The BEST episodes of Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty season 1
Every episode of Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty season 1!
A fast-break series chronicling the professional and personal lives of the 1980s Los Angeles Lakers, one of sports’ most revered and dominant dynasties — a team that defined an era, both on and off the court.
#1 - Promised Land
Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 5/8/2022
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.
#2 - Invisible Man
Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 4/17/2022
As the Lakers hit the road, Dr. Buss makes a dangerous bid with Coach Westhead, and Earvin's rivalry with Larry Bird is put to the test.
#3 - Who the F**k Is Jack McKinney?
Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 3/27/2022
While training in Palm Springs, the introduction of a new playing style threatens to further divide an already fractured Lakers franchise.
#4 - Acceptable Loss
Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 5/1/2022
As the Lakers prepare to enter the play-offs, Buss struggles with the team's tenuous coaching situation and his mother's failing health. Later, Haywood receives an ultimatum from Kareem.
#5 - Pieces of a Man
Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 4/3/2022
While the Lakers prepare for their season opener, Kareem experiences a crisis of faith, and Buss clashes with those closest to him.
#6 - California Dreaming
Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 4/24/2022
McKinney's potential return threatens Paul and Pat's increasingly successful status quo, while Earvin and Buss each face shocking truths.
#7 - The Swan
Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 3/6/2022
Businessman Jerry Buss bets it all on the lackluster Los Angeles Lakers – and rookie phenom Earvin "Magic" Johnson.
#8 - Memento Mori
Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 4/10/2022
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.
#9 - Is That All There Is?
Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 3/13/2022
As Buss attempts to connect with a fellow franchise owner, Coach West and Claire face near impossible mandates, and Earvin looks for love.
#10 - The Good Life
Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 3/20/2022
Leaving the Lakers to deal with the fallout of Coach West's shocking announcement, Buss travels to Las Vegas, and soon becomes entangled with a dangerous foe. Back in LA, Earvin finds himself alone in a new city, while former Laker Pat Riley seeks out a new place within the team.