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#19 · The Last Dance

Drama / Sports · 2020 · 1 season · 10 episodes
IMDb: 9.0 181,786 votes  TVmaze: 8   My rating: –
Show summary
The Last Dance chronicles Michael Jordan and the 1990s Chicago Bulls, one of the greatest icons and most successful dynasties in sports history.

Season 1 2020 · 10 episodes · IMDb avg 9.08 My rating: –

Season summary
Ten-part documentary on Michael Jordan and the 1997–98 Chicago Bulls' 'last dance' season, cut with the full arc of the dynasty: Pippen, Rodman, Phil Jackson, the flu game, and six championships.
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1 Episode I 2020-04-19 9.0
5,046		 9 –
Flashbacks chronicle Michael Jordan's college and early NBA days. The Bulls make a preseason trip to Paris amid tension with GM Jerry Krause.
2 Episode II 2020-04-19 8.9
4,566		 8.8 –
Scottie Pippen rises from obscurity to become one of the NBA's best players. An injury early in Michael's career sows distrust with Bulls management.
3 Episode III 2020-04-26 9.0
4,208		 8.9 –
Dennis Rodman's attitude and energy help the team win, but bring the drama off the court. The Bulls struggle to overcome the Pistons in the late '80s.
4 Episode IV 2020-04-26 9.1
4,048		 8.8 –
Phil Jackson's unique philosophy and demeanor take the Bulls to the next level. The team finally gets past Detroit and earns a shot at an NBA title.
5 Episode V 2020-05-03 9.0
3,801		 8.6 –
From Air Jordan and "Be Like Mike" to the '92 NBA Finals and the Olympic Dream Team, Michael becomes a global cultural icon unlike any other.
6 Episode VI 2020-05-03 8.8
3,664		 8.7 –
A revealing book and scrutiny of his gambling put a dent in Michael's reputation, but he remains focused on winning a third straight title in 1993.
7 Episode VII 2020-05-10 9.1
3,733		 8.9 –
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Crushed by the death of his father, a mentally exhausted Michael retires in 1993 — to play baseball. The Bulls move on with Scottie in the lead role.
8 Episode VIII 2020-05-10 9.2
3,642		 8.6 –
Michael's return energizes the Bulls, the city and the NBA, but a playoff loss in 1995 fuels him to work harder than ever to get back on top.
9 Episode IX 2020-05-17 9.2
3,469		 8.5 –
The Bulls face stiff challenges to their reign in 1997 against Utah and in 1998 versus Indiana. Role player Steve Kerr makes his mark on the dynasty.
10 Episode X 2020-05-17 9.5
3,820		 8.6 –
Battered and exhausted, the Bulls conclude their "Last Dance" with a sixth championship. Michael, Phil and others reflect on the end of the dynasty.

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