Celtics City - Season 1

First aired: 3/3/2025 9 episodes

Episodes

1. Chapter I: Founding Fathers

Aired: 3/3/2025

Led by Bob Cousy and Bill Russell, the Celtics become an NBA dynasty, but racial tensions in Boston and beyond augur a turbulent era ahead.

2. Chapter II: No Final Victories

Aired: 3/10/2025

Amid backlash for his commitment to civil rights, Bill Russell makes history as the first Black head coach in professional sports.

3. Chapter III: All Swept Up

Aired: 3/17/2025

The Celtics win a pair of titles in the '70s amid racial unrest, and near the end of the decade, they draft Indiana State star Larry Bird.

4. Chapter IV: Great Hope. Period.

Aired: 3/24/2025

Larry Bird elevates the Celtics and struggling NBA to new heights, but internal discord threatens to derail another potential dynasty.

5. Chapter V: F**k the Celtics

Aired: 3/31/2025

Larry Bird's epic rivalry with Magic Johnson captivates the sports world. Then, in 1986, an unthinkable tragedy changes everything.

6. Chapter VI: Untenable Toll

Aired: 4/7/2025

The tragic death of Len Bias casts a shadow over the Celtics. In 1992, Larry Bird's retirement closes a chapter for the team and the NBA.

7. Chapter VII: Not Again

Aired: 4/14/2025

After Reggie Lewis' sudden death leaves the city heartbroken, the Celtics spiral into steep decline following the arrival of Rick Pitino.

8. Chapter VIII: Ubuntu

Aired: 4/21/2025

After another downturn, new GM and former Celtic Danny Ainge acquires Kevin Garnett and Ray Allen to form a "Big Three" with Paul Pierce.

9. Chapter IX: We're the Celtics

Aired: 4/28/2025

Following the franchise’s 2008 title, injuries, age, and internal conflict take their toll. A decade later, rising stars Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum step up to carry the weight of the Celtics’ storied tradition. In 2024, the team captures its record-breaking 18th championship, further cementing its legacy as one of the greatest dynasties in sports history.