The Bronx Is Burning

6h

Drama

In the summer of 1977, New York was a city in crisis. Paralyzed by a citywide blackout, political strife, and the Son of Sam killing spree, the Big Apple was burning. Rising out of this troubled urban landscape to bring hope and inspiration came one of baseball's most storied franchises, The New York Yankees.

Production Companies

Tollin/Robbins Productions

ESPN Original Entertainment

Episodes

Cast

The Straw

1. The Straw

6h

9th Jul 2007

Team in Turmoil

2. Team in Turmoil

6h

17th Jul 2007

Billy and George have a meeting to try and smooth things over before the beginning of the 1977 season. Mayor Abraham D. Beame sets up his new Omega task force to try and catch the Son of Sam serial killer. Reggie continues to alienate himself from his teammates.

Time for a Change?

3. Time for a Change?

6h

24th Jul 2007

The clash of egos between Billy Martin, Reggie Jackson and George Steinbrenner begin to take its toll on the Yankee team. George is considering firing Billy (again) and the "Son of Sam" killer continues his rampage.

The Seven Commandments

4. The Seven Commandments

6h

31st Jul 2007

Caught!

5. Caught!

6h

7th Aug 2007

Billy gives in to George's demands and bats Reggie fourth in the batting order. The New York City Police Department continue their fight to find the "Son of Sam" killer.

The Game's Not as Easy as It Looks, Fellas

6. The Game's Not as Easy as It Looks, Fellas

6h

14th Aug 2007

The Yankees prepare for the playoffs after winning the American League East. Meanwhile, the New York City Mayoral Race is finally decided.

Past Combatants

7. Past Combatants

6h

21st Aug 2007

Mr. October

8. Mr. October

6h

28th Aug 2007

The 1977 World Series between the Yankees and Dodgers comes to a conclusion. Reggie lets it be known that he will not return to the Yankees next season if Billy remains as the manager of the team.

First air date

9th Jul 2007

Last air date

28th Aug 2007

Status

Ended

Type

Scripted

Original language

en

Networks