Eastbound & Down

2009 – 2012 · 45m per ep · TV-MA · English · United States of America

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.

7.4(340 reviews)

22.6412% popularity

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Details

First air date: Feb 15, 2009
Last air date: Nov 17, 2013
Status: Ended
Seasons: 4
Episodes: 29
Episode runtime: 45m
Original language: English
Country: United States of America
Network / platform: HBO
Creator / showrunner: Danny McBride, Jody Hill, Ben Best
Certification: TV-MA
Production companies: Rough House Pictures, Gary Sanchez Productions

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Keywords

mexicobaseballcomebacknorth carolinasportsmiddle schoolbaseball playerbaseball pitchergym instructormyrtle beachhilarious

Seasons & episodes

Season 1

2009 · 6 episodes

Former pitcher Kenny Powers finds himself out of baseball and reduced to teaching Phys Ed at the North Carolina school he once attended. Wreaking havoc both at school and at the home of his brother Dustin where he crashes, the loutish, foul-mouthed Kenny plots his return to the majors . . . while trying to win back his former high-school squeeze April, now a teacher engaged to principal Terrence Cutler.

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Cast

Danny McBride

Kenny Powers

Steve Little

Stevie Janowski

Katy Mixon

April Buchanon

Media

Reviews & ratings

7.4

340 community reviews

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Alex Rivera6.4/103/18/2026
Binge-worthy
Every episode leaves you wanting more. The character arcs are exceptional.
52 found helpful
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Jordan Kim7.4/103/14/2026
Peak television
One of the best shows in its genre — tightly written and beautifully acted.
44 found helpful
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Sam Patel8.4/103/10/2026
Must-watch series
The season finales alone are worth the watch.
36 found helpful
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Morgan Lee6.4/103/6/2026
Brilliant writing
Gripping from the first scene. Already recommending to everyone.
28 found helpful
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Casey Wong7.4/103/2/2026
Slow burn payoff
Takes a few episodes to hit stride, then it's unstoppable.
20 found helpful