E1 - Chasing the Dream

Aired: January 11, 2023

In the wake of surfing's Olympic debut in Tokyo, Chasing Waves shines a spotlight on the people and places that are defining Japan's reach in the global surf culture.

E2 - Weight of a Nation

Aired: January 11, 2023

The weight of a nation rests on Team Japan as the athletes prepare for the upcoming Tokyo Olympics. Mahina Maeda and Kanoa Igarashi reflect on their multicultural identities.

E3 - Rising Tide

Aired: January 11, 2023

In the wake of surfing's Olympic debut in Japan, we learn there are two types of surfers, those who compete, and those who are "free".

E4 - Legacy

Aired: January 11, 2023

Family legacy is explored as surfers Sara Kohrogi and Connor O'Leary connect with their Japanese roots.

E5 - Power of the Ocean

Aired: January 11, 2023

The raw power of the ocean is revealed as Mahina Maeda learns to surf big waves and Yuma Takanuki explores the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and a tsunami's devastating impact on the surf community in Fukushima.

E6 - Ebb and Flow

Aired: January 11, 2023

As the surfers deal with loss and setbacks, some question their pursuit of competitive surfing.

E7 - Undercurrents

Aired: January 11, 2023

Connor O'Leary fights for a comeback on the WSL Challenger Series, facing off against Olympic silver medalist Kanoa Igarashi in France.

E8 - Sea of Change

Aired: January 11, 2023

As surfing becomes a permanent Olympic sport, the athletes look to the future. Mahina Maeda and Sara Kohrogi return to Japan to learn about a rite of passage they missed while growing up in America.