Plot Synopsis

Based on Jeff Keating and Jim Roberts' podcast, "Fight Night," FIGHT NIGHT: THE MILLION DOLLAR HEIST is an eight-part drama series that follows the infamous story of how an armed robbery on the night of Muhammad Ali's historic 1970 comeback fight changed not only one man's life but ultimately transformed Atlanta into the "Black Mecca." When a hustler named Chicken Man hosts an afterparty to celebrate the fight with a guest list of the country's wealthiest, the night ends with the most brazen criminal underworld heist in Atlanta's history. Suspected of masterminding the crime, Chicken Man is hellbent on clearing his name but must convince his old adversary, JD Hudson, one of the first Black detectives in the city's desegregated police force, who is tasked with bringing those responsible to justice. FIGHT NIGHT: THE MILLION DOLLAR HEIST premiered on Thursday, September 5, 2024 on Peacock, which released the first three episodes. A new installment drops weekly through October 10. Episodes include:

"Round One: The Ballad of Chicken Man" (Thursday, September 5, 2024): Atlanta prepares for Muhammad Ali's comeback fight, and everyone wants a piece of the action.

"Round Two: Fight Night" (Thursday, September 5, 2024): As Chicken Man hustles to level up with the Black Mafia, local robbers find holes in his plans.

"Round Three: Black Vegas" (Thursday, September 5, 2024): The city celebrates Ali's big win, but Chicken Man's fight night party turns into a nightmare.