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2025·Documentary·8 episodes
7.8
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.
Created by Chapman Way and Maclain Way
american football team
sports documentary
nfl (national football league)

Seasons

Limited Series
Limited Series
8 episodes · 2025

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
Barry Switzer
Barry Switzer
Self

Crew

Chapman Way
Chapman Way
Director
Maclain Way
Maclain Way
Director
David Ellison
David Ellison
Executive Producer
Ken Rodgers
Ken Rodgers
Executive Producer
John Skipper
John Skipper
Executive Producer
Adam Goldberg
Adam Goldberg
Co-Executive Producer

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Maxi
Maxi
America's Team: The Gambler and His Cowboys
Me, a Minnesota Vikings fan, having literally zero connection to the Cowboys and never having felt even the slightest interest in the so-called America’s Team, simply because I was born too late to really know about that era. Still, this documentary had such a great draw that I ended up sitting there watching until half past three after turning on „just one episode” following a movie night with my brother earlier that day.
Through its numerous montages and the use of real TV footage, it shows what everyone loves about football.

Despite this, you can’t ignore the fact that the documentary feels very much like a glorification of Jerry Jones, or like an attempt by a Cowboys fan to flatter JJ into eternal greatness, so he will finally quit his job as CEO. It’s pretty obvious that Jerry Jones is largely responsible for the franchise’s enormous economic success, but also for its athletic averageness over the last few decades.

This documentary didn’t turn me into a Dallas guy, but it is a great presentation of the franchise’s history and the interplay of so many great and fascinating athletes and coaches, all with their own personal issues and egos. Individually, those egos always had the potential to kill the whole franchise but together, they formed America’s Team.

PS: The playlist is amazing
Me, a Minnesota Vikings fan, having literally zero connection to the Cowboys and never having felt even the slightest interest in the so-called America’s Team, simply because I was born too late to really know about that era. Still, this documentary had such a great draw that I ended up sitting there watching until half past three after turning on „just one episode” following a movie night with my brother earlier that day.
Through its numerous montages and the use of real TV footage, it shows what everyone loves about football.

Despite this, you can’t ignore the fact that the documentary feels very much like a glorification of Jerry Jones, or like an attempt by a Cowboys fan to flatter JJ into eternal greatness, so he will finally quit his job as CEO. It’s pretty obvious that Jerry Jones is largely responsible for the franchise’s enormous economic success, but also for its athletic averageness over the last few decades.

This documentary didn’t turn me into a Dallas guy, but it is a great presentation of the franchise’s history and the interplay of so many great and fascinating athletes and coaches, all with their own personal issues and egos. Individually, those egos always had the potential to kill the whole franchise but together, they formed America’s Team.

PS: The playlist is amazing
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nahom
nahom
America's Team: The Gambler and His Cowboys
jerry jones propaganda get me a secondary
jerry jones propaganda get me a secondary
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Vegard
Vegard
America's Team: The Gambler and His Cowboys
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Chris Mogren
Chris Mogren
America's Team: The Gambler and His Cowboys
I hate Jerry Jones so much already and this made me realize I was right to hate him, just not a good dude.
I hate Jerry Jones so much already and this made me realize I was right to hate him, just not a good dude.
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Jesse Golomb
Jesse Golomb
America's Team: The Gambler and His Cowboys
Achieves the incredible feat of turning Jerry Jones into a human being, warts and all — and yet never even approaches the realm of hagiography. A riveting and revealing 6-7 hours with some minor bumps in pacing. Elevated by a fantastic score.
Achieves the incredible feat of turning Jerry Jones into a human being, warts and all — and yet never even approaches the realm of hagiography. A riveting and revealing 6-7 hours with some minor bumps in pacing. Elevated by a fantastic score.
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