The Bronx Is Burning
S01E07: Past Combatants
Overview
In the summer of 1977, New York was a city in crisis. Paralyzed by a citywide blackout, political strife, and the Son of Sam killing spree, the Big Apple was burning. Rising out of this troubled urban landscape to bring hope and inspiration came one of baseball's most storied franchises, The New York Yankees.
Episodes
S01E02 Team in Turmoil
Billy and George have a meeting to try and smooth things over before the beginning of the 1977 season. Mayor Abraham D. Beame sets up his new Omega task force to try and catch the...
S01E03 Time for a Change?
The clash of egos between Billy Martin, Reggie Jackson and George Steinbrenner begin to take its toll on the Yankee team. George is considering firing Billy (again) and the "Son of Sam" killer continues his...
S01E04 The Seven Commandments
S01E05 Caught!
Billy gives in to George's demands and bats Reggie fourth in the batting order. The New York City Police Department continue their fight to find the "Son of Sam" killer.
S01E06 The Game's Not as Easy as It Looks, Fellas
The Yankees prepare for the playoffs after winning the American League East. Meanwhile, the New York City Mayoral Race is finally decided.
S01E07 Past Combatants
S01E08 Mr. October
The 1977 World Series between the Yankees and Dodgers comes to a conclusion. Reggie lets it be known that he will not return to the Yankees next season if Billy remains as the manager of...
Cast
John Turturro
Billy Martin
Oliver Platt
George Steinbrenner
Daniel Sunjata
Reggie Jackson
Michael Rispoli
Jimmy Breslin
Christopher McDonald
Joe DiMaggio
Alan Ruck
Reporter
Kevin Conway
Gabe Paul
Louis Mustillo
Maury Allen
Joe Grifasi
Yogi Berra
Emily Wickersham
Suzy Steinbrenner
Josh Pais
Reporter Phil Pepe
Max Casella
Dick Howser
