Season 21

12 EPISODES • 2015

Season 21 of Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel was released on January 20 and consists of 12 episodes.

Episodes

1: Episode 214 - Monsters No More / Mr. Sunday Night / The Toast of Beijing / Urban Renewal

Jan 20, 2015

Segments include a visit with members of the 1985 Chicago Bears, a profile of NFL commentator Cris Collinsworth, NBA washout turned Chinese star Stephon Marbury, and an update on Urban Meyer.

2: Episode 214 - Death on Everest / Hooked / Wonder Woman

Feb 24, 2015

Segments include a look at the natural and man-made dangers of climbing Mount Everest; and a report on former athletes addicted to heroin as an alternative to pain medication; a profile of Paralympic snowboarder Amy Purdy.

3: Episode 216 - The Wreckage / Scarred

Mar 24, 2015

A look at the state of the NCAA and the treatment of its student athletes. Featured: how abusive coaches and overwhelming demands have led to a mental health crisis among student-athletes and lasting medical issues from injuries sustained on the field.

4: Episode 217 - Captain Comeback / Man in the Middle / Big League Chew

Apr 21, 2015

Segments include profiles of quarterback Russell Wilson and football coach Jim Harbaugh and revisiting the topic of chewing tobacco in Major League Baseball.

5: Episode 218 - In Harm’s Way / Erik Weihenmayer / Ronda Rousey

May 19, 2015

Segments include a report on the use of workout supplements by the military, a profile of blind adventurer Erik Weihenmayer, and a new visit with MMA star Ronda Rousey.

6: Episode 219 - Girls Interrupted / Vision Quest / The Price of Glory

Jun 23, 2015

Segments include a look at the dangers of head trauma in youth soccer; a look at the GoPro high-def video camera; and an update on the controversial awarding of the 2022 World Cup to Qatar.

7: Episode 220 - Bike Wars / Trophy Culture / Uncaged

Jul 21, 2015

Segments include a look at problems caused by bikes and cars sharing roads in U.S. cities, a sports culture report on youth receiving trophies for mere participation, and a look at the domestic violence issues in MMA fighting.

8: Episode 221 - Ryan's Song / Brother's Keeper / 4th and Go

Aug 18, 2015

Segments include an interview with NFL head coach Rex Ryan; a visit with former NFL brothers Ma'ake and Chris Kemoeatu; and revisiting Pulaski Academy in Little Rock, the high-school football team that refuses to punt. Also: George Lopez on sports.

9: Episode 222 - Jerry's World / A Wing And A Prayer / Blurred Lines

Sep 22, 2015

Segments include a one-on-one chat with Cowboys owner Jerry Jones; a report on gender testing; and a visit to the mecca of wingsuiting in the Swiss Alps.

10: Episode 223 - Another Shot / Fields of Vision / Lasting Impact

Oct 20, 2015

Segments include a visit to a summer camp offering sports participation to blind children; a report on paralyzed football player Marc Buoniconti and his friendship with the other player in the collision, Herman Jacobs; and a profile of Isiah Thomas.

11: Episode 224 - The Killing Fields / Magic Mike

Nov 24, 2015

Segments include a report on elephant trophy hunting and ivory poaching in Africa and a chat with hockey announcer Doc Emrick.

12: Episode 225 - 2015 Holiday Roundtable

Dec 22, 2015

Departing from the show’s regular format, host Bryant Gumbel leads correspondents Mary Carillo, Frank Deford, Jon Frankel, Bernard Goldberg, Andrea Kremer, Soledad O’Brien, Carl Quintanilla and David Scott in an engaging and spirited conversation about the 20-year journey of the REAL SPORTS franchise.

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