The Inside Story (2021)

Documentary · Sport

Inside the NBA – the Sports Emmy Award-winning studio show known for its entertaining style and unfiltered commentary – pulls back the curtain on its more than 30-year history in this four-part documentary series. Interviews with celebrities, crew members, sports reporters and more illuminate the show’s evolution into a cultural phenomenon with untold stories that highlight the chemistry between Ernie Johnson, Kenny Smith, Charles Barkley and Shaquille O’Neal.

IMDb rating: 8.6 (173 votes)
Episode average: 8.3 -0.3 vs IMDb
Seasons: 1
Language: EN
Type: Mini-series

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Ratings refreshed Oct 3, 2026 · 1 season indexed

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Seasons

Season 1 (2021)

8.35 avg 4 episodes 8.4 → 8.5 72 min avg

Season 1 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	Ernie Johnson: The Traffic Cop	8.4	14
2	Kenny Smith: The Role Player	8.4	11
3	Charles Barkley: The Entertainer	8.1	15
4	Shaquille O'Neal: The Little Brother	8.5	11