Ep 1. Chapter 1

In Eastbound & Down season 1 episode 1 titled "Chapter 1," the audience is introduced to Kenny Powers (Danny McBride), an arrogant and foul-mouthed former Major League Baseball player who has fallen from grace due to his big ego and personal demons. The episode begins with a montage of Kenny's rise to fame and fall from glory, showcasing his impressive pitching skills on the field and his bad behavior off the field.

After being released from his team, Kenny returns to his hometown of Shelby, North Carolina, where he moves in with his brother Dustin (John Hawkes) and his family. While adjusting to life as a washed-up has-been, Kenny reconnects with his high school sweetheart April (Katy Mixon), who is now engaged to her principal, Terrence Cutler (Andrew Daly).

Determined to reclaim his former glory and awed by the success of a former teammate turned successful car salesman, Kenny sets his sights on making a comeback and heads to Mexico to play in the Minor Leagues. There, he meets with an old friend, Cassie (Jennifer Irwin), who gives him some sage advice about his attitude and approach to the game. However, Kenny remains stubborn and cocky, leading to disastrous consequences both on and off the field.

Back in Shelby, Kenny attends a party hosted by Cutler in honor of his engagement to April. Drunk and belligerent, Kenny crashes the event and makes a scene, insulting Cutler and flirting with April. The altercation ends with Kenny storming out of the party and hitting a home run with an old baseball bat.

The episode ends with Kenny returning to Mexico, determined to prove his worth as a pitcher in the Minor Leagues and to make it back to the big leagues. However, it remains to be seen if he can keep his ego and personal demons in check and if his dream of making a comeback is even possible.

Overall, "Chapter 1" sets the stage for the rest of the season, introducing audiences to Kenny Powers' larger-than-life persona, his struggles with his past and present, and his unwillingness to give up on his dreams. It's a raunchy and irreverent comedy that offers a satirical take on the world of sports and the people who inhabit it.