The HBO Original series Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty is a fast-break drama series that chronicles the professional and personal lives of the 1980s Los Angeles Lakers, one of sports’ most revered and dominant dynasties.
The series is based on Jeff Pearlman’s book Showtime: Magic, Kareem, Riley, and the Los Angeles Lakers and executive produced by Adam McKay (Succession, Q: Into the Storm).
The ensemble cast includes John C. Reilly, Jason Clarke, Adrien Brody, Quincy Isaiah, and Jason Segel, among many others.
Episode Companion Guides
Go into overtime each week with the official episode companion guide for even more on the story behind the 1980s Lakers.
Episodes
1. The Swan
Businessman Jerry Buss bets it all on the lackluster Los Angeles Lakers – and ro...
2. Is That All There Is?
As Buss attempts to connect with a fellow franchise owner, Coach West and Claire...
3. The Good Life
As Buss courts new talent, a former Laker ponders a future with the franchise, a...
4. Who the F**k Is Jack Mckinney?
While training in Palm Springs, the introduction of a new playing style threaten...
5. Pieces of a Man
While the Lakers prepare for their season opener, Kareem experiences a crisis of...
6. Memento Mori
Tragedy strikes the Lakers coaching staff, adding to Buss' mounting list of prof...
7. Invisible Man
As the Lakers hit the road, Dr. Buss makes a dangerous bid with Coach Westhead, ...
8. California Dreaming
McKinney's potential return threatens Paul and Pat's increasingly successful sta...
9. Acceptable Loss
As the play-offs near, Buss enlists West's help for a fateful decision. Later, K...
10. Promised Land
The Lakers face their greatest challenge yet. Buss, Kareem and Haywood each grap...
