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The Best Episodes of America's Team: The Gambler and His Cowboys Season 1

Every episode of America's Team: The Gambler and His Cowboys Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of America's Team: The Gambler and His Cowboys Season 1!

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Team owner Jerry Jones' journey transforming the Cowboys. Leading players/coaches to 3 NFL titles in '90s, becoming innovative sports leader with world's most valuable franchise.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    America's Team: The Gambler and His Cowboys Season 1 Episode 1 - Saturday Night Massacre
    7.8/10(128 votes)

    #1 - Saturday Night Massacre

    S1:E1

    Saddled with debt, Jerry Jones takes a gamble on an oil well. When it pays off, he buys the Cowboys — and stuns fans by firing a beloved coach.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. America's Team: The Gambler and His Cowboys Season 1 Episode 2 - Aikmania
    8.1/10(120 votes)

    #2 - Aikmania

    S1:E2

    As Dallas pins their hopes on quarterback Troy Aikman, Jones earns jeers for an unpopular trade. Still, he has an ace up his sleeve: Emmitt Smith.

    Director:Unknown
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  3. America's Team: The Gambler and His Cowboys Season 1 Episode 3 - How 'Bout Them Cowboys?
    8.3/10(121 votes)

    #3 - How 'Bout Them Cowboys?

    S1:E3

    The Cowboys take aim at the San Francisco 49ers, toppling an NFL dynasty. Jones and coach Jimmy Johnson remember their days playing together in college.

    Director:Unknown
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  4. America's Team: The Gambler and His Cowboys Season 1 Episode 4 - Back 2 Back
    8.4/10(106 votes)

    #4 - Back 2 Back

    S1:E4

    Back-to-back Super Bowl wins elevate the Cowboys to pop culture icons. Cracks form in the relationship between owner and coach, and a snub sparks ire.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. America's Team: The Gambler and His Cowboys Season 1 Episode 5 - The Shootout at Valley Ranch
    8.4/10(100 votes)

    #5 - The Shootout at Valley Ranch

    S1:E5

    Better team, bigger egos. As Jones and Johnson butt heads, the Cowboys eye a three-peat and welcome a controversial new coach.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. America's Team: The Gambler and His Cowboys Season 1 Episode 6 - Prime Time
    8.5/10(95 votes)

    #6 - Prime Time

    S1:E6

    The arrival of Deion Sanders adds sparkle to the Cowboys' star — and draws scrutiny from the NFL about Jones' use of cash and rogue marketing tactics.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. America's Team: The Gambler and His Cowboys Season 1 Episode 7 - Cocaine Cowboy
    8.4/10(91 votes)

    #7 - Cocaine Cowboy

    S1:E7

    The dynasty enters a downward spiral when Michael Irvin's legal woes make headlines. As the team's image slips and injuries mount, key players exit.

    Director:Unknown
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  8. America's Team: The Gambler and His Cowboys Season 1 Episode 8 - Jerry's World
    8.2/10(88 votes)

    #8 - Jerry's World

    S1:E8

    Nearly three decades after the Cowboys' last Super Bowl, Jones extends an olive branch to Johnson and looks back on his legacy.

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Saturday Night Massacre" is the best rated episode of "America's Team: The Gambler and His Cowboys" season 1. It scored 7.8/10 based on 128 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 8/19/2025. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "Aikmania".