"Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist," based on the acclaimed iHeart true-crime podcast, 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 (Kevin Hart) 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, J.D. Hudson (Don Cheadle), one of the first Black detectives in the city’s desegregated police force, who is tasked with bringing those responsible to justice. Creator / Writer / Showrunner / Executive Producer: Shaye Ogbonna (Penguin, The Chi, God’s Country) Showrunner / Executive Producer: Jason Horwitch (Echo 3, The Calling) Executive Producer / Star: Kevin Hart Executive Producer: Will Packer and Sabrina Wind for Will Packer Media Executive Producer: Bryan Smiley and Mike Stein for Hartbeat Executive Producer: Conal Byrne and Carrie Lieberman for iHeartPodcasts Executive Producer: Jeff Keating of Doghouse Pictures, LLC Executive Producer: Lars Jacobson Executive Producer: Erika L. Johnson Executive Producer: Mike Daniels Executive Producer / Director (Ep. 101, 102, 107 and 108): Craig Brewer (Empire, Dolemite Is My Name) "Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist" is produced by Universal Television, a division of Universal Studio Group.

Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist

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Chicken Man devises a plan to win over Frank Moten, the Black Godfather and member of The Firm -- a co-op of America's top Black gangsters -- by hosting an elaborate party after the thrilling Muhammad Ali boxing match.  Detective JD Hudson is tasked with protecting Muhammad Ali amidst a flurry of dangerous threats.   

Round One: The Ballad of Chicken Man

A crew of local Atlantans rob Chicken Man’s party, holding the party goers & The Firm hostage in the basement.  At the fight, Chicken Man hustles to solve a problem for Frank, while JD deals with an unwieldy crowd as he continues his efforts to protect Ali.  

Round Two: Fight Night

Tension mounts during the armed robbery as an enraged Frank Moten and The Firm plan their escape. In the aftermath of the fight, JD and Ali have a night the two will never forget.  

Round Three: Black Vegas

JD becomes the lead investigator of the robbery investigation while Frank Moten and the Firm make Chicken Man their #1 suspect.   

Round Four: Real Policework

Chicken Man strives to protect Faye and the kids, despite his secret double life. In a strange twist of events, a desperate Chicken Man calls detective JD Hudson for help. Frank & The Firm’s revenge tour takes a turn. 

Round Five: Ambition Ain't Free

Vivian strikes a “deal” with Mo Slim to eliminate Chicken Man’s debts.  JD interrogates Frank Moten about the house party but comes up empty. JD and Chicken catch their first break in the case. Frank, Vivian, and Mo Slim have a showdown.

Round Six: Community Men

JD and Chicken Man take a road trip to Jekyll Island in pursuit of the remaining robbery crew. Vivian makes Frank an intriguing offer.

Round Seven: Jekyll Island

Chicken Man and Hudson team up for one last big hustle, confronting the robbery mastermind. 