Season 5

12 EPISODES • 1999

Season 5 of Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel was released on January 25 and consists of 12 episodes.

Season 4

Episodes

1: Episode 22

Jan 25, 1999

2: Episode 23

Feb 25, 1999

Included: the rivalry between the Fox network and Disney (owners of ABC and ESPN) in sports television; the recent Olympics scandal; the new NBA labor agreement; and Kentucky Wildcats coach Tubby Smith.

3: Episode 24

Mar 22, 1999

A look at the UCLA-Houston basketball clash at the Astrodome in January 1968 that thrust the sport into the national spotlight. Also: a profile of Dick Vitale; and Major League Baseball's economic structure. Correspondents include James Brown and Larry Merchant.

4: Episode 25

Apr 20, 1999

Included: a report on counterfeit golf equipment; an interview with NBA rookie Jason Williams; a look at the lack of racial diversity in NASCAR.

5: Episode 26

May 25, 1999

Included: a report on NHL "goons"; a look at sports-induced riots; and a profile of pro boxer Elvir Muriqi, whose father and sister are in the Kosovo Liberation Army. Reporters include Armen Keteyian and Jim Lampley.

6: Episode 27

Jun 22, 1999

Included: an interview with John McEnroe; a report on Major League umpires; a look at sexual harassment in women's sports; and a profile of tennis's Venus and Serena Williams. Jim Lampley and Frank Deford report.

7: Episode 28

Jul 26, 1999

Included: a profile of sports agent Tank Black; a look at the academic scandal affecting the Minnesota men's basketball team; and profiles of baseball's Derek Jeter and track and field's Marion Jones. Bryan Burwell and Armen Keteyian report.

8: Episode 29

Aug 23, 1999

Included: profiles of football coaches Jimmy Johnson and Lou Holtz; a look at the muscle-building supplement androstenedione; and a report on coach George Scholz's racial discrimination suit against the Orlando Magic. Correspondents include Frank Deford and Sonja Stetoe.

9: Episode 30

Sep 13, 1999

Included: a profile of Jets coach Bill Parcells, a look at baseball's committment to hiring minorities, Ronney Jenkins' departure from the BYU football team, and coaches accused of improper sexual conduct. Correspondents include Jim Lampley and Larry Merchant.

10: Episode 31

Oct 12, 1999

Scheduled: Profiles of former Detroit Tigers pitcher Denny McLain and San Antonio center Tim Duncan; a look at cockfighting; and a report on Title IX. Reporters include Larry Merchant and James Brown.

11: Episode 32

Nov 16, 1999

Included: a look at the 1966 college-football classic between Notre Dame and Michigan State; a profile of the WNBA's Cynthia Cooper. Reporters include Jack Whitaker and Mary Carillo.

12: Episode 33

Dec 14, 1999

Included: a profile of Indianapolis Colts QB Peyton Manning; a look at concussions in the NFL; Lehigh University RB Ronald Jean; a report on collecting trading cards.

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