Rise of the 49ers

They wrote the playbook on greatness.

10.0(1)|2026-02-01|1 seasons, 4 episodes

Documentary

Overview

Using rare and never-before-seen footage, as well as one-on-one interviews, discover how the San Francisco 49ers rose from an also-ran into pro football's most glamorous franchise during the '80s and early '90s.

Episodes

Miniseries(4)

S1E1 · 2026-02-01 · 67m

We Built This City

In the 70s, a brash young owner and a brilliant coaching outcast begin to construct an NFL dynasty.

S1E2 · 2026-02-01 · 65m

Weird, and Football

In the 80s, the 49ers become the NFL's dominant franchise while weathering drama off the field.

S1E3 · 2026-02-02 · 67m

The Gold Standard

In the late 80s, on-field struggles and a quarterback controversy threaten to tear the 49ers apart.

S1E4 · 2026-02-02 · 66m

Finesse-Ass 49ers

With their dynasty on the line, the 49ers come together to make another miracle Super Bowl run.

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Joe Montana

Self

Jerry Rice

Self

Ronnie Lott

Self

Steve Young

Self

Tom Brady

Narrator (voice)

Bill Walsh

Self