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Season 1 Episode 31: The Sweat Solution

The next episode delves into the origins of the iconic formula, paralleling its creation with the University of Florida Gator football team's winning seasons from 1965 to 1967.

Season 1 Episodes:

Episode 1 Here Now

1. Here Now

Aired: May 15, 2012

Pete Rose starts his day with boundless energy, surrounded by the equipment t...

Episode 2 Arnold's Blueprint

2. Arnold's Blueprint

Aired: Sep 26, 2012

Arnold Schwarzenegger's early years in the Austrian Army are explored in the ...

Episode 3 Jake

3. Jake

Aired: Oct 25, 2012

Young sports enthusiasts often discover their passion for sports through the ...

Episode 4 The Arnold Palmer

4. The Arnold Palmer

Aired: Nov 28, 2012

A renowned golf legend's remarkable journey unfolds, highlighting his impress...

Episode 5 Ali: The Mission

5. Ali: The Mission

Aired: Jan 13, 2013

The next episode follows Muhammad Ali as he embarks on a treacherous journey ...

Episode 6 Disdain the Mundane

6. Disdain the Mundane

Aired: Feb 13, 2013

Walt Frazier, a former NBA great, has evolved into a fashion trendsetter, bui...

Episode 8 Silver Reunion

8. Silver Reunion

Aired: Mar 27, 2013

The USA men's Olympic basketball team reunited in 2012 after nearly 40 years,...

Episode 9 The Irrelevant Giant

9. The Irrelevant Giant

Aired: Apr 17, 2013

Legendary coach Bill Parcells shares his memorable rookie season as a head co...

Episode 10 Cutthroat

10. Cutthroat

Aired: May 29, 2013

Legendary goalie Clint Malarchuk shares his inspiring story of overcoming chi...

Episode 11 Tommy and Frank

11. Tommy and Frank

Aired: Jul 24, 2013

The next episode delves into the remarkable partnership between Tommy John an...

Episode 13 Arthur and Johnnie

13. Arthur and Johnnie

Aired: Aug 28, 2013

The next episode explores the remarkable story of tennis legend Arthur Ashe, ...

Episode 15 The Schedule Makers

15. The Schedule Makers

Aired: Nov 6, 2013

The MLB schedule's impact on daily lives and emotions of millions of American...

Episode 16 The Great Imposter

16. The Great Imposter

Aired: Nov 20, 2013

Barry Bremen, a salesman from Detroit, became notorious for faking his way as...

Episode 17 Judging Jewell

17. Judging Jewell

Aired: Jan 31, 2014

A massive explosion rocks the Atlanta Summer Olympics, claiming two lives and...

Episode 18 The Deal

18. The Deal

Aired: Feb 12, 2014

The 2003 baseball season sees a heated competition between the New York Yanke...

Episode 19 Untucked

19. Untucked

Aired: Mar 12, 2014

The legendary story of Marquette University's 1977 championship-winning jerse...

Episode 21 Posterized

21. Posterized

Aired: May 21, 2014

The next episode of the documentary series will feature NBA legend Shawn Brad...

Episode 23 The High Five

23. The High Five

Aired: Jul 23, 2014

The next episode delves into the fascinating history and nuances of the high ...

Episode 24 Kid Danny

24. Kid Danny

Aired: Aug 13, 2014

A 14-year-old boy named Danny was at the center of a controversy in the summe...

Episode 25 Fields of Fear

25. Fields of Fear

Aired: Sep 16, 2014

Mackey Sasser's remarkable baseball abilities were often eclipsed by his unus...

Episode 27 Our Tough Guy

27. Our Tough Guy

Aired: Nov 12, 2014

On December 1, 1977, John Wensink sparked controversy by engaging in a heated...

Episode 28 Robbed

28. Robbed

Aired: Oct 3, 2014

The 1976 boxing match between Muhammad Ali and Ken Norton at Yankee Stadium r...

Episode 29 Student/Athlete

29. Student/Athlete

Aired: Jan 7, 2015

Reggie Ho's college aspirations didn't revolve around football, despite his i...

Episode 30 Student/Athlete

30. Student/Athlete

Aired: Jan 21, 2015

Reggie Ho's life took an unexpected turn when he traded in his pre-med dreams...

Episode 31 The Sweat Solution

31. The Sweat Solution

Aired: Jan 28, 2015

The next episode delves into the origins of the iconic formula, paralleling i...

Episode 32 An Immortal Man

32. An Immortal Man

Aired: Feb 27, 2015

The children of Ted Williams, a renowned baseball player, investigated cryoge...

Episode 35 The Anti-Mascot

35. The Anti-Mascot

Aired: May 20, 2015

The 1984 season was a crushing disappointment for the San Francisco Giants, w...

Episode 37 Brave in the Attempt

37. Brave in the Attempt

Aired: Jul 8, 2015

The Special Olympics Athlete Oath, "Let me win. But if I cannot win, let me b...

Episode 38 Spyball

38. Spyball

Aired: Jul 28, 2015

The next episode, "The Spy Who Caught", is about Morris "Moe" Berg, a talente...

Episode 39 Delaney

39. Delaney

Aired: Aug 19, 2015

The untimely death of Kansas City Chiefs running back Joe Delaney, a Pro Bowl...

Episode 41 #BringBackSungWooo

41. #BringBackSungWooo

Aired: Sep 28, 2015

The anticipation for the Kansas City Royals' upcoming games reaches a fever p...

Episode 42 Every Day

42. Every Day

Aired: Oct 7, 2015

Joy Johnson, 86, achieves a remarkable milestone by crossing the finish line ...

Episode 43 Tose: The Movie

43. Tose: The Movie

Aired: Oct 28, 2015

Leonard Tose's 1969 acquisition of the Philadelphia Eagles for $16 million ki...

Episode 44 Thicker Than Water

44. Thicker Than Water

Aired: Nov 9, 2015

Greg Louganis' life takes a dramatic turn as he faces the sudden discovery th...

Episode 45 Friedman's Shoes

45. Friedman's Shoes

Aired: Nov 11, 2015

In the next episode, the spotlight shines on Friedman's Shoes, a beloved Atla...

Episode 47 Friedman's Shoes

47. Friedman's Shoes

Aired: Feb 9, 2016

Next episode: The Rise of Friedman's Shoes, a family-owned business that revo...

Episode 48 Bad Boy of Bowling

48. Bad Boy of Bowling

Aired: Feb 17, 2016

A former child prodigy, son of a legendary bowler, grapples with the pressure...

Episode 49 I Am Yup'ik

49. I Am Yup'ik

Aired: Feb 24, 2016

The Yup'ik community gathers from far-flung villages along Alaska's Bering Se...

Episode 50 No Kin to Me

50. No Kin to Me

Aired: Mar 2, 2016

The nation is still reeling from President Reagan's attempted assassination, ...

Episode 51 Tiger Hood

51. Tiger Hood

Aired: Mar 9, 2016

Patrick Q.F. Barr's unorthodox golfing style is put to the test as he tackles...

Episode 53 Gonzo @ the Derby

53. Gonzo @ the Derby

Aired: Apr 19, 2016

The next episode explores the lasting legacy of the 1970 Kentucky Derby, wher...

Episode 56 We Are

56. We Are

Aired: May 17, 2016

The next episode explores Penn State's remarkable transformation from the 201...

Episode 57 Eternal Princess

57. Eternal Princess

Aired: May 24, 2016

The passage of time between Romania and Oklahoma highlights the significant i...

Episode 61 The Throwback

61. The Throwback

Aired: Dec 3, 2016

A nostalgic look back at Gordie Lockbaum's remarkable college football career...

Episode 62 Strike Team

62. Strike Team

Aired: May 17, 2017

The U.S. Marshal Service orchestrates a cunning sting operation, enticing loc...

Episode 63 24 Strong

63. 24 Strong

Aired: Sep 12, 2017

The next episode of ESPN's "30 for 30" series pays tribute to Zaevion Dobson,...

Episode 64 Locked In

64. Locked In

Aired: Sep 28, 2017

Victoria Arlen's incredible journey began when she was just 11 years old, fig...

Episode 66 Subject to Review

66. Subject to Review

Aired: Aug 3, 2018

The next episode of ESPN Films 30 for 30 short "Subject to Review" delves int...

Episode 67 Sonic Break

67. Sonic Break

Aired: Sep 23, 2018

The next episode delves into the psychological preparation of Felix Baumgartn...

Episode 68 Mack Wrestles

68. Mack Wrestles

Aired: Mar 9, 2019

A talented wrestler, Mack Beggs, balances his love for the sport with the obs...

Episode 69 Subject to Review

69. Subject to Review

Aired: Dec 22, 2019

The next episode of "30 for 30" delves into the crucial impact of accurate me...

Episode 74 Motorcycle Mary

74. Motorcycle Mary

Aired: Nov 16, 2022

Motorcycle Mary tells the story of legendary motorsports pioneer Mary McGee, ...

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