The Ride (2023)

A new era of bull riding begins as the world's 40 best riders are drafted onto 8 elite teams. When a promising young star goes undrafted, he is unexpectedly paired with the world's best rider and given a rare opportunity to prove himself. Meanwhile, a 31-year-old rider tries to prove he's not too old to continue his ascent to the top.

An injured Eli tries to make his way back onto Oklahoma's active roster while the rest of the team tries to win without him. As Jose continues to produce massive rides for the Austin Gamblers, Zeke is given a shot at redemption. An elite young squad challenges the rest of the league under the direction of a legendary bull rider.

Zeke enjoys his newfound star status as the Austin Gamblers attempt to stay on top of the league. Eli's return and the arrival of enigmatic iron man Chase Outlaw give the struggling Oklahoma Freedom a shot in the arm. The Austin Gamblers and Carolina Cowboys prepare for war ahead of a highly-anticipated matchup.

When one star suffers from an unexpected injury, another tries to make a name for himself in the MVP race. Eli struggles with a new locker room dynamic as Chase wins over the Oklahoma roster. The Carolina Cowboys try to prolong their streak of dominance in front of their home crowd as they close in on the #1 seed.

With Jose injured, the Gamblers look to a new rider with a family connection to the sport. The death of a rider rattles both Ezekiel Mitchell and the entire league to their core. One Oklahoma star grapples with setbacks as another one enjoys a comeback. In the Ozarks, a much-antipated matchup ends in shock for both teams.

As they fight for the #1 seed and the MVP title, both Daylon and Jose battle with their bruises. The Freedom are thrown a curveball when a star experiences a family emergency, forcing everyone to step up to the plate. A struggling Boudreaux hopes to prove his worth to his father and his Carolina teammates.

Ahead of the playoffs, the MVP race between Daylon and Jose comes down to the wire. A tragic development unites the league amidst a weekend of intense matchups. In the final game of the regular season, a controversial call heats up a battle between two goliaths for the #1 seed.

The inaugural Team Series season comes to a climax as the Gamblers, Freedom, and Cowboys duel for a $1.5 million prize. Still reeling from loss, Chase makes a surprising return to the Oklahoma roster. Shocking buckoffs and bad falls keep some stars from fulfilling their championship dreams.