Eastbound & Down

30min

Comedy

Drama

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.

Production Companies

Rough House Pictures

Gary Sanchez Productions

Episodes

Cast

Chapter 1

1. Chapter 1

30min

15th Feb 2009

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

2. Chapter 2

26min

22nd Feb 2009

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

3. Chapter 3

27min

1st Mar 2009

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

4. Chapter 4

27min

8th Mar 2009

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

5. Chapter 5

30min

15th Mar 2009

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

6. Chapter 6

30min

22nd Mar 2009

Kenny gets an offer from a professional team and is forced to say goodbye to his family and teaching job.

First air date

15th Feb 2009

Last air date

17th Nov 2013

Status

Ended

Type

Scripted

Original language

en

Networks