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The Franchise

  • 2011 – 2012
  • Ended
  • Documentary · Reality
  • 2 seasons

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.

Latest: A Season with the Miami Marlins · 2012

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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.

  1. E0. Special Preview

    Apr 21, 2012

  2. E1. Episode 1

    Jul 11, 2012

  3. E2. Episode 2

    Jul 18, 2012

  4. E3. Episode 3

    Jul 25, 2012

  5. E4. Episode 4

    Aug 1, 2012

  6. E5. Episode 5

    Aug 8, 2012

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