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America's Team: The Gambler and His Cowboys

America's Team: The Gambler and His Cowboys

The Cowboys you know, the truth you don't.

NC162025•7.0/10
Documentary

Ratings

🎬TMDb
7.0/10(5)

Team owner Jerry Jones' journey transforming the Cowboys. Leading players/coaches to 3 NFL titles in '90s, becoming innovative sports leader with world's most valuable franchise.

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Production

Skydance Sports, NFL Films, Stardust Frames

Language

EN

Status

Ended

First Aired

August 19, 2025

Last Aired

August 19, 2025

Networks

Netflix

Trailers & Videos

Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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No providers available for this region.
Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
Saturday Night Massacre
E1
Saturday Night Massacre
Air date: 2025-08-19
Saddled with debt, Jerry Jones takes a gamble on an oil well. When it pays off, he buys the Cowboys — and stuns fans by firing a beloved coach.
Aikmania
E2
Aikmania
Air date: 2025-08-19
As Dallas pins their hopes on quarterback Troy Aikman, Jones earns jeers for an unpopular trade. Still, he has an ace up his sleeve: Emmitt Smith.
How 'Bout Them Cowboys?
E3
How 'Bout Them Cowboys?
Air date: 2025-08-19
The Cowboys take aim at the San Francisco 49ers, toppling an NFL dynasty. Jones and coach Jimmy Johnson remember their days playing together in college.
Back 2 Back
E4
Back 2 Back
Air date: 2025-08-19
Back-to-back Super Bowl wins elevate the Cowboys to pop culture icons. Cracks form in the relationship between owner and coach, and a snub sparks ire.
The Shootout at Valley Ranch
E5
The Shootout at Valley Ranch
Air date: 2025-08-19
Better team, bigger egos. As Jones and Johnson butt heads, the Cowboys eye a three-peat and welcome a controversial new coach.
Prime Time
E6
Prime Time
Air date: 2025-08-19
The arrival of Deion Sanders adds sparkle to the Cowboys' star — and draws scrutiny from the NFL about Jones' use of cash and rogue marketing tactics.
Cocaine Cowboy
E7
Cocaine Cowboy
Air date: 2025-08-19
The dynasty enters a downward spiral when Michael Irvin's legal woes make headlines. As the team's image slips and injuries mount, key players exit.
Jerry's World
E8
Jerry's World
Air date: 2025-08-19
Nearly three decades after the Cowboys' last Super Bowl, Jones extends an olive branch to Johnson and looks back on his legacy.

Cast

Jerry Jones

Jerry Jones

Self

Jimmy Johnson

Jimmy Johnson

Self

Michael Irvin

Michael Irvin

Self

Emmitt Smith

Emmitt Smith

Self

Troy Aikman

Troy Aikman

Self

Deion Sanders

Deion Sanders

Self

Skip Bayless

Skip Bayless

Self

George W. Bush

George W. Bush

Self

Tony Romo

Self

Barry Switzer

Barry Switzer

Self

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