The Bronx Is Burning

2007 NR 1h 00m 7.8

A look at the New York Yankees attempt to win the 1977 World Series. Based on Jonathan Mahler's book "Ladies and Gentlemen, the Bronx Is Burning."

In the year 1977, Major league Baseball has officially inaugurated the free agent market. A baseball player named Reggie Jackson came to New York to sign a contract with the ball club called the "Yankees". But, what Jackson does not know that he will soon bring controversy to the club, by saying that he's the "Straw that stirs the drink", causing his fellow teammates especially, Thurman Munson to not like him. Plus, manager Billy Martin and owner George M. Steinbrenner III also have their own private arguments about Jackson and the team. Meanwhile, other things are happening in New York as a killer using a .44 magnum and calling himself as "The Son Of Sam" is lurking around the city, and the infamous blackout.

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Episodes:

Episode 1 The Straw

1. The Straw

Aired: Jul 9, 2007

The year is 1977. The New York Yankees are coming off their loss to the Cinci...

Episode 2 Team in Turmoil

2. Team in Turmoil

Aired: Jul 17, 2007

The regular 1977 season has begun, and the Yankees are getting off to a rough...

Episode 3 Time for a Change?

3. Time for a Change?

Aired: Jul 24, 2007

In the city of New York, the cops have found some evidence about the killer. ...

Episode 5 Caught!

5. Caught!

Aired: Aug 7, 2007

The regular season is almost over, and the Yankees are 3 games out of first p...

Episode 8 Mr. October

8. Mr. October

Aired: Aug 28, 2007

The 1977 World Series between the Yankees and Dodgers comes to a conclusion. ...

Info about The Bronx Is Burning

Current Status: Ended

Network: ESPN

Production Country: United States

Genres: Drama, Sport