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30 for 30

2009 – nowShow4 seasons141 episodesTV-PG

Documentary
54
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb8.8

A nostalgic, moving documentary series about sports and a real life story.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for scares or laughs.

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Episodes

4 seasons · 141 episodes · best: S1E25 "Once Brothers" 8.5

Episodes

7.4
7.5
7.5
7.2
6.6

Story

30 for 30 is the title for a series of documentary films airing on ESPN, its sister networks, and online highlighting interesting people and events in sports history. This currently includes four "volumes" of 30 episodes each, a 13-episode series under the ESPN Films Presents title in 2011–2012, and a series of 30 for 30 Shorts shown through the ESPN.com website. The series has also expanded to include Soccer Stories, which aired in advance of the 2014 FIFA World Cup, and audio podcasts. This entry refers to the main Volumes of the series presented by ESPN

Feels like

  • Prestige Sports Documentary
  • Historical Retrospective
  • Human Interest Stories
  • ESPN Original Content
  • Emotional Depth
  • Cultural Impact Analysis
  • Nostalgic Journey
  • Biographical Focus
  • High-Quality Production
  • Varied Storytelling Styles

Cast

24 of 44 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Daniel Gordon, Ken Rodgers, Steve James
Written by
Jeff Zimbalist, Michael Zimbalist, Kirk Fraser
Produced by
Adam Neuhaus, Libby Geist, Marquis Daisy
Music by
Dave Porter, Sam Bisbee, Phil Hernandez

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

October 6, 2009 · February 6, 2026 · Still running

First aired
October 6, 2009
Latest episode
February 6, 2026
Status
Still running
Length
4 seasons · 141 episodes
Age rating
TV-PG
Genres
Documentary
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
2 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream 30 for 30?"

Questions about 30 for 30

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream 30 for 30?

fuboTVYouTube TVSpectrum On Demand

In the United States, 30 for 30 streams on fuboTV and YouTube TV, and it is free with ads on Spectrum On Demand. You can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home.

Is 30 for 30 worth watching?

54
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 54 (IMDb 8.8).

Which season of 30 for 30 is best?

Seasons 2 and 3, with an IMDb average of 7.5. Season 5 is the weakest at 6.6. The highest-rated episode is Once Brothers (season 1, episode 25) at 8.5, and the lowest is Marion Jones: Press Pause (season 1, episode 28) at 5.3.

Is 30 for 30 okay for kids?

TV-PG

Yes: it's rated TV-PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch 30 for 30?

141 h

About 141 hours: 141 episodes in 4 seasons of about 60 minutes each since 2009, and it's still in production.