Harlem Globetrotters: Play It Forward — Season 1
About this season
The world-famous Harlem Globetrotters showcase their talents on and off the court as players share their personal inspirations and interests.
Episodes (21)
1. From Bullied to Brave
Aired 1 October 2022
The Globetrotters shed light on the Art in Paint initiative and meet with D.C. youth on a mission for clean water and self-reliance; a young man overcomes bullying with help from the team; Hammer heightens his slam dunk with a skydive trick shot.
2. Aussie! Aussie! Aussie! Oi! Oi! Oi!
Aired 8 October 2022
3. Knocked Out
Aired 15 October 2022
4. Hola, Chile!
Aired 22 October 2022
5. H-A-R-L-E-M Spells Harlem
Aired 26 November 2022
6. Classic Precision
Aired 3 December 2022
7. Urban Farming
Aired 10 December 2022
8. Beats and Blues
Aired 7 January 2023
9. Trick Shots and Tea Parties
Aired 14 January 2023
10. Good Eats
Aired 21 January 2023
11. The Garden State
Aired 28 January 2023
12. Gone Skydivin’
Aired 4 February 2023
13. Blast Off!
Aired 11 February 2023
The Globetrotters teach South Central LA youth about the benefits of sports and exercise and visit NASA's Kennedy Space Center to learn how teamwork gets a rocket to the moon; Bulldog shares a tribute to his most important mentor: his older brother.
14. Swimming With Whale Sharks
Aired 18 February 2023 • 25 min
The Globetrotters join wounded veterans for an amazing encounter with whale sharks in Atlanta, then get in the groove as they join a special art education program to remix the Globetrotter theme song; Cheese heads home to revisit his Bronx roots.
15. Art in the Jet
Aired 25 February 2023 • 25 min
The Globetrotters join a special program revitalizing city basketball courts; Cheese gets a galactic lesson on preparing food for zero gravity; Jet gives back at a youth basketball camp in his hometown; Wham breaks a dribbling world record.
16. Running to Grandma's Place
Aired 22 April 2023
The Globetrotters visit a group of formerly homeless men who have dedicated themselves to daily running and each other, travel to Harlem to help teach local students the value of reading and learn about the delicious business of selling gelato.
17. New Teammates
Aired 29 April 2023
Coach Lou joins the team to learn about the history and legacy of the Harlem Globetrotters from their humble beginnings in Chicago; tryouts for new Globetrotter team members are underway, and the Globetrotters remember some of their favourite places.
18. Yes You Can!
Aired 6 May 2023
Hammer, Bulldog and TNT help empower youth at a Phoenix after-school program; Bulldog, Jet and Hot Shot learn about financial literacy while discovering the game of golf; Max "Hops" Pearce unveils his unique artwork; Wham helps TNT find a family dog.
19. Welcome Home
Aired 13 May 2023
The Globetrotters help a deserving family win a brand-new home; Cheese and TNT empower city youth who are fighting back against violence; the Globetrotters pay tribute to their legendary teammate Meadowlark Lemon.
20. Beats, Bravery & Basketballs
Aired 20 May 2023
Aspiring teen-girl music producers teach Jet, Bulldog, Wham and Cheese how to make some awesome beats; Coach Lou and the players help create green space in South Side, Chicago; Hammer tells an injured, young fan the story of his own childhood injury.
21. Back to the Moon
Aired 27 May 2023
The Globetrotters visit NASA's Kennedy Space Center to learn how teamwork gets a rocket to the moon and back, travel to Phoenix to help empower and motivate a renowned after-school program's youth and remember some favorite places around the world.