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Relief Pitcher Kenny was poised to rule the Big Leagues, but two things got in the way: his fading fastball and his insufferable personality. After a spectacular career flame-out, Kenny came home to Shelby County, NC and picked up a job as a substitute gym teacher. He's spent every moment since then cashing in the last of his dying fame while plotting his inevitable comeback... one beer at a time.

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03x08 Chapter 21 Aired: Apr. 15, 2012

As Kenny adjusts to the new realities of his life, a twist of fate alters his future with the Mermen. [continue reading]

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HBO announced they were renewing the show for a third season that will be its last.

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Series Info

Type:
Scripted
Premiered:
Feb. 15, 2009
Status:
Final Season
Runtime:
30 min.
Aired:
2009 - 2013
To-Date:
3 Seasons
22 Episodes
Network
HBO TV Network
AKA:
P.E. (Working Title)
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  • The show is named after the song "Eastbound and Down" by Jerry Reed. The show's creators initially weren't sure if they could keep this as the title without getting sued.
  • Don Johnson and John Hawkes, who play father and son on this show, are only 10 years apart in age in real life.
  • When promoting the second season of this show on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" (2003) {(#9.32)}, Danny McBride (IV) revealed that season two was shot in a little over 30 days.

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