description Eastbound & Down Overview
Eastbound & Down follows the story of Kenny Powers, a disgraced former baseball player, as he returns to his hometown. He takes a position teaching at a middle school in Shelby, North Carolina, after experiencing a decline in his professional career. The series was created by Ben Best, Jody Hill, and Danny McBride.
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Who created Eastbound and Down?
Eastbound and Down was created by Ben Best, Jody Hill, and Danny McBride. McBride stars as Kenny Powers, a former Major League Baseball pitcher whose ego survives long after his career collapses.
How many seasons of Eastbound and Down are there?
The HBO series ran for 4 seasons from 2009 to 2013. It has 29 episodes, following Kenny from North Carolina to Mexico, Myrtle Beach, and later a final comeback attempt.
What team does Kenny Powers play for in the show?
Kenny's fictional career includes stints with real Major League teams such as the Atlanta Braves and New York Yankees in the show's backstory. Later seasons move him through fictional or minor-league-style settings, including the Myrtle Beach Mermen.
Why is Stevie Janowski important to Eastbound and Down?
Stevie, played by Steve Little, starts as Kenny's awkward school colleague and becomes his loyal sidekick. Their relationship is one of the show's main engines, especially as Kenny's plans become more reckless.
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