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Harlem Globetrotters: Play It Forward Season 3 Episodes

Season 3 Episode Guide

26 Episodes 2024 - 2025

Episode 1

Surf and Soul

Sat, Oct 5, 2024

Globetrotter Showmen Thunder and Bulldog line dance their way into the hearts of an amazing community in Nashville. Hotshot, Hammer, and Cheese hit the beach with some amazing foster kids and their chosen family. Bulldog breaks down his famous hookshot with the help of science expert Kevin DeBruin. And the team pays homage to their loyal fans as they take us inside the Fifth Quarter. Kenny Smith hosts.

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Episode 2

Welcome Home, Soldier

Sat, Oct 12, 2024

Coach Lou brings the team to Hill AirForce Base to help add some Globetrotter magic to the Welcome Home Celebration for returning troops. Bulldog, Jet and his daughter discover the secrets of marine conservation at Hampton Beach. And the science behind Torch's signature trick shot. Kenny Smith Hosts.

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Episode 3

Sunshine Day

Sat, Oct 19, 2024

TNT alongside Jet and his daughter realize just how precious the simple things are on the shores of Sebago Lake. TNT and Torch reminisce on their early days of blazing the trail for a new generation of female Globetrotters. And TNT doesn't look twice as she sinks an amazing shot in New York's famous Rucker Park. Kenny Smith Hosts.

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Episode 4

The Mayor of Harlem

Sat, Oct 26, 2024

Harlem Globetrotters Hotshot and Cheese provide eager documentary students with an insider's perspective of the hidden stories of Harlem. Coach Lou celebrates one of the best Globetrotters of all time: Geese Ausbie. And Thunder proves his vertical lift is as impressive as ever. Kenny Smith Hosts.

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Episode 5

Brotherly Love

Sat, Nov 2, 2024

Speedy invites Thunder and Bulldog to his hometown of Philadelphia to give back to a barber known for providing haircuts to the homeless. Jet and Coach Lou tell the history of the Globetrotter's storied rivals, the Washington Generals. And Speedy hits the famous courts of Harlem's Rucker Park to break down a one-of-a-kind trick shot. Kenny Smith hosts.

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Episode 6

Finding your Groove

Sat, Nov 9, 2024

Torch, Ace and TNT mentor a special group of girls in Atlanta. Coach Lou brings Thunder and Torch to Philadelphia where they meet a young man who is dedicated to fixing and providing bikes to the underserved. TNT and Ace dance their way into the hearts of a group of young girls in Harlem. And we break down the mechanics of a spectacular trick shot taken by Ace in Tennessee. Kenny Smith hosts.

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Episode 7

Pups and Puppets

Sat, Nov 16, 2024

Wham brings Thunder, Coach Lou, his elementary school teacher and her class to a museum in Atlanta where they learn about the art of puppetry. Jet and Wham visit a dog rescue in LA that specializes in saving and finding homes for pugs. And Wham shoots an amazing trick shot in Tennessee. Kenny Smith hosts.

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Episode 8

Sweet Georgia Brown

Sat, Nov 23, 2024

Thunder invites Jet and Bulldog to Red Hot Chili Pepper Flea's Conservatory of Music to discover how he keeps the study of music alive for the kids of LA. TNT and Thunder visit Speedy at a local community center to learn about his youth basketball league and train some special athletes. And the science behind Jet's Granny Shot taken at Harlem's world-famous Rucker Park. Kenny Smith hosts.

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Episode 9

Catching Waves

Sat, Jan 18, 2025

Hotshot, Hammer and Cheese hit the beach with some amazing foster kids and their chosen family. Hotshot takes Cheese along with him as they provide eager documentary students with an insider's perspective of the hidden stories of Harlem. And Kevin DeBruin illuminates the science behind Torch's signature trick shot. Kenny Smith Hosts.

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Episode 10

Going for the Gold

Sat, Jan 25, 2025

Torch, Hotshot and Thunder visit an Atlanta organization that has cultivated some very special Paralympian athletes. Wham, Too Tall and Torch team up with gymnast Nia Dennis to inspire a diverse group of young gymnasts in Pasadena. Coach Lou, Thunder and Torch reflect on the Globetrotters' storied history of setting world records. And Kevin DeBruin reveals the science behind one of Torch's amazing trick shots. Kenny Smith hosts.

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Episode 11

Friends Make Family

Sat, Feb 1, 2025

Hotshot, Wham and Cheese head to New Orleans to visit a program that mentors kids through the gift of music. TNT and Ace join Torch as she visits her alma mater to mentor the girl's basketball team.. A young fan is granted the opportunity to ask a Globetrotter whatever she wishes. And we break down the science behind an extraordinary "Hotshot" performed at Venice Beach. Kenny Smith hosts.

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Episode 12

Rescue Missions

Sat, Feb 8, 2025

Jet and Wham visit a dog rescue in LA that specializes in saving and finding homes for pugs. Coach Lou brings the team to Hill Air Force Base to help add some Globetrotter magic to the Welcome Home Celebration for troops returning home from deployment. And Bulldog breaks down his famous hookshot with the help of science expert Kevin DeBruin. Kenny Smith hosts.

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Episode 13

Beat Of Their Own Drum

Sat, Feb 22, 2025

The Harlem Globetrotters come together to make some new world records and to take back some old ones. Then Wham, Thunder, and Hammer head to New Orleans to meet kids that have fallen in line to learn the drumline. And we break down the science behind Cheese's famous Granny shot. Kenny Smith hosts.

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Episode 14

On The Waterfront

Sat, Feb 15, 2025

Bulldog joins Jet and his daughter to discover the secrets of marine conservation at Hampton Beach. Then, TNT alongside Jet and his daughter realize just how precious the simple things are on the shores of Sebago Lake. And Thunder proves his vertical lift is as impressive as ever. Kenny Smith Hosts.

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Episode 15

Pull the Strings

Sat, Apr 5, 2025

Torch, Ace and TNT mentor a special group of girls in Atlanta. Wham brings Thunder, Coach Lou, his elementary school teacher and her class to a museum in Atlanta where they learn about the art of puppetry. And TNT doesn't look twice as she sinks an amazing shot in New York's famous Rucker Park. Kenny Smith Hosts.

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Episode 16

Love and Basketball

Sat, Apr 12, 2025

Hotshot, Torch, and Cheese break bread with a LA based group that provides birthday parties to kids experiencing homelessness. Then the Globetrotters partake in a cooking competition with world-renowned chef, Marcus Samuelson. Moose takes the court in Venice Beach to show us the science behind his behind the back shot. Kenny Smith Hosts.

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Episode 17

Dancing is good for the Soul

Sat, Apr 19, 2025

TNT and Thunder visit Speedy to learn about his youth basketball league and train some special athletes. TNT and Ace dance their way into the hearts of a group of young girls in Harlem. Thunder and Bulldog line dance their way into the hearts of an amazing community in Nashville. And Speedy hits the famous courts of Harlem's Rucker Park to break down a one-of-a-kind trick shot. Kenny Smith hosts.

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Episode 18

Deep in the Heart

Sat, Apr 26, 2025

Jet brings his youngest daughter for a stroll in the park with a group of dads supporting each other with strollers. Thunder and Hammer head to a gym with the goal of providing adaptive athletes a place to workout the body and soul. The team pays tribute to an amazing Trotter and an incredible Coach. Thunder shows up and sits-up to break down the science behind one of his favorite trick shots. Kenny Smith hosts.

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Episode 19

Red Hot Basketball

Sat, May 3, 2025

The team pays homage to their loyal fans as they take us inside the Fifth Quarter. Thunder invites Jet and Bulldog to Red Hot Chili Pepper Flea's Conservatory of Music to discover how he keeps the study of music alive for the kids of LA. And Wham shoots an amazing trick shot in Tennessee. Kenny Smith hosts.

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Episode 20

Blazing Ahead

Sat, May 10, 2025

TNT and Torch reminisce on their early days of blazing the trail for a new generation of female Globetrotters. Torch, Hotshot and Thunder visit an Atlanta organization that has cultivated some very special Paralympian athletes. Hotshot, Wham and Cheese head to New Orleans to visit a program that mentors kids through the gift of music. And Kevin DeBruin reveals the science behind one of Torch's amazing trick shots. Kenny Smith hosts.

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Episode 21

A Routine Haircut

Sat, May 17, 2025

Wham, Too Tall and Torch team up with gymnast Nia Dennis to inspire a diverse group of young gymnasts in Pasadena. Speedy invites Thunder and Bulldog to his hometown of Philadelphia to give back to a barber known for providing haircuts to the homeless. And we break down the science behind an extraordinary "Hotshot" performed at Venice Beach. Kenny Smith hosts.

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Episode 22

Worthy of Praise

Sat, May 24, 2025

Coach Lou celebrates one of the best Globetrotters of all time: Geese Ausbie. Hotshot, Torch, and Cheese break bread with a LA based group that provides birthday parties to kids experiencing homelessness. Thunder shows up and sits-up to break down the science behind one of his favorite trick shots. Kenny Smith hosts.

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Episode 23

Ace in the Hole

Sat, Aug 9, 2025

Jet and Coach Lou tell the history of the Globetrotter's storied rivals, the Washington Generals. The Harlem Globetrotters come together to make some new world records and to take back some old ones. And we break down the mechanics of a spectacular trick shot taken by Ace in Tennessee. Kenny Smith hosts.

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Episode 24

Drum & Pedals

Sat, Aug 16, 2025

Coach Lou brings Thunder and Torch to Philadelphia where they meet a young man who is dedicated to fixing and providing bikes to the underserved. Then Wham, Thunder, and Hammer head to New Orleans to meet kids that have fallen in line to learn the drumline. A young fan is granted the opportunity to ask a Globetrotter whatever she wishes. And the science behind Jet's Granny Shot taken at Harlem's world-famous Rucker Park. Kenny Smith hosts.

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Episode 25

Stroll Down Memory Lane

Sat, Aug 23, 2025

TNT and Ace join Torch as she visits her alma mater to mentor the girl's basketball team. Jet brings his youngest daughter for a stroll in the park with a group of dads supporting each other with strollers. The team pays tribute to an amazing Trotter and an incredible Coach. Moose takes the court in Venice Beach to show us the science behind his behind the back shot. Kenny Smith Hosts.

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Episode 26

Nourish the Body

Sat, Aug 30, 2025

The Globetrotters partake in a cooking competition with world-renowned chef, Marcus Samuelson. Thunder and Hammer head to a gym with the goal of providing adaptive athletes a place to workout the body and soul. Then Coach Lou, Thunder and Torch reflect on the Globetrotters' storied history of setting world records. And we break down the science behind Cheese's famous Granny shot. Kenny Smith hosts.

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