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Summary While dealing with a case of “the yips”-a broadcaster’s anxiety that makes it hard to remember the count-Brockmire faces threats from his predecessor, Matt “The Bat” Hardesty. Brockmire prays to God for the first time. Our Take Solid, satisfying…

Summary Brockmire struggles to accept that Jules is dating his good friend. In hopes of showing Jules the “new Jim,” Brockmire begrudgingly agrees to put in a good word for Jules’ boyfriend for a job at MLB Network. Our Take…

Summary As Brockmire deals with his newfound sobriety, he is introduced as the new announcer for the Oakland Athletics with his coannouncer and former softball star Gabby Taylor. Our Take A solid premiere that leans on Hank Azaria’s ability to…

Summary Jim goes on a bender with his new nihilistic friend, Elle, who pushes him towards a new level of destruction. Brockmire ends up in the hospital again and finally takes rehab seriously. Charles approaches Jim with a new opportunity.…

Summary After Jim ends up in the hospital, Charles has an intervention to stop Brockmire’s destructive habits; in attendance are a rag tag group of friends and enemies from Brockmire’s past; Jim meets a dangerous new friend. Our Take Middle…

Summary Jim takes a new gig as an Atlanta major league announcer. Charles focuses on the new direction his career might take. Confronted with the truth about a legendary announcer, Jim attempts to do the right thing in the most…

Summary Jules visits Jim, who gives her a tour of New Orleans. They reconnect for an evening, but have trouble figuring out the new terms of their relationship. Our Take This one’s a quieter, slower episode, and it mostly works…

Summary Following the death of his father, Jim is forced to deal with his dysfunctional family when he arrives in Missouri for his funeral. As a result, he tries his best to make amends with his family. Our Take Middle…

Summary Jim and Uribe go on an epic bender. Charles discovers a sad truth about Brockmire. When announcing with Raj, Brockmire has a few too many drinks. Our Take Middle of the road. Watchable, but you’ll forget the details by…

Summary Despite Jim’s protests, Charles needs the night off for his birthday. Jim attempts to throw him a party, but things quickly get out of hand. Tensions arise when Jim shows up at Charles’ birthday dinner and meets his judgmental…