legendary career of professional golfer Greg Norman, and how it was shaped by one stunning day at the Masters Tournament in 1996.
The Greatest Mixtape Ever
May 31, 2022
The documentary examines how 1990s streetball and the And1 Mixtape transformed basketball culture at large. In the late 1990s, a burgeoning young New York City DJ, Set Free, had th
Dream On (Part 1)
Jun 1, 2022
At the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta, the USA women’s basketball team dominated the competition. Eight wins. Zero losses. Gold medals around their necks. They made it look easy. Bu
Dream On (Part 2)
Jun 2, 2022
At the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta, the USA women’s basketball team dominated the competition. Eight wins. Zero losses. Gold medals around their necks. They made it look easy. Bu
Dream On (Part 3)
Jun 5, 2022
At the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta, the USA women’s basketball team dominated the competition. Eight wins. Zero losses. Gold medals around their necks. They made it look easy. Bu
Jeanette Lee Vs.
Dec 13, 2022
Jeanette Lee is an Asian-American billiards player who brought strength, sex appeal and skill to pool halls around the world; after her recent cancer diagnosis, Lee looks back on h
Bullies of Baltimore
Feb 5, 2023
They were arguably the most dominating defensive team in NFL history – and perhaps the most entertaining club that pro football has ever seen. A behemoth on the field that turned
The American Gladiators Documentary Part 1
May 30, 2023
Part 1 of 2. The cast and crew of American Gladiators look back on the iconic 90s series which pitted "amateur" contestants against professional "gladiators." It was "part sports,
The American Gladiators Documentary Part 2
May 31, 2023
Part 2 of 2. The cast and crew of American Gladiators look back on the iconic 90s series which pitted "amateur" contestants against professional "gladiators." It was "part sports,
The Luckiest Guy in the World: Part 1
Jun 6, 2023
A multi-part film chronicling the colorful life of basketball Hall Of Famer and Grateful Dead superfan Bill Walton.
The Luckiest Guy in the World: Part 2
Jun 6, 2023
Bill was part of UCLA’s 88-game winning streak but when it ended,it devastated him. Despite injuries early in the NBA, he was a force to be reckoned with.
The Luckiest Guy in the World: Part 3
Jun 13, 2023
Bill Walton was at the top of his game for the Blazers and his play would earn him an MVP, even as he went up against legends like Kareem.
The Luckiest Guy in the World: Part 4
Jun 13, 2023
The decision to leave the Trail Blazers was tough for Bill and a failed stint at the Clippers would lead him to team up with the legendary Larry Bird.
The Great Heisman Race of 1997
Dec 9, 2023
The story of the 1997 Heisman Trophy race and the now-legendary players who vied for the honor of College Football's best player award that season.
The Minister of Defense
Dec 13, 2023
A portrait of legendary NFL defensive lineman, Reggie White, who constantly strived to "do right" but found that sometimes there is no easy answer as to what 'right' means.
I'm Just Here for the Riot
Jun 4, 2024
On June 15, 2011, the Canucks' Game 7 Stanley Cup Finals loss to the Boston Bruins sparks a massive riot in downtown Vancouver. Police cars are overturned and burned, windows are s
False Positive
Jun 11, 2024
Butch Reynolds was one of the biggest track and field stars in the world, a talent in his prime on top of his sport. But when he took a drug test in Monaco in the summer of 1990, h
No Scope: The Story of FaZe Clan
Jul 1, 2024
A history of Call of Duty clan turned esports organization FaZe Clan and their numerous tumultuous events throughout their decade-plus existence.
American Son
Jul 29, 2024
A profile of Michael Chang, a Taiwanese-American tennis professional, and his 1989 French Open title win, including his upset over Ivan Lendl.
Dude Perfect: A Very Long Shot
Aug 3, 2024
A look at content creators Dude Perfect, going over their dramatic rise and the sacrifices they went through in the realm of sports-themed entertainment.
Stolen Gold
Sep 17, 2024
Ramón Torres confronts a deception within the Spanish basketball ID team he captained at the 2000 Summer Paralympics: Many of his teammates were revealed to not actually have intel
The New York Sack Exchange
Dec 13, 2024
A nostalgic look back at the sensational defensive line of the 1980s New York Jets. This group of larger-than-life personalities not only terrorized quarterbacks but also captivate
Empire Skate
Jun 30, 2025
Tells the story of New York City's distinctive skateboarding culture of the 1990s, which spawned the global brand Supreme and continues to impact the skate scene to this day.
Berlusconi: Condemned to Win: Part 1
Sep 10, 2025
A.C. Milan’s success became Berlusconi’s path to power, politics, and scandal.
Berlusconi: Condemned to Win: Part 2
Sep 10, 2025
A.C. Milan’s success became Berlusconi’s path to power, politics, and scandal.
Berlusconi: Condemned to Win: Part 3
Sep 10, 2025
A.C. Milan’s success became Berlusconi’s path to power, politics, and scandal.
Boo-Yah: A Portrait of Stuart Scott
Dec 10, 2025
Stuart Scott broke barriers as a pioneering Black sports anchor who brought hip-hop culture to mainstream TV, inspiring millions before and during his courageous battle with cancer
The Philly Special
Feb 6, 2026
Players, coaches, and fans explore the iconic play that gave Philadelphia its first Super Bowl win.