Many years after he turned his back on his hometown, a burned-out major league ballplayer returns to teach Physical Education at his old middle school.
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Series Cast Summary
| Danny McBride | ... |
Kenny Powers
(29 episodes, 2009-2013)
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| Steve Little | ... |
Stevie Janowski
(28 episodes, 2009-2013)
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| Katy Mixon Greer | ... |
April Buchanon
(20 episodes, 2009-2013)
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| Elizabeth De Razzo | ... |
Maria
(20 episodes, 2010-2013)
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| John Hawkes | ... |
Dustin Powers
(16 episodes, 2009-2013)
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| Jennifer Irwin | ... |
Cassie Powers
(16 episodes, 2009-2013)
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Ethan Alexander McGee | ... |
Dustin Jr.
(16 episodes, 2009-2013)
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| Bo Mitchell | ... |
Wayne
(15 episodes, 2009-2013)
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| Andy Daly | ... |
Terrence Cutler
(10 episodes, 2009-2012)
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Claire Mangrum | ... |
Rose Powers
(9 episodes, 2009-2013)
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| Ben Best | ... |
Clegg
(8 episodes, 2009-2010)
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| Jillian Bell | ... |
Dixie
(8 episodes, 2013)
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| Tim Heidecker | ... |
Gene
(8 episodes, 2013)
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| Ken Marino | ... |
Guy Young
(8 episodes, 2013)
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Austin McLamb | ... |
Toby
(8 episodes, 2012)
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| Steele Gagnon | ... |
Toby
(8 episodes, 2013)
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Currin McLamb | ... |
Toby
(8 episodes, 2012)
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Lee McLamb | ... |
Toby
(8 episodes, 2012)
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Emma Salzman | ... |
Shayna Powers
(8 episodes, 2013)
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| Michael Beasley | ... |
Jimmy Clay
(7 episodes, 2013)
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Evily G. Calvario-Salgavo |
(7 episodes, 2013)
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David Esser Huamani | ... |
Kenny Janowski
(7 episodes, 2013)
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| Efren Ramirez | ... |
Catuey
(7 episodes, 2010-2012)
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| Mariano 'Big Dawg' Mendoza | ... |
Rodney 'Hammer' Garcia
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(7 episodes, 2013)
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Eddie M. Salazar |
(7 episodes, 2013)
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Raj Vats |
(7 episodes, 2013)
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| Ike Barinholtz | ... |
Ivan Dochenko
(6 episodes, 2012)
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| Ana de la Reguera | ... |
Vida
(6 episodes, 2010)
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| Jason Sudeikis | ... |
Shane Gerald
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(6 episodes, 2012-2013)
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| Marco Rodríguez | ... |
Roger Hernandez
(6 episodes, 2010)
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| John Cothran | ... |
Baseball Coach
(6 episodes, 2012)
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| Jon Michael Hill |
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| Justin Miles | ... |
Jacques
(6 episodes, 2012)
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Diego Rivera |
(6 episodes, 2010)
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| Kate Kneeland |
(6 episodes, 2013)
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| Mona Sishodia | ... |
Viv
(6 episodes, 2013)
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| Laurie Cole | ... |
Make-up Artist
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(6 episodes, 2013)
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| Don Johnson | ... |
Eduardo Sanchez
(5 episodes, 2010-2012)
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| Michael Peña | ... |
Mr. Cisneros
(5 episodes, 2010)
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| Will Ferrell | ... |
Ashley Schaeffer
(5 episodes, 2009-2012)
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| Sylvia Jefferies | ... |
Tracy
(5 episodes, 2009-2010)
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| Eddie 'Piolin' Sotelo | ... |
Announcer
(5 episodes, 2010)
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| Jandres Burgos Caballero | ... |
Carlos the Catcher
(5 episodes, 2010)
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| Dave Cohen |
(5 episodes, 2013)
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| Jonathan M. Ewart |
(5 episodes, 2013)
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| Alex ter Avest | ... |
Andrea
(5 episodes, 2012)
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| Erick Chavarria | ... |
Casper
(4 episodes, 2010-2012)
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| Omar J. Dorsey | ... |
Dontel Benjamin
(4 episodes, 2013)
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| Jerry Minor | ... |
Jamie Laing
(4 episodes, 2010-2013)
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| Craig Robinson | ... |
Reg Mackworthy
(4 episodes, 2009-2012)
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Production Companies
Distributors
- Home Box Office (HBO) (2013) (United States) (tv)
- Canal+ España (Spain) (tv) (Canal+ 2)
- Comedy Central (Netherlands) (tv)
- HBO Hungary (Hungary) (tv)
- HBO Max (2020) (United States) (video) (VOD)
- Home Box Office Home Video (HBO) (2009) (United States) (DVD) (complete first season)
- Home Box Office Home Video (HBO) (2011) (United States) (DVD) (complete second season)
- Home Box Office Home Video (HBO) (2012) (United States) (DVD) (complete third season)
- Home Box Office Home Video (HBO) (2014) (United States) (DVD) (complete fourth season)
- Sky Atlantic HD (2014) (Germany) (tv)
- Yleisradio (YLE) (2011) (Finland) (tv)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- 2C Media (marketing and promotion)
- Chapman/Leonard Studio Equipment (camera dollies)
- Cut Music (music editorial services)
- Evan M. Greenspan (music licensing)
- Exchange Communications (IT/communications)
- Fincannon & Associates (extras casting)
- Gallagher Entertainment (insurance)
- Gunslinger Digital (title design)
- Hula Post (editing systems)
- Movie Movers (cast trailers)
- Movie Movers (hair and makeup trailer)
- Movie Movers (transportation)
- Rice Gorton Pictures Ltd. (post-production accounting services)
- Sessions Payroll Management (extras payroll services)
- SportsBrandedMedia (sports consultants)
- Star Waggons (cast trailers)
- Technicolor Sound Services (post-production sound)
- The Production Source (film services)
- Transportation Resources (transportation equipment)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Kenny Powers was poised to rule the Big Leagues, but two things got in the way: his fading fastball and his insufferable personality. After a spectacular career flame-out, Kenny goes home to Shelby County, NC, to nurse his wounds and work as a gym teacher at his old middle school. Written by HBO |
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| Taglines | Every kid has a baseball player to look up to. Kenny Powers is not that guy. (Season 1) See more » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | A body double was used for the scene in the season 1 finale when April Buchanon flashes her boobs because actress Katy Mixon refused to go topless. She said she was afraid of what her father might say. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in The 2011 Comedy Awards (2011). See more » |
| Quotes |
Ashley Schaeffer:
I had a dream about this moment... When I was making love... to my wife Donna. On top a her; powerful thrusts, filling the sultry night air. Heavy breath. My son Gabriel walked in, little boy. My wife sprung out of bed and said "No, Gabriel! Leave!" And I said "No, honey, shut your mouth, let him watch." Let him watch what is being consecrated here. And I want the people to watch what is going to be consecrated here. And I will bring my son down here, and he will watch. See more » |