The Best Episodes of Eastbound & Down Season 1

#1 Fan Favorite
7.8/10(1265 votes)
#1 - Chapter 1
S1:E12/15/2009
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
Writers:Danny McBride, Ben Best, Jody Hill
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Director:Jody Hill
Writers:Danny McBride, Ben Best, Jody Hill
7.6/10(993 votes)
#2 - Chapter 2
S1:E22/22/2009
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:Unknown
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Director:David Gordon Green
Writer:Unknown
7.5/10(893 votes)
#3 - 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
8.0/10(896 votes)
#4 - 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
8.5/10(925 votes)
#5 - 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
8.2/10(864 votes)
#6 - 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