Eastbound & Down (2009)

Years after he turned his back on his hometown, a burned-out major league ballplayer returns to teach phys ed at his old middle school.

Genres: Comedy, Drama

What to watch after Eastbound & Down

• The Righteous Gemstones (2019) — Same feel: irreverent, cynical
• Californication (2007)
• Entourage (2004) — A loose match in how its finales land
• Party Down (2009)
• Malcolm in the Middle (2000)
• Blue Mountain State (2010)