The Franchise

The Franchise (2011-2012)

EndedReality showSports

Showtime Sports presents The Franchise, an MLB Productions Original Series. With unprecedented access to players, their families, coaches and team personnel, this series provides a candid look at the struggles, relationships and day-to-day lives of Major League Baseball players. It's an up close and personal journey from the off-season to Spring Training, the All-Star Game and beyond.

Network
Scheduleevery Wednesday at 22:00 (60 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S02E07Episode 7août 22, 2012
S02E06Episode 6août 15, 2012
S02E05Episode 5août 8, 2012
S02E04Episode 4août 1, 2012
S02E03Episode 3juil. 25, 2012
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did 'The Franchise' premiere?

'The Franchise' premiered on July 13, 2011.

Which Major League Baseball team was featured in 'The Franchise'?

The San Francisco Giants were the team featured in 'The Franchise'.

What was the purpose of 'The Franchise'?

The purpose of 'The Franchise' was to provide an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at the San Francisco Giants.

Who served as the narrator for 'The Franchise'?

Actor and Giants fan, Keifer Sutherland, served as the narrator for 'The Franchise'.

What is the running time for each episode of 'The Franchise'?

Each episode of 'The Franchise' has a running time of sixty minutes.

Who is the executive producer of 'The Franchise'?

'The Franchise' was executive produced by Mike Tollin and Peter Guber.

What is the format of the show?

'The Franchise' is a documentary-style reality television series.

How many episodes were produced in the first season of 'The Franchise'?

The first season of 'The Franchise' consisted of eight episodes.

Which Giants player appeared on the cover of Sports Illustrated during the airing of 'The Franchise'?

Giants pitcher, Tim Lincecum, appeared on the cover of Sports Illustrated during the airing of 'The Franchise'.

Who directed the first episode of 'The Franchise'?

Emmy-award winning director, Jonathan Hock, directed the first episode of 'The Franchise'.

What was the highest rated episode of 'The Franchise' during its first season?

The seventh episode of 'The Franchise' was the highest rated during its first season, with 604,000 viewers.

What was the lowest rated episode of 'The Franchise' during its first season?

The fifth episode of 'The Franchise' was the lowest rated during its first season, with 388,000 viewers.

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