Starting 5 (2024–2025)

TV ShowEndedDocumentary, Reality2 seasons, 18 episodes
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Plot

Follows 5 NBA players throughout an entire NBA series, delving into their on-court performance and off-court personal lives.

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Highest-rated episodes all ranked

  1. 01Starting 5 S01E01Meet the Hoopers (1)S01E01 · 7.9LeBron faces a minutes restriction, Jayson aims to cement his legacy with a championship, and Jimmy taps into his diverse interests for an on-court edge.
  2. 02Starting 5 S01E03Survival of the FittestS01E03 · 7.5Rest and recovery regimens are especially vital for the players as the league's first In-Season Tournament brings playoff-level intensity — and injuries.
  3. 03Starting 5 S02E01Play to WinS02E01 · 7.5As the road to the NBA Finals begins, Tyrese, Jaylen, Kevin, James and Shai reawaken rivalries and their relentless pursuit of basketball immortality.

Episodes by season

Season01Episode ratings across the season — the gold bar is its best episode10Episodes2024Aired 5.5Season avg
  1. S01E01Starting 5 S01E01Season's bestMeet the Hoopers (1)October 9, 2024 7.9LeBron faces a minutes restriction, Jayson aims to cement his legacy with a championship, and Jimmy taps into his diverse interests for an o
  2. S01E02Starting 5 S01E02Meet the Hoopers (2)October 9, 2024 5.0Anthony stays focused on competing amid buzz about his bright future, while Domantas strives to balance family life with his demanding road
  3. S01E03Starting 5 S01E03Survival of the FittestOctober 9, 2024 7.5Rest and recovery regimens are especially vital for the players as the league's first In-Season Tournament brings playoff-level intensity —
  4. S01E04Starting 5 S01E04Father ChristmasOctober 9, 2024 5.0The players enjoy a festive morning with their families before the Christmas Day games, where Jayson and LeBron go head-to-head in a holiday
  5. S01E05Starting 5 S01E05The Struggle Is RealOctober 9, 2024 5.0Jimmy works on a country music project, Domantas learns of his All-Star snub, and Jayson faces backlash after losing to a shorthanded Lakers
  6. S01E06Starting 5 S01E06All Star, BabyOctober 9, 2024 5.0LeBron achieves a historic milestone post-All-Star break, Jimmy plays through grief, and Anthony prepares to welcome his firstborn.
  7. S01E07Starting 5 S01E07PushOctober 9, 2024 5.0The players reflect on fatherhood as Anthony embraces his new role as a dad. On the court, the teams battle to secure top seeds and playoff
  8. S01E08Starting 5 S01E08I'm Here!October 9, 2024 5.0The season ends for Domantas as Jimmy and the Heat take on the 76ers in the Play-In Tournament. Anthony shines in a game against his idol, K
  9. S01E09Starting 5 S01E09Passing the TorchOctober 9, 2024 5.0With LeBron facing elimination, debates over the next face of the league intensify. The Celtics stay on top, and Anthony aims to end the Nug
  10. S01E10Starting 5 S01E10Just Be YourselfOctober 9, 2024 5.0Anthony's playoff run stalls in Dallas. The Celtics advance to the NBA Finals, where Jayson lays it all on the line for a shot at his first

Season 1 ranked & reviewed

Season02Best seasonEpisode ratings across the season — the gold bar is its best episode8Episodes2025Aired 6.2Season avg
  1. S02E01Starting 5 S02E01Season's bestPlay to WinOctober 16, 2025 7.5As the road to the NBA Finals begins, Tyrese, Jaylen, Kevin, James and Shai reawaken rivalries and their relentless pursuit of basketball im
  2. S02E02Starting 5 S02E02Love & BasketballOctober 16, 2025 6.8Shai silences last year's champions while juggling fatherhood and fame. James rewrites his personal playbook. A tough loss tests Tyrese's co
  3. S02E03Starting 5 S02E03Time Keeps on Slippin'October 16, 2025—As the basketball season barrels ahead, our five superstars face different crossroads. But greatness is on the clock — and the grind is unre
  4. S02E04Starting 5 S02E04Mama's BoysOctober 16, 2025 6.8Jaylen reflects on his roots. Shai visits his hometown of Toronto. As the holidays bring joy, a high-stakes clash on the court sparks wild t
  5. S02E05Starting 5 S02E05Ring ChasingOctober 16, 2025 5.0A blockbuster trade rocks the league. Through rumors and doubt, Kevin chases milestones. In Paris, pressure mounts on and off the court for
  6. S02E06Starting 5 S02E06Changing of the GuardsOctober 16, 2025 5.0Tyrese and Shai face off in a potential Finals preview. Jaylen stays grounded as Boston finishes near the top of the league. Kevin suffers a
  7. S02E07Starting 5 S02E07What the HaliOctober 16, 2025 5.0The NBA playoff gauntlet begins. Heartbreak comes for Jaylen and the Celtics as Tyrese leads the Pacers on a red-hot run. Shai dominates aga
  8. S02E08Starting 5 S02E08Collision CourseOctober 16, 2025 7.2All the blood, sweat and ice baths have led to this. With legacy on the line, Tyrese and Shai lead their teams on a collision course for the

Season 2 ranked & reviewed

Cast

Jaylen BrownJaylen BrownSelfKevin DurantKevin DurantSelfShai Gilgeous-AlexanderShai Gilgeous-AlexanderSelfTyrese HaliburtonTyrese HaliburtonSelfJames HardenJames HardenSelf

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