When it comes to NFL dynasties, the 1990s Cowboys are perhaps the most entertaining and iconic.
Dallas won three Super Bowls in a four-year span, coinciding with Jerry Jones buying the team in 1989. Jones has since maintained his position as the NFL's most-interesting owner, so it was only a matter of time before that Cowboys dynasty got it's own documentary.
Netflix is releasing "America's Team: The Gambler and his Cowboys," a docuseries about Jones' tenure as Cowboys owner and the height of the team's success in the 1990s. The series dives into many fascinating characters from that era, including Jimmy Johnson, Michael Irvin, Deion Sanders, Emmitt Smith, Troy Aikman, and, of course, Jones himself.
The Cowboys have since been unable to reach the heights of that dynasty, but the expectations have remained high, especially for Jones as the owner. This docuseries not only allows older fans to revisit the Cowboys' glory days but also gives younger fans a glimpse into why Dallas became so popular.
Here's what you need to know about "America's Team" on Netflix.
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What is Netflix's Cowboys' 'America's Team' documentary?
"America's Team: The Gambler and his Cowboys" is a Netflix documentary diving into the Cowboys' dynasty. The series begins with Jerry Jones buying the team in 1989 and largely gives a deep dive into the Cowboys' dynasty, which won Super Bowls three Super Bowls in four years between 1993 and 1996.
Those Cowboys teams had no shortage of characters, and the docuseries focuses on many of the big names from the era. Troy Aikman, Jimmy Johnson, Deion Sanders and Michael Irvin are all among the players and coaches who get much screen time as the series delves into their lives and relationship with Jones.
There have been many dynasties in NFL history, but the 1990s Cowboys were probably the most eccentric as the teams had a big number of personalities contributing to their victories. Add in Jerry Jones, who enjoys the spotlight more than any other owner in sports, and Netflix has no shortage of storylines for this series.
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When will Cowboys 'America's Team' be released?
"America's Team" was released on Netflix on August 19, with all eight episodes being released at the same time. Fans who want to watch the entire series can do so without needing to wait for episodes to release weekly.
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How many episodes are in 'America's Team'?
Netflix's "America's Team" is an eight-episode docuseries, and all eight episodes were released together. Fans can watch the entire series beginning on August 19.
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ESPN 'America's Team' episodes
This is how "America's Team" lays out, episode by episode, and how long each episode lasts.
Episode | Title | Runtime |
1. | Saturday Night Massacre | 45 min. |
2. | Aikmania | 68 min. |
3. | How 'Bout Them Cowboys? | 53 min. |
4. | Back 2 Back | 67 min. |
5. | The Shootout at Valley Ranch | 64 min. |
6. | Prime Time | 68 min. |
7. | Cocaine Cowboy | 58 min. |
8. | Jerry's World | 42 min. |
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Netflix 'America's Team' trailer
Here's a look at Netflix's first trailer to "America's Team: The Gambler and his Cowboys."
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