Summary Brockmire and Jules have a pregnancy scare. Brockmire works out his father issues with Charles. Jules and Brockmire decide to take a road trip to Pittsburgh. Our Take Solid, satisfying television. The season’s engine keeps turning and the character…
Summary Jules and Charles work to renew Brockmire’s internet fame. Their efforts payoff tenfold when Brockmire gains a very unexpected fan base. Our Take Serviceable television, it advances the story without ever surprising you.
Summary Brockmire’s ex wife, Lucy, reappears. Forced to confront his emotions, Brockmire defaults to drinking. Things quickly spiral out of control when he finds a target for his anger. Our Take A soundly crafted episode with more hits than misses.…
Summary The players hold an intense kangaroo court. Jules urges Brockmire to mediate. Meanwhile, Charles wonders why Brockmire thinks he is gay. Our Take A strong episode with a couple of wobbles, but Brockmire keeps its grip throughout.
Summary Jim and Jules hook up the night before the Frackers win a game. They attempt to keep the lucky streak going on and off the field. Meanwhile, Brockmire contemplates what Jules means to him. Our Take A strong episode…
Summary After walking in on his wife in bed with the neighbor, famed MLB announcer Jim Brockmire has an epic job ending meltdown live on the air. A decade later, he decides to reclaim his career calling minor league games…
Summary At his boss’ insistence, Kenny returns a favor. Stevie offers revisions to Kenny’s life story. April weighs a big decision. Our Take The season’s low point so far: contrived situations, thin motivation, and a shrug of an ending.
Summary Kenny finds his personal travails taking a toll at work. Stevie keeps up appearances in the face of adversity. Dustin and Cassie help Kenny learn a valuable Christmas lesson. Our Take An off episode. Even great shows stub their…
Summary Kenny gets rattled when Guy introduces a new wild card to the show. Stevie recruits Maria to help promote Kenny’s side business. April reaches the end of her rope with “Famous Kenny.” Our Take A miss. The writing strains,…
Summary April convinces Kenny to attend couples therapy. Kenny and Stevie lay out a business plan to take advantage of the former’s resurgence. Our Take Skippable unless you’re a completist. The season recovers after this.