7.8/101,107 votes#1 - Chapter 1
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 2/15/2009
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.
Director: Jody Hill
Writer: Ben Best, Jody Hill, Danny McBride
7.6/10861 votes#2 - Chapter 2
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 2/22/2009
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.
Director: David Gordon Green
Writer: N/A
7.6/10776 votes#3 - Chapter 3
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 3/1/2009
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: N/A
8.0/10777 votes#4 - Chapter 4
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 3/8/2009
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: N/A
8.5/10799 votes#5 - Chapter 5
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 3/15/2009
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: N/A
8.2/10745 votes#6 - Chapter 6
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 3/22/2009
Kenny gets an offer from a professional team and is forced to say goodbye to his family and teaching job.
Director: Jody Hill
Writer: N/A
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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.
Genres:ComedyDrama
Network:HBO
Season 1 Ratings Summary
"Chapter 1" is the best rated episode of "Eastbound & Down" season 1. It scored 7.8/10 based on 1107 votes. Directed by Jody Hill and written by Ben Best, Jody Hill, Danny McBride, it aired on 2/15/2009. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Chapter 2".