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Season 2 - Best Episodes Of Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty

Overall Rating: ★ 8.3

Season 2 - Best Episodes Of Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty

(Overall Rating: ★ 8.3)

Episode Ratings & Analysis

Explore season 2 episodes of Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty. Explore detailed ratings, episode summaries, and visualize how the show's quality evolved over time.

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.

2 Seasons
17 Episodes
Canceled
Drama Comedy
Best Episodes
S2E5 - The Hamburger Hamlet ★ 8.8
S2E6 - "BEAT L.A." ★ 8.3
S2E7 - What Is and What Should Never Be ★ 8.3
Worst Episodes
S2E1 - One Ring Don't Make a Dynasty ★ 7.7
S2E2 - The Magic Is Back ★ 7.8
S2E4 - The New World ★ 7.9
★ 8.8/10 (690 votes)
#1

The Hamburger Hamlet

S2:E5

After making his opinion of Westhead known, Earvin gives Buss an ultimatum – leaving West and Pat to pick up the pieces.

★ 8.3/10 (583 votes)
#2

"BEAT L.A."

S2:E6

Following a series of triumphant wins and devastating losses, the Lakers vie for a face-off with the Celtics – and Larry Bird.

★ 8.3/10 (603 votes)
#3

What Is and What Should Never Be

S2:E7

Tensions between the Lakers and Celtics flair as Earvin and Larry each fight to the bitter end of the 1984 NBA Finals.

★ 8.0/10 (588 votes)
#4

The Second Coming

S2:E3

In the 1970s, Larry Bird rises from small-town college drop-out to the Celtics' top pick. Later, Earvin presses Buss for a better deal.

★ 7.9/10 (564 votes)
#5

The New World

S2:E4

Despite his record-breaking new contract, Earvin continues to butt heads with his teammates… and his domineering coach.

★ 7.8/10 (604 votes)
#6

The Magic Is Back

S2:E2

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.

★ 7.7/10 (697 votes)
#7

One Ring Don't Make a Dynasty

S2:E1

1980. As the Lakers' post-victory season begins, a laser-focused Jerry Buss shores up his all-star roster – and his relationship with his children. Later, a catastrophic injury threatens the team's chance at defending their title.

★ 7.7/10 (697 votes)
#1

One Ring Don't Make a Dynasty

S2:E1

1980. As the Lakers' post-victory season begins, a laser-focused Jerry Buss shores up his all-star roster – and his relationship with his children. Later, a catastrophic injury threatens the team's chance at defending their title.

★ 7.8/10 (604 votes)
#2

The Magic Is Back

S2:E2

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.

★ 7.9/10 (564 votes)
#3

The New World

S2:E4

Despite his record-breaking new contract, Earvin continues to butt heads with his teammates… and his domineering coach.

★ 8.0/10 (588 votes)
#4

The Second Coming

S2:E3

In the 1970s, Larry Bird rises from small-town college drop-out to the Celtics' top pick. Later, Earvin presses Buss for a better deal.

★ 8.3/10 (583 votes)
#5

"BEAT L.A."

S2:E6

Following a series of triumphant wins and devastating losses, the Lakers vie for a face-off with the Celtics – and Larry Bird.

★ 8.3/10 (603 votes)
#6

What Is and What Should Never Be

S2:E7

Tensions between the Lakers and Celtics flair as Earvin and Larry each fight to the bitter end of the 1984 NBA Finals.

★ 8.8/10 (690 votes)
#7

The Hamburger Hamlet

S2:E5

After making his opinion of Westhead known, Earvin gives Buss an ultimatum – leaving West and Pat to pick up the pieces.

★ 7.7/10 (697 votes)

One Ring Don't Make a Dynasty

S2:E1

1980. As the Lakers' post-victory season begins, a laser-focused Jerry Buss shores up his all-star roster – and his relationship with his children. Later, a catastrophic injury threatens the team's chance at defending their title.

★ 7.8/10 (604 votes)

The Magic Is Back

S2:E2

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.

★ 8.0/10 (588 votes)

The Second Coming

S2:E3

In the 1970s, Larry Bird rises from small-town college drop-out to the Celtics' top pick. Later, Earvin presses Buss for a better deal.

★ 7.9/10 (564 votes)

The New World

S2:E4

Despite his record-breaking new contract, Earvin continues to butt heads with his teammates… and his domineering coach.

★ 8.8/10 (690 votes)

The Hamburger Hamlet

S2:E5

After making his opinion of Westhead known, Earvin gives Buss an ultimatum – leaving West and Pat to pick up the pieces.

★ 8.3/10 (583 votes)

"BEAT L.A."

S2:E6

Following a series of triumphant wins and devastating losses, the Lakers vie for a face-off with the Celtics – and Larry Bird.

★ 8.3/10 (603 votes)

What Is and What Should Never Be

S2:E7

Tensions between the Lakers and Celtics flair as Earvin and Larry each fight to the bitter end of the 1984 NBA Finals.

Season Average Rating Episodes Best Episode Worst Episode
1 ★ 8.2 10
★ 8.9 Promised Land
★ 7.7 Is That All There Is?
2 ★ 8.1 7
★ 8.8 The Hamburger Hamlet
★ 7.7 One Ring Don't Make a Dynasty