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The Best Episodes of Brockmire

Every episode of Brockmire ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Brockmire!

A famed major league baseball announcer who suffers an embarrassing and very public meltdown live on the air after discovering his beloved wife's serial infidelity...
Genres:ComedyDrama
Network:IFC

Best Episodes Summary

"Disabled List" is the best rated episode of "Brockmire". It scored 8.5/10 based on 150 votes. Directed by N/A and written by Andrew Guest, it aired on 5/15/2019. This episode scored 0.3 points higher than the second highest rated, "Placed on Waivers".

  • Disabled List
    8.5/10150 votes
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    #1 - Disabled List

    Season 3 Episode 7 - Aired 5/15/2019

    Brockmire deals with sobriety-induced impotence and Matt's declining health. Brockmire's sponsor reminds him that he needs to find a higher power if he wants the AA program to rid him of his anxiety.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Andrew Guest

  • Placed on Waivers
    8.2/10134 votes
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    #2 - Placed on Waivers

    Season 3 Episode 6 - Aired 5/8/2019

    After Gabby finds out that she is pregnant and then walks in on her wife cheating on her, Brockmire goes out of his way to be a good friend and to comfort her. She and Brockmire share their experiences of being cheated on while calling the game.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Jenny Lee

  • The Yips
    8.1/10132 votes
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    #3 - The Yips

    Season 3 Episode 3 - Aired 4/17/2019

    While dealing with a case of “the yips”-a broadcaster's anxiety that makes it hard to remember the count-Brockmire faces threats from his predecessor, Matt “The Bat” Hardesty. Brockmire prays to God for the first time.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Jason Belleville

  • Opening Day
    8.0/10129 votes
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    #4 - Opening Day

    Season 3 Episode 8 - Aired 5/22/2019

    As Brockmire and Gabby finally get a chance to call their first regular season MLB game for Oakland, they are confronted with unexpected protestors who are disciples of bigot Art Newlie.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Amanda Sitko

  • Rally Cap
    7.9/10346 votes
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    #5 - Rally Cap

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 4/5/2017

    After walking in on his wife in bed with the neighbor, famed MLB announcer Jim Brockmire has an epic job-ending meltdown live on the air. A decade later, he decides to reclaim his career calling minor league games in an unknown rust belt small town.

    Director: Tim Kirkby

    Writer: N/A

  • It All Comes Down to This
    7.9/10185 votes
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    #6 - It All Comes Down to This

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 5/17/2017

    Brockmire makes a decision. He must choose between staying in Morristown or returning to the major leagues.

    Director: Tim Kirkby

    Writer: N/A

  • Winning Streak
    7.8/10273 votes
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    #7 - Winning Streak

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 4/5/2017

    Jim and Jules hook up the night before the Frackers win a game. They attempt to keep the lucky streak going on and off the field. Meanwhile, Brockmire contemplates what Jules means to him.

    Director: Tim Kirkby

    Writer: N/A

  • Retaliation
    7.8/10221 votes
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    #8 - Retaliation

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 4/19/2017

    Brockmire's ex-wife, Lucy, reappears. Forced to confront his emotions, Brockmire defaults to drinking. Things quickly spiral out of control when he finds a target for his anger.

    Director: Tim Kirkby

    Writer: N/A

  • Broadcasters Jinx
    7.8/10134 votes
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    #9 - Broadcasters Jinx

    Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 5/30/2018

    Jim takes a new gig as an Atlanta major league announcer. Charles focuses on the new direction his career might take. Confronted with the truth about a legendary announcer, Jim attempts to do the right thing in the most Brockmire-way possible.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Rene Gube

  • Caught in a Rundown
    7.8/10126 votes
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    #10 - Caught in a Rundown

    Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 6/13/2018

    After Jim ends up in the hospital, Charles has an intervention to stop Brockmire's destructive habits. In attendance are a rag-tag group of friends and enemies from Brockmire's past. Jim meets a dangerous new friend.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Jason Belleville

  • Clubhouse Cancer
    7.8/10142 votes
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    #11 - Clubhouse Cancer

    Season 3 Episode 1 - Aired 4/3/2019

    As Brockmire deals with his newfound sobriety, he is introduced as the new announcer for the Oakland Athletics with his co-announcer and former softball star Gabby Taylor.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Player To Be Named Later
    7.8/10125 votes
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    #12 - Player To Be Named Later

    Season 3 Episode 2 - Aired 4/10/2019

    Brockmire struggles to accept that Jules is dating his good friend. In hopes of showing Jules the “new Jim” Brockmire begrudgingly agrees to put in a good word for Jules' boyfriend for a job at MLB Network.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Amanda Sitko

  • Clubhouse Chemistry
    7.8/10114 votes
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    #13 - Clubhouse Chemistry

    Season 3 Episode 5 - Aired 5/1/2019

    Brockmire urges Charles to leave a toxic relationship. Charles is appalled at Gus' terrible producing skills. Brockmire is infatuated with Matt Hardesty's nurse and tries to make amends with Hardesty.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Mel Cowan

  • The Long Offseason
    7.8/10120 votes
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    #14 - The Long Offseason

    Season 4 Episode 8 - Aired 5/6/2020

    Artificial intelligence threatens to take steps in its pursuit to rule the world and attempts to take over baseball. Jim and Jules must decide if they want to embolden this emerging society ruled by machines or stay with the failing status quo.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Breakout Year
    7.7/10200 votes
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    #15 - Breakout Year

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 4/26/2017

    Brockmire attempts fame again. Jules and Charles work to make him a household name. Their efforts pay off when he gains a very unexpected fan base.

    Director: Tim Kirkby

    Writer: N/A

  • Old Timers Day
    7.7/10188 votes
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    #16 - Old Timers Day

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 5/10/2017

    Brockmire attends an event honoring broadcasters. Charles attempts to impress a young lady.

    Director: Tim Kirkby

    Writer: N/A

  • Make-up Game
    7.7/10134 votes
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    #17 - Make-up Game

    Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 5/23/2018

    Jules visits Jim, who gives her a tour of New Orleans. They reconnect for an evening, but have trouble figuring out the new terms of their relationship.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Annie Mebane

  • In the Cellar
    7.7/10132 votes
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    #18 - In the Cellar

    Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 6/20/2018

    Jim goes on a bender with his new nihilistic friend, Elle, who pushes him towards a new level of destruction. Brockmire ends up in the hospital again and finally takes rehab seriously. Charles approaches Jim with a new opportunity.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Getaway Game
    7.6/10167 votes
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    #19 - The Getaway Game

    Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 4/25/2018

    Now calling minor league games in New Orleans, Jim is up for the major leagues in Atlanta. He competes against Raj, a likable young announcer. Charles works on the podcast despite Brockmire's antics. A friend from Morristown stops by for a visit.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Retirement Ceremony
    7.6/10142 votes
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    #20 - Retirement Ceremony

    Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 5/16/2018

    Jim faces his dysfunctional family at his father's funeral, struggling to mend his broken relationship with his sister. Brockmire must make peace with someone from his past.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Alex Reid

  • Kangaroo Court
    7.5/10223 votes
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    #21 - Kangaroo Court

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 4/12/2017

    The players hold an intense kangaroo court. Jules urges Brockmire to mediate. Meanwhile, Charles wonders why Brockmire thinks he is gay.

    Director: Tim Kirkby

    Writer: N/A

  • Road Trip
    7.5/10195 votes
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    #22 - Road Trip

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 5/3/2017

    Brockmire and Jules have a pregnancy scare. Brockmire works out his father issues with Charles. Jules and Brockmire decide to take a road trip to Pittsburgh.

    Director: Tim Kirkby

    Writer: N/A

  • Knuckleball
    7.5/10140 votes
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    #23 - Knuckleball

    Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 5/9/2018

    Jim and Uribe go on an epic bender. Charles discovers a sad truth about Brockmire. When announcing with Raj, Brockmire has a few too many drinks.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Amanda Sitko

  • Union Negotiations
    7.5/10105 votes
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    #24 - Union Negotiations

    Season 4 Episode 7 - Aired 4/29/2020

    Baseball players' union contracts are up for re-negotiation and a potential strike threatens the future of baseball altogether. Jim and Jules give it one last go and try to negotiate the terms of their potential relationship.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Mel Cowan

  • Platoon Player
    7.4/10148 votes
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    #25 - Platoon Player

    Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 5/2/2018

    Despite Jim's protests, Charles needs the night off for his birthday. Jim attempts to throw him a party, but things quickly get out of hand. Tensions arise when Jim shows up at Charles' birthday dinner and meets his judgmental family.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Carl Tart