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Why Not Us is a documentary TV series that premiered on ESPN App on February 12, 2021. It has 6 seasons and 41 episodes so far and is still airing new episodes. The latest episode, Season 6 Episode 1, aired on March 30, 2026.

Why Not Us takes you into the locker rooms, practice facilities, dorm rooms, classrooms and communities of some of the most well-respected HBCU athletic programs in the country. Explore what it means to be an athlete, student and coach at an HBCU and why men & women everywhere are choosing to experience the rich tradition of these often lesser funded and lesser known programs.

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41 episodes · 6 seasons

North Carolina Central Basketball

2021 · 8 episodes · Last episode: 5 years ago

Men’s head basketball coach LeVelle Moton overcame humble beginnings to become one of the most accomplished, though not widely known, leaders in HBCU basketball. Now, faced with an unprecedented pandemic, the program struggles to salvage a season and defend its MEAC championship, in the hopes of becoming the first HBCU to reach the Sweet Sixteen.

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    8. Lost & Found

    Finale
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    7. Pride & Purpose

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    6. Season On The Brink

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    5. Breaking Through

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    4. Stomping Grounds

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    3. Tobacco Road

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    2. David vs. Goliath

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    1. Earned Not Given

FAMU Football

2021 · 8 episodes · Last episode: 4 years ago

Why Not Us: FAMU Football presented by Cricket Wireless, the second season of the acclaimed Why Not Us series from The Undefeated on ESPN+ and executive produced by NBA All-Star Chris Paul, premiered Thursday, October 14, exclusively on ESPN+. The new, eight-episode season takes fans behind-the-scenes of Florida A&M Football, one of the most storied athletic teams at an Historically Black College and University, as the Rattlers experience one of the most eagerly anticipated football seasons in school history. Like last year’s first season of Why Not Us, which followed the North Carolina Central men’s basketball team, Why Not Us: FAMU Football examines the distinct culture, experiences and challenges of an HBCU athletic program, exploring what makes FAMU special on and off the field.

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    8. We Belong

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    7. The Final Push

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    6. FAMU Forever

    Finale
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    5. High Hopes

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    4. Forever Home

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    3. Make Them Pay

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    2. Prime Time

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    1. We Are FAMUly

Southern Dance

2022 · 8 episodes · Last episode: 4 years ago

For many members of the Black Community in New Orleans, the final Saturday of November is the most highly anticipated event of the year, a “happening” unlike any other in college football. Why Not Us returns for Season 3 and heads to Baton Rouge, to follow the legendary Dancing Dolls of the Human Jukebox Marching Band, as they go from tryouts to their epic battle against Grambling State in the annual Bayou Classic.

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    8. Bittersweet

    Finale
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    7. Boombox Battle

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    6. Center Stage

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    5. Fifth Quarter

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    4. It's Showtime, Boo

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    3. Lock In

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    2. This Isn't Doll Camp

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    1. Dancing Dolls are the Trend

Howard Golf

2023 · 8 episodes · Last episode: 3 years ago

Howard Golf follows both men’s and women’s golf teams at Howard University as the student-athletes and their coaches navigate the challenges and triumphs of an emerging Division I program. With an aim toward building a golf legacy that drives a cultural shift in the sport, Howard Golf is primed to compete for championships at top college tournaments across the country.

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    8. Shaping History

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    7. Playing the Course

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    6. Mind Games

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    5. Patient and Present

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    4. Dream Realized

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    3. You Win Some, You Learn Some

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    2. Just Us

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    1. North Star

Grambling Dance

2023 · 8 episodes · Last episode: 2 years ago

Marching band performances at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) are unparalleled - the thunderous beats and syncopated steps of the band invigorating the crowd, the choreography of the dance line bringing each song to life. Each element creates an experience that is unique to HBCU culture. This season will follow former captain J'aime Griffith as she takes over the program from a legendary director of 38 years, while also re-establishing the work ethic needed from every dancer to uphold the elite status of the Orchesis Dance Company (ODC) at Grambling State University. Step into the practices, classrooms, and communities of this treasured sisterhood and explore what it takes to epitomize the Orchesis.

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    8. Half Stepping

    The biggest performance of the season goes down in New Orleans against rival Southern University. J'aime sends shockwaves through the Orchesis and forgoes tradition to determine the final roster for Bayou Classic.

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    7. Happy Homecoming

    It's homecoming week at Grambling, and the Orchesis alumni return to share wisdom and celebrate the current members. Expectations are high for a stellar performance, and Laila hopes her growth will secure her first game day selection.

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    6. Commit Fully

    During a week jam packed with three performances, some veteran dancers struggle with time management, and suffer the consequences. J'aime depends on an inexperienced group to take the field.

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    5. That's Orchesis' Style

    For the first home game, J'aime hopes to wow the crowd by adding challenging elements to the Orchesis' performance. Ebony gets an opportunity to choreograph a future routine for the Orchesis.

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    4. The Energy Enforcer

    J'aime brings in an Orchesis alum to inject some energy into the team. Gaja hopes to perform in her hometown, but it doesn't go as planned.

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    3. A Clean Five

    It's the first game of the season, and nerves impact the Orchesis during auditions. J'aime overextends herself as she juggles her responsibilities.

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    2. Earning Your Spot

    The Orchesis have their first auditions for a pep rally performance at Grambling. Essence contemplates her future with the dance company.

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    1. Everybody is Somebody

    As the new director of the Orchesis Dance Company, J'aime Griffith looks to continue her predecessor's legacy of excellence. First on the agenda, choosing a captain.

UMES Volleyball

2026 · 1 episode · Last episode: 7 months ago

Why Not Us: UMES Volleyball chronicles the creation of the program from its earliest foundations to its inaugural season, capturing the ambition, challenges and purpose behind building a team and identity from scratch. The project explores the rise of men's volleyball, the importance of diversity and inclusion in collegiate athletics, and the lasting impact of expanding opportunities at HBCUs. At the center is Dr. Anitra Brockman - the first Black woman head coach of a men's volleyball program at a Division I HBCU - as she sets out to build a winning culture from the ground up.

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    1. Episode 1

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The most recent episode of Why Not Us, Season 6 Episode 1, aired on March 30, 2026.

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Why Not Us has 6 seasons with 41 episodes in total.

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Why Not Us first aired on ESPN App on February 12, 2021.

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