Episodes

  • 1985, Episode 10: "Legacy"

    1985, Episode 10: "Legacy"
    Feb 3 2026
    A reflective finale featuring voices from across the team, looking back 40 years later. Focuses on what the 1985 season meant to the players, the franchise, and the fans — and how it laid the foundation for everything that came after.

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    24 mins
  • 1985, Episode 9: "Berry the Bears"

    1985, Episode 9: "Berry the Bears"
    Jan 26 2026
    Reflects on the lead-up to the Patriots’ first Super Bowl, including the quirky “The Patriots and We” music video. Chronicles the game itself, where the Patriots were overwhelmed by the legendary 1985 Bears, while still honoring the season’s success.

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    36 mins
  • 1985, Episode 8: "Squish the Fish"

    1985, Episode 8: "Squish the Fish"
    Jan 19 2026
    Highlights the Patriots’ historic AFC Championship win over the Dolphins — their first-ever victory in Miami. Captures the emotion, the execution, and the significance of finally breaking through to reach the Super Bowl.

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    40 mins
  • 1985, Episode 7: "The Revenge"

    1985, Episode 7: "The Revenge"
    Jan 12 2026
    Revisits the long-standing rivalry with the Raiders, including the infamous 1976 playoff loss and the Week 4 defeat earlier in the season. Celebrates the Patriots’ cathartic Divisional Round win in Los Angeles that propelled them to the AFC Championship.

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    29 mins
  • 1985, Episode 6: “The Breakthrough”

    1985, Episode 6: “The Breakthrough”
    Jan 5 2026
    Centers on the Wild Card win over the Jets, the Patriots’ first playoff victory since the AFL era. Revisits the regular-season matchups and showcases the dominant performance that launched their postseason run.

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    23 mins
  • 1985, Episode 5: "The Push"

    1985, Episode 5: "The Push"
    Dec 29 2025
    Covers the final five regular-season games, including a tough loss in Miami and a playoff-clinching win over the Bengals. Features the emotional highs and lows of the playoff chase and the unforgettable moment when fans carried the goalposts down Route 1.

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    27 mins
  • 1985, Episode 4: "The Spark"

    1985, Episode 4: "The Spark"
    Dec 22 2025
    Focuses on Steve Grogan’s return in Week 7 and the six-game win streak that followed. Highlights Grogan’s leadership, his connection to the franchise’s past, and how he helped unlock the offense before suffering a broken leg in Week 12.

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    29 mins
  • 1985, Episode 3: "Who Are We?"

    1985, Episode 3: "Who Are We?"
    Dec 15 2025

    Follows the Patriots through their first five games, including a strong start, a humbling loss to the Bears, and a frustrating defeat in Cleveland that left Andre Tippett visibly angry. Ends with the team sitting at 2-3, searching for its identity.

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    27 mins