The Franchise
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.
Seasons
E0Special Preview
Apr 13, 2011
E1Episode 1
Jul 13, 2011
E2Episode 2
Jul 20, 2011
E3Episode 3
Jul 27, 2011
E4Episode 4
Aug 3, 2011
E5Episode 5
Aug 10, 2011
E6Episode 6
Aug 17, 2011
E7Episode 7
Aug 24, 2011
E8Episode 8
Aug 31, 2011
Season two of "The Franchise" will bring together the sexy, cosmopolitan vibe of the city of Miami with the intense and competitive world of America's pastime as it follows one of Major League Baseball's most talked-about teams - the Miami Marlins. The Marlins have a new look in 2012, with the hiring of Guillen, the acquisition of All-Stars Jose Reyes, Mark Buehrle, Heath Bell and Carlos Zambrano, and the return of established young stars including Hanley Ramirez, Josh Johnson and Giancarlo Stanton.
E0Special Preview
Apr 21, 2012
E1Episode 1
Jul 11, 2012
E2Episode 2
Jul 18, 2012
E3Episode 3
Jul 25, 2012
E4Episode 4
Aug 1, 2012
E5Episode 5
Aug 8, 2012
E6Episode 6
Aug 15, 2012
E7Episode 7
Aug 22, 2012
Storyline
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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