America's Team: The Gambler and His Cowboys

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

2025 · TMDB 7.0/10 (6 votes)

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About America's Team: The Gambler and His Cowboys

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.

Status
Ended
TMDB rating
7.0/10 from 6 votes
Seasons
1
Episodes
8

Seasons and episodes

The latest season with aired episodes is shown first. Specials are kept separate.

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Saturday Night Massacre episode still
S1 E145 min

Saturday Night Massacre

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.

TMDB 7.0/10 from 2 votes

Aikmania episode still
S1 E268 min

Aikmania

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.

TMDB 7.0/10 from 2 votes

How 'Bout Them Cowboys? episode still
S1 E353 min

How 'Bout Them Cowboys?

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.

TMDB 7.0/10 from 2 votes

Back 2 Back episode still
S1 E467 min

Back 2 Back

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.

TMDB 7.0/10 from 2 votes

The Shootout at Valley Ranch episode still
S1 E564 min

The Shootout at Valley Ranch

Better team, bigger egos. As Jones and Johnson butt heads, the Cowboys eye a three-peat and welcome a controversial new coach.

TMDB 7.0/10 from 2 votes

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S1 E668 min

Prime Time

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.

TMDB 7.0/10 from 2 votes

Cocaine Cowboy episode still
S1 E758 min

Cocaine Cowboy

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.

TMDB 7.0/10 from 2 votes

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S1 E842 min

Jerry's World

Nearly three decades after the Cowboys' last Super Bowl, Jones extends an olive branch to Johnson and looks back on his legacy.

TMDB 7.0/10 from 2 votes

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