The BEST episodes written by Jim Hecht
#2 - Who the F**k Is Jack McKinney?
Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty - Season 1 - Episode 4
While training in Palm Springs, the introduction of a new playing style threatens to further divide an already fractured Lakers franchise.
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#3 - The Hamburger Hamlet
Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty - Season 2 - Episode 5
After a final clash between Earvin and Coach Westhead, Buss tasks Jerry West with picking up the pieces. As Honey attempts a heart-to-heart with Jeanie, Buss faces pushback from the press and his Captain. Later, Pat faces his demons and takes control of his team.
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#4 - 'beat L.A.'
Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty - Season 2 - Episode 6
Despite taking home another ring, the Lakers face a series of humiliating defeats. While attempting to regroup, Buss fields accusations from Honey, Norm receives devastating news, and Earvin does his best to win Cookie over for good. Then, when a life-changing event alters Kareem’s perspective, a newly united team vies for a shot at taking on the Celtics – and Larry Bird.
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#5 - The Swan
Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty - Season 1 - Episode 1
Businessman Jerry Buss bets it all on the lackluster Los Angeles Lakers – and rookie phenom Earvin "Magic" Johnson.
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#6 - The New World
Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty - Season 2 - Episode 4
After Earvin’s record-setting contract reaches the press, resentments flair in the locker room – and extend to the court. As the Lakers fight for their standing in the league, Buss looks to take his relationship with Honey to the next level, while Pat questions his role, and Coach Westhead meets with an old friend.
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#7 - Odd Ball
The Fairly OddParents - Season 3 - Episode 19
A mere 36 hours after Timmy gets a new video game for his V-Cube, the system breaks! To earn enough money to buy a new V-Cube, he works as ball boy for Dimmsdale's Ball Hogs, the selfish basketball team that never wins. If Timmy can't convince them to share, they'll move to Alaska and Timmy will never replace his V-Cube.
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#8 - What Is and What Should Never Be
Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty - Season 2 - Episode 7
As the 1984 NBA Finals begin, tensions between the Lakers and Celtics reach new heights. While Buss fends off a potentially life-altering lawsuit, Claire faces the possibility of yet another bankruptcy, and Jeanie questions her place in professional sports. Later, Earvin and Larry battle to the bitter end of their first Finals face-off.
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#9 - The Magic Is Back
Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty - Season 2 - Episode 2
When Earvin’s return threatens the Lakers’ new "system," Pat Riley and Jerry West push for a risky trade. While Coach Westhead fights for his team, Jeanie clashes with her brothers, and a melancholy Buss attempts to court a figure from his past.
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#10 - The Pirate
The Big Cigar - Season 1 - Episode 6
Bert works hard to prove his loyalty. Gwen inspires a grand gesture. Huey’s legacy lives on.
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#11 - Crime Wave
The Fairly OddParents - Season 3 - Episode 18
At Timmy's request, Cosmo and Wanda poof him out of his tub, so he doesn't have to take a bath. However, they forget to dress him first! Simultaneously, the comic book Timmy was going to read (rejected because it was last month's issue) slips into the water, powering the Crimson Chin's arch-enemy H2Olga!
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#12 - The Good Life
Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty - Season 1 - Episode 3
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.
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#13 - What Are Friends For?
The Big Cigar - Season 1 - Episode 4
A chaotic confrontation leads to a change of plans. Huey and Bobby’s differences come to light. Agent Clark pulls out all the stops.
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#14 - Panther/Producer
The Big Cigar - Season 1 - Episode 1
On the heels of his overturned conviction, Huey P. Newton reignites a revolution and meets an unexpected donor.
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#15 - The Cuban
The Big Cigar - Season 1 - Episode 2
Huey and Bert's bold plan falls into place. Huey attempts to move the Black Panther Party away from armed confrontation.
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