I Promise
2020•1h 42m
Documentary
An intimate look inside the highs and lows of year one at LeBron James’ I Promise School, serving the most at-risk students and families in his hometown of Akron, Ohio.
Production
Blowback Productions, RYOT Films, SpringHill Entertainment
Language
EN
Status
Ended
First Aired
April 6, 2020
Last Aired
April 22, 2020
Networks
Quibi
Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
US
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Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
E1
I Promise
Air date: 2020-04-06
LeBron James brings his vision to life with the opening of the I Promise school. For the students, a new school year brings about new hopes and dreams.
E2
We Are Family
Air date: 2020-04-06
I Promise faculty share their community approach: making sure students learn, eat well, and helping parents get their GEDs.
E3
Trust
Air date: 2020-04-06
Bonds are formed and trust established in the “I Promise” circle: a place where students can share and learn about their feelings.
E4
Misfits
Air date: 2020-04-07
Third-grader Dae’Shaunna and other students struggle to learn while coping with traumatic home lives.
E5
Honeymoon's Over
Air date: 2020-04-08
For the faculty, the realities of dealing with students suffering from trauma hits hard.
E6
It Starts With Us
Air date: 2020-04-09
The fall test is here. For the faculty, that means providing support to the anxious students.
E7
Focus
Air date: 2020-04-10
The poor fall test results forces the I Promise teachers to change their approach to reading.
E8
Got Your Back
Air date: 2020-04-13
When fourth-grader Vincent becomes a bullying target, the other students come together to defend him.
E9
Stories Like These
Air date: 2020-04-14
As Nate and Scout make immense progress in school, the students embark on their first field trip.
E10
I'm Famous
Air date: 2020-04-15
As a reward for their hard work, the students are treated to a surprise guest: LeBron.
E11
Training Camp
Air date: 2020-04-16
When at-home suspension presents more problems than solutions, the school devises an in-house alternative for misbehaving students.
E12
Red Zone
Air date: 2020-04-17
To encourage students to take charge of their emotions, the school teaches them mood-regulating techniques.
E13
The Test
Air date: 2020-04-20
Spring test day has arrived. And the students of I Promise are ready. But how will they fare this time?
E14
Moving Up
Air date: 2020-04-21
E15
Last Day
Air date: 2020-04-22
Cast
LeBron James
Self
