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The Captain
2022 7.8 (4 votes) 1 Seasons
Genres
Documentary
Networks
ESPN

The Captain

His way

Overview

A compelling narrative revealing the man behind the icon - Derek Jeter. Amidst a time of great change in New York City, Derek Jeter’s arrival to the New York Yankees returned a struggling franchise to its traditional perch amongst baseball’s elite. As Derek forged a Hall of Fame worthy career, his second home molded him as a man.

Key Crew

Director: Randy Wilkins

Producer: Gabe Honig, Alex Cirillo, Randy Wilkins

Top Cast

Derek Jeter
Derek Jeter

Self (archive footage)

Seasons

Season 1 poster
Season 1 (2022)

No overview available.

7 episodes

Episodes
Episode 1: No Blueprint for Success
2022-07-18

Jeter’s upbringing as a bi-racial kid in the Midwest and his journey to the major leagues. This episode features never before seen footage of Jeter getting drafted by the Yankees.

Runtime: 52 min
Episode 2: Loyalty One Way
2022-07-21

Jeter has an instant impact on the Yankees as he captures a title in his first season as a pro. This catapults him to superstardom but fame comes with a price. Jeter reveals the privileges and perils of fame. But through it all, Jeter becomes a leader on a team that is considered by many to be the greatest in the history of the game, the 1998 Yankees.

Runtime: 52 min
Episode 3: I Don't Have to Be Your Best Friend
2022-07-28

The importance of loyalty and trust to Jeter as the Yankees cap off a three peat beating the New York Mets, and his friendship with Alex Rodriguez is changed.

Runtime: 52 min
Episode 4: Bigger Than Baseball
2022-07-28

The Yankees Dynasty ends and we explore 9/11’s impact on New York. The Yankees and Boston Red Sox’s ancient blood feud is decided in an epic Game 7. Team dynamics change with the addition of new players and personalities.

Runtime: 52 min
Episode 5: Hiding in Plain Sight
2022-08-04

The Yankees and Jeter suffer the most historic loss in baseball history. Jeter’s identity is under attack as he faces challenges in the press, on the field and in his clubhouse.

Runtime: 51 min
Episode 6: Never Gave Up a Day in My Life
2022-08-04

Jeter wins his 5th and final World Series and celebrates his 3000th hit, but it’s not all smooth sailing for this aging superstar. As his career begins to come to an end, he goes through a very public and difficult contract negotiation that changes his relationship with the Yankees. For the first time ever, Jeter’s wife Hannah gives us the backstory of their relationship and a behind the scenes look at Jeter’s recovery from a career altering injury.

Runtime: 51 min
Episode 7: A Star in the Fabric
2022-08-11

Jeter and Hannah share intimate details of their difficult journey on the way to parenthood. Jeter achieves another dream by becoming the owner of the Miami Marlins, but his journey is fraught with criticism and unfinished business.

Runtime: 49 min

Videos

The Captain | Begins July 18th on ESPN and ESPN+ | ESPN Films

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