All Episodes of Legacy: The True Story of the LA Lakers
Browse all episodes of Legacy: The True Story of the LA Lakers
This docuseries captures the remarkable rise and unprecedented success of one of the most dominant and iconic franchises in professional sports. Featuring exclusive access to the Buss Family and probing, revealing interviews with players, coaches,
Season 1
8.7/10127 votesEpisode 4
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 8/29/2022
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar retires, creating doubts about the team’s future. As the Buss kids pull away from their dad in business and life, coach Riley becomes distracted by fame. The team soldiers on – until tragic news shocks the franchise and the world.
Director: Antoine Fuqua
Writer: Unknown
8.5/10105 votesEpisode 6
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 9/12/2022
Expectations build when Dr. Buss' new superstar comes to Hollywood, and a teen rookie makes bold claims; as the family business grows, Dr. Buss' kids all get promotions; business and family become more entwined than ever when an iconic coach enters.
Director: Antoine Fuqua
Writer: Steven Leckart
8.4/10101 votesEpisode 7
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 9/19/2022
A major front office change threatens the team’s chances of making history. Dr. Buss’s eldest son seeks to impress his father, while family tensions brew. Meanwhile, the Lakers weather shocking off-court drama to chase another title.
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
8.3/1094 votesEpisode 8
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 9/26/2022
A retooled lineup and new coach attempt to live up to the Laker legacy, as Kobe Bryant shoots for the record books. But he won’t be content until they win another title. Meanwhile, Dr. Buss empowers his son Jimmy to assume more power in the franchise.
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
8.2/1093 votes
8.1/10154 votesEpisode 1
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 8/15/2022
Real estate mogul Dr. Jerry Buss buys the Lakers, drafts rookie sensation Magic Johnson, and welcomes his kids into the family business. Facing dramatic setbacks and shocking turns, the team captivates fans as Dr. Buss’s approach changes the NBA forever.
Director: Antoine Fuqua
Writer: Steven Leckart
8.1/10123 votesEpisode 2
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 8/15/2022
After Magic Johnson shocks the media and asks to be traded, Dr. Buss does damage control. As the team welcomes a new coach and vital role-players who cement Showtime, the Buss kids juggle more responsibilities – and pressures – for the family business.
Director: Antoine Fuqua
Writer: Unknown
8.1/10117 votesEpisode 3
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 8/22/2022
Dr. Buss, a self-made man from a broken home and humble beginnings, is shocked when his eldest son quits the family business. After trade rumors upset the team, Dr. Buss qualms concerns and the team gets back on track. But their legendary streak ends.
Director: Antoine Fuqua
Writer: Unknown
8.1/10112 votesEpisode 5
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 9/5/2022
A new era dawns, as gangsta rap explodes and the Lakers draft a gritty point guard who embodies the cultural shift. As Dr. Buss struggles to rebuild, his kids return to The Forum. Magic also returns, right before the franchise finds its next superstars.
Director: Antoine Fuqua
Writer: Unknown
7.7/10102 votesEpisode 10
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 10/10/2022
Jeanie Buss encounters upheaval in her personal and professional life as she struggles to balance running a family and a business. As she attempts to find equilibrium, the events of 2020 throw the franchise, and the world, into chaos.
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown