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The Best Episodes of Eastbound & Down

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

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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.

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#1 Fan Favorite
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9.0/10(3 votes)
#1 - Chapter 21
S3:E84/15/2012
As Kenny adjusts to the new realities of his life, a twist of fate alters his future with the Mermen.
Director:Jody Hill
Writer:Unknown
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Director:Jody Hill
Writer:Unknown
9.0/10(5 votes)
#2 - Chapter 23
S4:E210/6/2013
Kenny visits Guy Young to discuss a career change, and tries to convince Stevie to rejoin the Powers team.
Director:Unknown
Writer:Unknown
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Director:Unknown
Writer:Unknown
8.8/10(4 votes)
#3 - Chapter 5
S1:E53/15/2009
Kenny decides to give up on his dream of returning to professional baseball. Meanwhile, arrogant car dealer Ashley comes back into the picture.
Director:Adam McKay
Writer:Unknown
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Director:Adam McKay
Writer:Unknown
8.8/10(5 votes)
#4 - Chapter 27
S4:E611/3/2013
Kenny is rattled when Guy introduces a wildcard to the show; Stevie enlists Maria's help to promote Kenny's side business; April is frustrated with "Famous Kenny".
Director:David Gordon Green
Writer:Unknown
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Director:David Gordon Green
Writer:Unknown
8.7/10(3 votes)
#5 - Chapter 14
S3:E12/19/2012
In the third-season premiere, Kenny finds himself in Myrtle Beach, S.C., as the closer for a minor-league baseball team, but he also has a reunion with April for his son's first birthday in his North Carolina hometown.
Director:Jody Hill
Writer:Unknown
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Director:Jody Hill
Writer:Unknown
8.7/10(3 votes)
#6 - Chapter 17
S3:E43/11/2012
Kenny thinks his son, Toby, is cursed, and might be to blame for a recent run of bad luck; and later tries to bond with Shane's puritanical family. Meanwhile, Stevie is racked with guilt.
Director:David Gordon Green
Writer:Unknown
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Director:David Gordon Green
Writer:Unknown

The 20 WORST Episodes of Eastbound & Down

8.7/10(3 votes)
#7 - Chapter 18
S3:E53/18/2012
Kenny gets surprise visitors, and tries to regain control of the team by throwing the mother of all Fourth of July parties. Meanwhile, Stevie frets over delivering bad news to Maria.
Director:Jody Hill
Writer:Unknown
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Director:Jody Hill
Writer:Unknown
8.7/10(3 votes)
#8 - Chapter 19
S3:E63/25/2012
Kenny tries a new pitch while attempting to be a better man and more responsible father; Stevie can't shake his feelings of remorse.
Director:David Gordon Green
Writer:Unknown
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Director:David Gordon Green
Writer:Unknown
8.7/10(3 votes)
#9 - Chapter 20
S3:E74/8/2012
Kenny hopes to get back on his coach's good side and return to his spot on the pitching staff, but his bumpy ride on the road to redemption continues. Meanwhile, Stevie tries to make things right with Maria.
Director:Jody Hill
Writer:Unknown
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Director:Jody Hill
Writer:Unknown
8.3/10(3 votes)
#10 - Chapter 13
S2:E711/7/2010
Kenny confronts his future.
Director:Jody Hill
Writer:Unknown
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Director:Jody Hill
Writer:Unknown
8.3/10(3 votes)
#11 - Chapter 15
S3:E22/26/2012
Kenny tracks down Stevie, who's working at Ashley Schaeffer's car dealership, when he heads north with the baby to find April.
Director:David Gordon Green
Writer:Unknown
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Director:David Gordon Green
Writer:Unknown
8.3/10(3 votes)
#12 - Chapter 16
S3:E33/4/2012
Pro scout Roy McDaniel asks Kenny to take a promising Russian pitching prospect under his wing; Stevie takes stock of Shane's status while negotiating his return to Kenny's entourage.
Director:Jody Hill
Writer:Unknown
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Director:Jody Hill
Writer:Unknown
8.0/10(4 votes)
#13 - Chapter 6
S1:E63/22/2009
Kenny gets an offer from a professional team and is forced to say goodbye to his family and teaching job.
Director:Jody Hill
Writer:Unknown
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Director:Jody Hill
Writer:Unknown
8.0/10(3 votes)
#14 - Chapter 8
S2:E210/3/2010
Charros owner Sebastian Cisneros agrees to pull out all the stops in promoting Kenny Powers’ return to organized baseball, but Kenny loses motivation after learning a secret about April from an old friend.
Director:Jody Hill
Writer:Unknown
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Director:Jody Hill
Writer:Unknown
8.0/10(3 votes)
#15 - Chapter 9
S2:E310/10/2010
Puzzled by the Mexican fans’ lukewarm reception, Kenny starts a grassroots PR campaign to burnish his image. But it takes a vintage Powers flare-up to bring the fans to their feet. Kenny makes inroads with Vida by inviting her to Sebastian’s yacht party.
Director:David Gordon Green
Writer:Unknown
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Director:David Gordon Green
Writer:Unknown
8.0/10(3 votes)
#16 - Chapter 10
S2:E410/17/2010
Though Charros fans respond to Kenny, he is warned by Roger about the perils of showboating. Kenny finds he has serious competition in his courtship of Vida. Stevie finds short-lived romance.
Director:Jody Hill
Writer:Unknown
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Director:Jody Hill
Writer:Unknown
8.0/10(3 votes)
#17 - Chapter 11
S2:E510/24/2010
Kenny considers a new full-time life working in Mexico.
Director:David Gordon Green
Writer:Unknown
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Director:David Gordon Green
Writer:Unknown
8.0/10(5 votes)
#18 - Chapter 22
S4:E19/29/2013
In the Season 4 premiere, Kenny Powers is now a family man—with his wife, April, two little kids and a home in the suburbs—but a night out with a former teammate and current TV star has him yearning to get back in the limelight.
Director:Unknown
Writer:Unknown
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Director:Unknown
Writer:Unknown
8.0/10(5 votes)
#19 - Chapter 28
S4:E711/10/2013
Kenny's personal life takes a toll on his work; Stevie keeps up appearances in the face of adversity; Kenny learns a valuable Christmas lesson.
Director:Unknown
Writer:Unknown
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Director:Unknown
Writer:Unknown
7.8/10(4 votes)
#20 - Chapter 3
S1:E33/1/2009
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.
Director:David Gordon Green
Writer:Unknown
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Director:David Gordon Green
Writer:Unknown
7.8/10(4 votes)
#21 - Chapter 4
S1:E43/8/2009
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.
Director:David Gordon Green
Writer:Unknown
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Director:David Gordon Green
Writer:Unknown
7.8/10(4 votes)
#22 - Chapter 7
S2:E19/26/2010
Kenny Powers heads to Mexico to lick his wounds and start a new, more anonymous life. Befriended by a neighboring Mexican family and a sultry bar singer named Vida, Kenny emerges from "the darkest hole I've ever been in" by planning a comeback.
Director:Jody Hill
Writer:Unknown
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Director:Jody Hill
Writer:Unknown
7.8/10(5 votes)
#23 - Chapter 24
S4:E310/13/2013
Kenny takes his family and friends on a trip to the local water park.
Director:David Gordon Green
Writer:Unknown
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Director:David Gordon Green
Writer:Unknown
7.8/10(5 votes)
#24 - Chapter 26
S4:E510/27/2013
April gets Kenny to agree to undergo couples therapy; Kenny and Stevie plan a new business venture.
Director:Unknown
Writer:Unknown
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Director:Unknown
Writer:Unknown
7.7/10(3 votes)
#25 - Chapter 25
S4:E410/20/2013
Kenny follows through on a threat; Stevie finds Kenny a charity to promote during Guy's goodwill dragon boat race; Toby tries to find the courage to feed his new pet.
Director:David Gordon Green
Writer:Unknown
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Director:David Gordon Green
Writer:Unknown

Best Episodes Summary

"Chapter 21" is the best rated episode of "Eastbound & Down". It scored 9/10 based on 3 votes. Directed by Jody Hill and written by Unknown, it aired on 4/15/2012. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Chapter 23".