The Last Dance season 1 Episode IX - Metacritic

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May 17, 2020
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Summary The 10-part documentary series directed by Jason Hehir about Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls' 1997-98 championship season includes interviews and never-before-seen footage.

Directed By: Jason Hehir

TV-MA
ESPN
May 17, 2020
49 m

TV-MA
ESPN
May 17, 2020
49 m

S1 • Episode 9

Episode IX

Air Date: May 17, 2020

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Summary The 10-part documentary series directed by Jason Hehir about Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls' 1997-98 championship season includes interviews and never-before-seen footage.

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Episode 1 • Apr 19, 2020 • 50 m

Flashbacks chronicle Michael Jordan's college and early NBA days. The Bulls make a preseason trip to Paris amid tensions with GM Jerry Krause.

Episode 2 • Apr 19, 2020 • 50 m

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.

Episode 3 • Apr 26, 2020 • 48 m

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.

Episode 4 • Apr 26, 2020 • 50 m

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.

Episode 5 • May 3, 2020 • 50 m

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.

Episode 6 • May 3, 2020 • 49 m

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.

Episode 7 • May 10, 2020 • 50 m

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.

Episode 8 • May 10, 2020 • 50 m

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.

Episode 9 • May 17, 2020 • 49 m

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.

Episode 10 • May 17, 2020 • 50 m

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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Michael Jordan

Self

Phil Jackson

Self - Bulls Head Coach 1989 - 1998

Scottie Pippen

Self - Bulls Forward 1987 - 1998

David Aldridge

Self - ESPN Reporter 1996 - 2004

Michael Wilbon

Self - The Washington Post 1980 - 2010

Steve Kerr

Self - Bulls Guard 1992 - 1998

Deloris Jordan

Self - Michael's Mother

Bill Wennington

Self - Bulls Center 1993 - 1999

Andrea Kremer

Self - ESPN Correspondent 1989 - 2006

John Paxson

Self - Bulls Guard 1985 - 1994

Dennis Rodman

Self

Ahmad Rashad

Self - NBC Sports 1983 - 2002

Bob Costas

Self - WGN-Chicago 1979 - 1980, Self - NBC Sports 1979 - 2019

David Stern

Self - NBA Commissioner 1984 - 2014

Sam Smith

Self - Chicago Tribune 1979 - 2008

B.J. Armstrong

Self - Bulls Guard 1989 - 1995

Jerry Reinsdorf

Self - Chicago Bulls Owner

Mark Vancil

Self - Author, 'Rare Air'

Rick Telander

Self - Chicago Sun-Times

Magic Johnson

Self - 5-Time NBA Champion

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