Episode 1
Inning One: Our Game
In New York City, in the 1840s, people need a diversion from the "railroad pace" at which they work and live....
Episode 2
Inning Two: Something Like a War
It is a decade of revolution. In China, in Central America. At Kitty Hawk. In Henry Ford's factory. And on Ame...
Episode 3
Inning Three: The Faith of Fifty Million People
Examine the century's second decade, which was dominated by the Black Sox scandal. George Herman “Babe” Ruth m...
Episode 4
Inning Four: A National Heirloom
This episode concentrates on Babe Ruth, whose phenomenal performance thrilled the nation throughout the 1920s...
Episode 5
Inning Five: Shadow Ball
The story of the Negro Leagues in the 1930s. “Shadow Ball” refers to a common pre-game feature in which the pl...
Episode 6
Inning Six: The National Pastime
This episode covers the 1940s and includes Joe DiMaggio's celebrated hitting streak, the awe-inspiring perform...
Episode 7
Inning Seven: The Capitol of Baseball
Viewers are taken through the 1950s when New York City had three successful baseball teams and dominated the W...
Episode 8
Inning Eight: A Whole New Ball Game
The field is moved to the 1960s. This episode traces the emergence of television, the expansion to new cities...
Episode 9
Inning Nine: Home
The final episode looks at baseball from the 1970s to the present, including the establishment of the free age...