The brief but spectacular career of martial arts superstar Bruce Lee is recounted in this drama, starring Danny Chan as the enigmatic and driven Lee.
Where to Watch The Legend of Bruce Lee • Season 1
50 Episodes
Episode 1
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Episode 1When Bruce and his childhood friend Qin Xiao Man win a dance contest, the anti-Chinese bigotry at the mostly British school reaches the boiling point.
Episode 2
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Episode 2When his first martial arts tutor returns from the United States, Bruce is inspired to study Kung Fu, a decision that will establish his destiny.
Episode 3
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Episode 3Bruce's impatience with the basics of kung fu frustrates Master Ye until a practice fight proves that his student might be a prodigy.
Episode 4
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Episode 4Eager to prove his skill, a frustrated Bruce picks a fight with a kung fu master and learns a valuable lesson about patience.
Episode 5
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Episode 5Bruce, who's become an impressive fighter, wants to settle scores at school in the boxing ring, something for which he's completely unprepared.
Episode 6
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Episode 6Bruce prepares to enter the boxing ring against Blair, but the outcome is far from certain when the time comes for the fight.
Episode 7
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Episode 7Though saddened by Blair's departure for the United States, Bruce must focus on training if he's to beat a formidable opponent in the boxing ring.
Episode 8
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Episode 8As Bruce trains for his bout in the ring, Master Ye strikes upon a controversial plan of attack. But Bruce isn't sure it can work.
Episode 9
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Episode 9Bruce's skill attracts the attention of store owners, who hire him for protection. But a local street gang won't be scared away so easily.
Episode 10
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Episode 10After gang member Ah-Liang attacks Bruce with his motorcycle, Bruce is rushed to the hospital and sinks into a deep coma.
Episode 11
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Episode 11In the wake of the street gang's deadly attack on Bruce, an escalating battle leads his fearful parents to insist that he move to America.
Episode 12
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Episode 12Bruce leaves for the United States and arrives in Seattle, where he stays with his Uncle Chao, gets a job and starts thinking about school.
Episode 13
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Episode 13Bruce takes a job at a restaurant, where he's allowed to stay in the basement. But he soon falls for Betty, the object of the chef's affection.
Episode 14
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Episode 14While juggling two part-time jobs and classwork, Bruce hopes to take on the karate team at the school's upcoming anniversary celebration.
Episode 15
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Episode 15When a professor claims that kung fu is a form of witchcraft, an angry Bruce calls out Seattle's foremost fighter for a televised showdown.
Episode 16
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Episode 16When he finds out a classmate is being bullied, Bruce confronts the culprit and knocks him unconscious with a single punch that attracts the police.
Episode 17
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Episode 17Bruce starts college but is undecided about a major until a professor suggests philosophy, which perfectly fits Bruce's views on kung fu.
Episode 18
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Episode 18Enthusiastic American girl Linda is mesmerized when she sees Bruce practicing kung fu and asks him to teach her everything he knows.
Episode 19
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Episode 19As Linda and Bruce start dating, Bruce and Kimura seize an opportunity to promote the new kung fu school at an Asian cultural festival.
Episode 20
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Episode 20Bruce draws a crowd at his Asian culture day demonstration, but he's humbled when a competitor with a grudge challenges him to a fight.
Episode 21
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Episode 21After a humbling defeat, Bruce decides that studying other martial arts disciplines is the only way to become the kind of fighter he wants to be.
Episode 22
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Episode 22Bruce challenges jiu jitsu master Wally Jay as part of his quest to hone his skills by learning other martial arts disciplines.
Episode 23
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Episode 23Bruce creates controversy by publicly welcoming all challengers. When Yamamoto accepts the offer, it gives Bruce a chance to redeem himself.
Episode 24
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Episode 24Arroyo's jealousy of Bruce and Linda's love leads him to violence. After a crushing defeat, Yamamoto trains a protégé to exact revenge.
Episode 25
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Episode 25Bruce accepts Ed Parker's challenge without knowing that Yamamoto has taught him all of Bruce's moves. The ensuing fight changes both men forever.
Episode 26
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Episode 26Bruce learns of an upcoming karate contest in Oakland, California, where he'll get the chance to face a three-time champion.
Episode 27
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Episode 27Bruce faces Hoffman, who can't use his trademark kicks to win. But after the match, the two men become unlikely friends and learn from each other.
Episode 28
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Episode 28Bruce plans an immediate move to Oakland to teach with Hoffman but doesn't bother to tell Linda. As they argue, he asks her to marry him.
Episode 29
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Episode 29When Bruce and Linda move to Oakland to open the new studio, Kimura, Jesse and Uncle Chao come too. But an emergency soon requires Bruce's attention.
Episode 30
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Episode 30Yellow Brat emerges to challenge Bruce with a bet, and if Bruce loses, he must close his studio. Meanwhile, Linda makes a big announcement.
Episode 31
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Episode 31Bruce and Yellow Brat seem evenly matched, but only Bruce is fighting to keep his dream alive. The stakes have never been higher.
Episode 32
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Episode 32Bruce struggles to recover from Yellow Brat's attack. In pain and watching his business decline, he makes a difficult decision.
Episode 33
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Episode 33Bruce's struggle to get back on his feet continues. But while the doctors see surprising improvement, Linda keeps all the bad news to herself.
Episode 34
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Episode 34When Linda brings baby Brandon to the hospital to visit his father, a chance incident leads to a nearly miraculous milestone.
Episode 35
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Episode 35Bruce reopens the kung fu school, which is more popular than ever thanks to his inspiring comeback. Soon, he sets his sights on a new competition.
Episode 36
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Episode 36Bruce's performance in a fight against Chuck Norris catches the eye of a Hollywood producer, who believes he's perfect for the movies.
Episode 37
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Episode 37When the studio chiefs give the go-ahead to Bruce's movie, to be titled "Kung Fu," the ever-impetuous fighter immediately moves to Hollywood.
Episode 38
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Episode 38As the script for "Kung Fu" takes shape, Bruce signs a contract with his agent and is asked to train a Hollywood star.
Episode 39
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Episode 39Bruce discovers the actor he's been training will be the real star of "Kung Fu." Rather than return to Oakland, he starts teaching cops self-defense.
Episode 40
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Episode 40Childhood friend Xiao Man is in love with Bruce, but he remains faithful to Linda. With Kimura's help, Bruce prepares for a street-gang showdown.
Episode 41
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Episode 41Bruce returns to Hong Kong when he receives news that his father is gravely ill. While there, he sees Master Ye, who feels Bruce has betrayed him.
Episode 42
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Episode 42Bruce lands the role of sidekick Kato in "The Green Hornet" TV series. Meanwhile, a Hong Kong studio chief sees movie potential in Bruce's style.
Episode 43
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Episode 43Back home, Bruce signs a contract and begins filming "The Green Hornet" with an impressive performance that indicates his star is on the rise.
Episode 44
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Episode 44Bruce is offered the lead in "The Big Boss" and makes plans to film a bout with a master Thai boxer for potential use in the movie.
Episode 45
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Episode 45After signing on the dotted line with a film production company, Bruce feels confident that he's finally made the right decision.
Episode 46
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Episode 46"The Big Boss" makes Bruce a big star, but the amount of control he wields on the set of his next film, "Fist of Fury," creates controversy.
Episode 47
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Episode 47Bruce's script for "The Way of the Dragon" wows studio heads, who make him director and want to use it as the first film under a new company banner.
Episode 48
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Episode 48"The Way of the Dragon" cements Bruce's worldwide stardom. But while making his first Hollywood movie, he collapses due to exhaustion.
Episode 49
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Episode 49A series of mysterious, late-night phone calls sets Linda on edge. Later, Bruce returns home from the hospital and receives sobering news.
Episode 50
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Episode 50Bruce is plagued with headaches on the set of "Game of Death." After the fight with Yellow Brat, he's taken on a fateful trip to the hospital.
