Plot Synopsis

Narrated by Samuel L. Jackson, SHAQ LIFE is a half-hour docuseries that chronicles four-time NBA champion and analyst Shaquille O'Neal in his pursuit to become the ultimate father, athlete, DJ and businessman. This series explores Shaq's passions off the court, as he tours the world to establish himself as a DJ, navigates his partnership with a controversial franchise, trains with professional fighters for his first-ever MMA grappling match, raises his six children and expands his legacy. On Thursday, April 9, 2020 from 9-10pm ET/PT, TNT premiered back-to-back episodes of SHAQ LIFE. In the series opener, "You Don't Know Shaq" (9pm), as one of the busiest people on the planet, Shaquille O'Neal has a serious to-do list he wants to tackle between INSIDE THE NBA seasons; the summer starts off on rocky footing when Shaq's first DJ club gig in Vegas hits some serious speed bumps. In the second episode, "Shaq of All Trades" (9:30pm), Shaq's credibility as a serious DJ takes a hit after a difficult club gig; Shaquille makes up for lost time as a dad while also working to change public perception around the troubled Papa John's brand as their first African American board member.
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The sophomore season of SHAQ LIFE premiered on Thursday, November 2, 2021 from 9-10pm ET/PT, as TNT debuted back-to-back episodes. The last year has been hard for everyone, around the world, but Shaq knows we must persevere. Finding motivation in his work, his family, his philanthropy - and even with the heart wrenching losses of his sister and his teammate Kobe, Shaq is doing whatever it takes to make the world a little better each day and leave a legacy like no other. As the year continues to move on and he rocks out in the last year of his 40's, Shaq's goal is to truly live his best life. Follow along as The Artist formerly known as Kazaam fulfills some lifelong dreams, like making a table-smashing wrestling debut for AEW, hosting a huge virtual celeb-filled Super Bowl event, going above and beyond to give back to those in need, reuniting his high school basketball team, starting drama with NBA stars, and yes, even some tug of war with a lion, Shaq's life is indeed a life lived to its fullest!