The Inside Story

Season 1

This documentary takes viewers on a journey that started in 1989 and traces the evolution of Inside the NBA into a cultural phenomenon. Each episode highlights the chemistry between hosts Ernie Johnson, Kenny Smith, Charles Barkley and Shaquille O’Neal.

20214 episodes

TV-14

Unscripted·Sports

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S1 E1 - Ernie Johnson: The Traffic Cop
December 31, 2020
1 h 13 min
TV-14
Inside the NBA hits the air in 1989 and Ernie Johnson quickly becomes the perfect host to lead an all-star cast of Kenny Smith, Charles Barkley and Shaquille O’Neal through a unique combination of intense debates and unhinged hilarity.
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S1 E2 - Kenny Smith: The Role Player
December 31, 2020
1 h 10 min
TV-14
Everyone has a role on Inside the NBA. From analyst Kenny Smith to the behind-the-scenes characters that make the show unique, an idea can come from anywhere.
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S1 E3 - Charles Barkley: The Entertainer
December 31, 2020
1 h 15 min
TV-14
Charles Barkley's self-deprecating humor and willingness to go outside the boundaries makes Inside the NBA more than a basketball show.
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S1 E4 - Shaquille O’Neal: The Little Brother
December 31, 2020
1 h 11 min
TV-14
Shaq's larger-than-life presence propels Inside the NBA to iconic status and the Hall of Fame studio show's impact is felt far beyond the world of sports.
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