Decades in Sports (2026)
Synopsis
Across six episodes, Decades in Sports explores the defining moments, athletes and cultural shifts that shaped sports over the past six decades, from the television revolution and Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s, to the transformative social and political changes of the 1970s, to the impact of social media on today’s biggest sports stars. Along the way, each decade reveals the unforgettable athletes, championship moments and cultural milestones that transformed sports, and America.
First Air Date: 2026-08-02
Last Air Date: 2026-08-02
Number of Seasons: 1
Number of Episodes: 6
Networks: CNN
Seasons
Season 1 (2026)
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Episodes:
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Ep. 1: 1970s
As cultural and political movements grow across the United States, their impact on sports is undeniable; women command a larger place on the American sports horizon, while free agency rebalances the dynamic between owners and players.
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Ep. 2: 1960s
Television revolutionizes the way Americans enjoy sports, bringing games, especially from the NFL, into tens of millions of homes. Certain stars - Bill Russell, Joe Namath, Muhammed Ali, and Peggy Flemming - seem born for the camera.
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Ep. 3: 1980s
As tensions between the USSR and the United States heat up in the 80s, so do sports rivalries; Everett vs. Navratilova and Bird vs. Magic in the NBA dominate their respective sports, while The Great One bursts onto the ice in the NHL.
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Ep. 4: 1990s
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Ep. 5: Episode 5
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Ep. 6: Episode 6
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