On May 15th, 2018, the world learned about a new project.
ESPN Films announced what Chicago Bulls fans had longed for: a 30 for 30 style documentary on Michael Jordan and the 90’s Bulls dynasty.
However, this wasn’t going to be your typical one-and-done feature. Not even close. With 500 hours of never before seen footage at their disposal, ESPN said they were putting together a 10-part docuseries event called “The Last Dance.” Hey, when you’re dealing with the GOAT, I expect nothing less.
For almost two years, small updates would trickle out here and there. We waited patiently … until we didn’t. An unprecedented global pandemic shut down the sports world. With not a single live sporting event on which to rest our hungry eyes, we turned to social media. Sports fans across the globe pleaded for ESPN to release The Last Dance early, to be the savior we all needed.
Well, long story short, here we are. ESPN answered our prayers, and we’re about to watch the best documentary this planet has ever seen (or so I can imagine).
I would’ve been excited regardless of circumstance, but obviously, the world around us puts extra meaning on tonight’s premiere. In a time where the only way to truly unite is to be apart, we can all feel some kind of close connection by sitting our fat quarantine butts in front of the television and loving every second of what we’re about to see.
I’m so freaking excited to watch tonight, but I’m even more excited to share it with all of you!
LET’S DO THIS!!!! AHHHHHH!! *SHATTERS BEER BOTTLE ACROSS HEAD OUT OF PURE ADRENALINE*
Broadcast Info
The Last Dance (Episode 1 & 2) at 8:00 p.m. CT on ESPN.
Documentary Schedule
• Sunday, April 19, 8 p.m. CT — Episodes 1 and 2
• Sunday, April 26, 8 p.m. ET — Episodes 3 and 4
• Sunday, May 3, 8 p.m. ET — Episodes 5 and 6
• Sunday, May 10, 8 p.m. ET — Episodes 7 and 8
• Sunday, May 17, 9 p.m. ET — Episodes 9 and 10
Get Hyped
• The first-ever trailer:
IT'S HAPPENING. #MichaelJordan #TheLastDance https://t.co/d3EDwt2LKw pic.twitter.com/MapBHmVwSg
— 30 for 30 (@30for30) May 15, 2018
• BEST. INTRO. EVER.
https://twitter.com/BN_Bulls/status/1252021692106526723?s=20
• Just GOAT stuff
Just a fun graphic before #TheLastDance pic.twitter.com/gNlvMZmBnz
— Bulls Talk (@NBCSBulls) April 19, 2020