The Bronx Is Burning
2007•6h 0m•7.2/10
Drama
Ratings
🎬TMDb
7.2/10(9)
In the summer of 1977, New York was a city in crisis. Paralyzed by a citywide blackout, political strife, and the Son of Sam killing spree, the Big Apple was burning. Rising out of this troubled urban landscape to bring hope and inspiration came one of baseball's most storied franchises, The New York Yankees.
Production
Tollin/Robbins Productions, ESPN Original Entertainment
Language
EN
Status
Ended
First Aired
July 9, 2007
Last Aired
August 28, 2007
Networks
ESPN
Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
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Season
E1
The Straw
Air date: 2007-07-09
E2
Team in Turmoil
Air date: 2007-07-17
Billy and George have a meeting to try and smooth things over before the beginning of the 1977 season. Mayor Abraham D. Beame sets up his new Omega task force to try and catch the Son of Sam serial killer. Reggie continues to alienate himself from his teammates.
E3
Time for a Change?
Air date: 2007-07-24
The clash of egos between Billy Martin, Reggie Jackson and George Steinbrenner begin to take its toll on the Yankee team. George is considering firing Billy (again) and the "Son of Sam" killer continues his rampage.
E4
The Seven Commandments
Air date: 2007-07-31
E5
Caught!
Air date: 2007-08-07
Billy gives in to George's demands and bats Reggie fourth in the batting order. The New York City Police Department continue their fight to find the "Son of Sam" killer.
E6
The Game's Not as Easy as It Looks, Fellas
Air date: 2007-08-14
The Yankees prepare for the playoffs after winning the American League East. Meanwhile, the New York City Mayoral Race is finally decided.
E7
Past Combatants
Air date: 2007-08-21
E8
Mr. October
Air date: 2007-08-28
The 1977 World Series between the Yankees and Dodgers comes to a conclusion. Reggie lets it be known that he will not return to the Yankees next season if Billy remains as the manager of the team.
Cast
John Turturro
Billy Martin
Oliver Platt
George Steinbrenner
Daniel Sunjata
Reggie Jackson
Michael Rispoli
Jimmy Breslin
Christopher McDonald
Joe DiMaggio
Alan Ruck
Reporter
Kevin Conway
Gabe Paul
Louis Mustillo
Maury Allen
Joe Grifasi
Yogi Berra
Emily Wickersham
Suzy Steinbrenner
Josh Pais
Reporter Phil Pepe
Max Casella
Dick Howser
Erik Jensen
Thurman Munson
Evan Hart
Bucky Dent
Bill Forchion
Elston Howard
Arthur J. Nascarella
Tommy Lasorda
Hans Hartman
Reporter
Darby Brown
Cliff Johnson
Leonard Armond Robinson
Mickey Rivers
