Eastbound & Down

Eastbound & Down is an HBO comedy series starring Danny McBride as a past-his-prime professional baseball pitcher, forced to return to his hometown and teach high school while he tries to make his way back to the big leagues. Once upon a time, Kenny Powers was the biggest name in baseball. One of the most feared relief pitchers in the game, he could throw the fastball at blazing speeds. Powers was on top of the world, until his intense financial irresponsibility, outrageous ego, and vulgar language got the best of him. When his drug habit was exposed and his ability deteriorated, no one in the league cared enough to keep him around. Now he's broke and living with his brother, Dustin (John Hawkes), whose wife and children quickly tire of the obnoxious egomaniac. He finds a job at the high school he once attended, where reconnects with his old flame, April (Katy Mixon). Will Ferrell guest stars as local business owner Ashley Schaeffer, who wants to exploit Powers' former-celebrity status to attract customers. Despite all his short comings, Kenny Powers manages to make some new friends that he'll need if he wants to start a new life as a regular person. MORE