20261 Season★ 10.0Documentary

Rise of the 49ers

They wrote the playbook on greatness.

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.

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Network

AMC

Language

English

Last Air Date

2026-02-02

Status

Ended

Cast

Jerry Rice

Self

Ronnie Lott

Self

Tom Brady

Narrator (voice)

Episodes

We Built This City

67m

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

Feb 1, 2026

Weird, and Football

65m

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

Feb 1, 2026

The Gold Standard

67m

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

Feb 2, 2026

Finesse-Ass 49ers

66m

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

Feb 2, 2026