The Franchise

2011

DocumentaryReality

The Franchise chronicles America's national pastime with a season-long look at the players, coaches and team personnel of a major league baseball team. You'll be right with the team the whole time: during the off-season, at spring training, and along for the rollercoaster ride of the regular season. A remarkable behind-the scenes account of the complex and competitive drama of professional baseball, The Franchise is a grand slam.

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Production

Major League Baseball Productions

Language

EN

Status

Ended

First Aired

July 13, 2011

Last Aired

August 22, 2012

Networks

Showtime

Where to Watch

Region US · Lang EN

US

No providers available for this region.

Seasons & Episodes

Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.

Season

E0

Special Preview

Air date: 2011-04-13

E1

Episode 1

Air date: 2011-07-13

E2

Episode 2

Air date: 2011-07-20

E3

Episode 3

Air date: 2011-07-27

E4

Episode 4

Air date: 2011-08-03

E5

Episode 5

Air date: 2011-08-10

E6

Episode 6

Air date: 2011-08-17

E7

Episode 7

Air date: 2011-08-24

E8

Episode 8

Air date: 2011-08-31

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