Eastbound & Down (2009)
"Every kid has a baseball player to look up to. Kenny Powers is not that guy."
Synopsis
Years after he turned his back on his hometown, a burned-out major league ballplayer returns to teach phys ed at his old middle school.
Network
HBO
Episodes
Chapter 1
Series premiere. Burned out and broke, former big-league pitcher Kenny Powers returns home to North Carolina to teach PE at the local middle school he once attended. Wreaking havoc at school, around town and at the home of his brother Dustin, Kenny settles into his role as the town's loose-cannon agitator, setting his sights on winning back his high-school flame April, now a teacher engaged to the school principal, Terrence Cutler.
Chapter 2
Kenny tries to make extra money by pitching himself as spokesman for a luxury car dealership; Kenny and his driver make an appearance at the middle school dance.
Chapter 3
Stevie gets a scoop on Kenny's possible competition when he hears of a promising young high school pitcher. Cassie wants to sell off all of Kenny's baseball memorabilia on the computer. Meanwhile, Kenny makes a commitment to a new exercise regimen.
Chapter 4
Kenny attends a BBQ at April and Terrence's house where his romantic feelings for April intensify. Later, Stevie puts together a DVD of Kenny's greatest moments in the hopes that the major leagues will notice.
Chapter 5
Kenny decides to give up on his dream of returning to professional baseball. Meanwhile, arrogant car dealer Ashley comes back into the picture.
Chapter 6
Kenny gets an offer from a professional team and is forced to say goodbye to his family and teaching job.
Cast
Trailer
Details
Original Title
Eastbound & Down
Status
Ended
Seasons
4
Episodes
29
Production
Rough House Pictures, Gary Sanchez Productions
