Ingebrigtsen: Born to Run - Season 1

First aired: 9/20/2024 6 episodes

The Ingebrigtsen brothers are back in a dramatic season. Without a coach, the brothers must support each other while their father Gjert is under investigation. Jakob is expecting a child and faces injury issues. Henrik juggles running and family challenges, while Filip is unsure of the future as he is haunted by injuries.

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Episodes

1. Race Against the Clock

Aired: 9/20/2024

The brothers are in Sandnes, preparing for a season featuring the European Championship and the Olympics while their father and former coach, Gjert, is under investigation. Jakob is uncertain about his form after a long injury break. Henrik struggles with making ends meet. Filip, now injury-free, aims to return to the top.

2. The Season is Now

Aired: 9/20/2024

The Ingebrigtsen brothers are at the training camp in Flagstaff, Arizona. Filip is uncertain after several disappointing seasons. Pregnant Elisabeth joins the camp to spend time with Jakob. Henrik talks with Liva, who is struggling at home. The day before Filip's first race, Gjert Ingebrigtsen is charged.

3. The Agony of Choice

Aired: 9/27/2024

Filip is ready to run his first race in Huelva, Spain. On the same day, the news breaks that his father has been charged. Henrik and Jakob are still at the training camp in Flagstaff. Liva is struggling at home, so Henrik makes a choice at the expense of his training. Jakob is in the US and is treated like a king by his main sponsor, Nike.

4. A Matter of Milliseconds

Aired: 9/27/2024

The season is underway, and Jakob makes his debut against Josh Kerr and Jake Wightman, who have previously snatched victory from him. In Brussels, Henrik tries to qualify for the European Championships. Filip must meet the 3:36 requirement in the 1500 meters to be considered for the European Championship. At Bislett Games, a "duel" takes place.

5. Hat-trick

Aired: 10/11/2024

Jakob and Henrik are in Rome for the European Championship. Jakob believes Henrik's challenges are mental, not physical. Back home in Sandnes, Elisabeth is waiting to give birth. Both brothers run the 5000 meters, and Jakob wins. Filippa is born, and the family gathers. At the Norwegian Championship in Sandnes, the guys enjoy running in front of their home crowd.

6. A Kamikaze Race

Aired: 10/18/2024

Jakob sets a record at the Norwegian Championship in a duel with Narve. At home, Jakob and Elisabeth enjoy time with newborn Filippa before he leaves for the Olympics. Filip becomes a father of two and must choose between family and the Olympics. Jakob fails in the 1500m but redeems himself in the 5000m. Back home, the brothers plan their future with new goals in sight.