The BEST episodes of The Playbook

Every episode of The Playbook ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The Playbook!

Legendary coaches are profiled as they share the rules they live by to achieve success in sports and in life. Through emotional and in-depth interviews, each coach reveals the critical moments in their personal lives and careers that ultimately helped form their coaching philosophies.

Last Updated: 10/6/2024Network: NetflixStatus: Ended

8.35

37 votes

#1 - Doc Rivers: A Coach's Rules for Life

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/22/2020

NBA coach Doc Rivers shares the unifying philosophy that inspired Boston's championship team and discusses his response to Donald Sterling's racism.

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8.25

40 votes

#2 - José Mourinho: A Coach's Rules for Life

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 9/22/2020

A deep passion for competition propels soccer manager José Mourinho, who details his battles with the media and methods for motivating winning teams.

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Patrick Mouratoglou: A Coach's Rules for Life

8.08

25 votes

#3 - Patrick Mouratoglou: A Coach's Rules for Life

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 9/22/2020

Tennis coach Patrick Mouratoglou reflects on his success with Serena Williams and reveals his strategy for players who tank.

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7.69

26 votes

#4 - Jill Ellis: A Coach's Rules for Life

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/22/2020

Soccer coach Jill Ellis touches on two World Cup titles, talks about supporting her players and tells an important story about being true to herself.

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7.22

23 votes

#5 - Dawn Staley: A Coach's Rules for Life

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 9/22/2020

Basketball coach Dawn Staley talks about breaking into a male-dominated sport, challenging comfort zones and building a winning team in South Carolina.

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