Series synopsis
Rise of the 49ers is an American documentary television series that premiered on AMC on February 1, 2026. It ended on February 2, 2026. It stars Joe Montana, Jerry Rice, Ronnie Lott and Steve Young.
Using rare and never-before-seen footage, as well as one-on-one interviews, discover how the San Francisco 49ers rose from an also-ran into pro football's most glamorous franchise during the '80s and early '90s.
Premise
Using rare and never-before-seen footage, as well as one-on-one interviews, discover how the San Francisco 49ers rose from an also-ran into pro football's most glamorous franchise during the '80s and early '90s.
Premise: They wrote the playbook on greatness.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Joe Montana as Self
- Jerry Rice as Self
- Ronnie Lott as Self
- Steve Young as Self
- Tom Brady as Narrator (voice)
- Bill Walsh as Self
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 4 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 4 | February 1, 2026 | February 2, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
We Built This City In the 70s, a brash young owner and a brilliant coaching outcast begin to construct an NFL dynasty. |
February 1, 2026 |
| 2 |
Weird, and Football In the 80s, the 49ers become the NFL's dominant franchise while weathering drama off the field. |
February 1, 2026 |
| 3 |
The Gold Standard In the late 80s, on-field struggles and a quarterback controversy threaten to tear the 49ers apart. |
February 2, 2026 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | AMC |
|---|---|
| First aired | February 1, 2026 |
| Last aired | February 2, 2026 |
| Status | ended |