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Viewership numbers from 'The Last Dance' prove Michael Jordan documentary was a smash hit

Unsurprisingly, “The Last Dance” has dominated the sports world in recent weeks.

Not only was the 10-part documentary a thrilling look into Michael Jordan’s time with the Chicago Bulls, but it also premiered during a time when almost all of the sports world had come to a halt due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Now, days after the final episodes premiered, it’s clear just how dominant the documentary was.

The documentary averaged more than 5.6 million viewers per episode during its 5-week run, and is pulling in nearly 13 million viewers an episode from on-demand viewing, ESPN announced on Thursday.