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Frontline S42E16 — The Astros Edge
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Frontline•Season 42•Episode 16

The Astros Edge

6.8/10 · 60 votesOct 3, 202384 min

Ranked #11 of 22 in Season 42•+0.9 vs season avg

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FRONTLINE examines the Houston Astros cheating scandal and what it says about baseball today. With reporter Ben Reiter, the documentary traces the making of one of the best teams and worst scandals in modern Major League Baseball history, the limited accountability and how the Astros’

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Will Lyman

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Episode Summary

"The Astros Edge" is episode 16 of Frontline season 42. It scored 6.8/10 from 60 votes, ranking #11 of 22 episodes this season (season average 5.9). It aired on October 3, 2023.

Next: E17 · Elon Musk's Twitter TakeoverBest of Season 42