Series synopsis
The Captain is an American documentary television series that premiered on ESPN on July 18, 2022. It ended on August 11, 2022. It stars Derek Jeter.
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.
Premise
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.
Premise: His way
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Derek Jeter as Self (archive footage)
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 7 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 7 | July 18, 2022 | August 11, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
No Blueprint for Success 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. |
July 18, 2022 |
| 2 |
Loyalty One Way 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. |
July 21, 2022 |
| 3 |
I Don't Have to Be Your Best Friend 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. |
July 28, 2022 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | ESPN |
|---|---|
| First aired | July 18, 2022 |
| Last aired | August 11, 2022 |
| Runtime | 52 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Monday, Thursday |