America's Team: The Gambler and His Cowboys

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

Documentary

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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Creator

David Ellison

Starring

Jerry Jones, Jimmy Johnson, Michael Irvin, Emmitt Smith, Troy Aikman, Deion Sanders

Audio & Subtitles

EN (Original), English [CC]

Format & Features

4K Ultra HD • Dolby Atmos • 5.1 Surround

45m

1. 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.

68m

2. 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.

53m

3. 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.

67m

4. 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.

64m

5. 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.

68m

6. 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.