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The Franchise: A Season With the San Francisco Giants Season 1, Episode 8

In the season finale, the front office meets to discuss the team with a month left in the season; a look at some of the top stories from the series; and outtakes and bloopers from past episodes. read more

The Franchise: A Season With the San Francisco Giants Season 1, Episode 7

The focus is on injuries as the pennant race continues; visits with Buster Posey and his wife Kristin, Barry Zito and his father, Cody Ross and his wife Summer, and Brandon Belt. read more

The Franchise: A Season With the San Francisco Giants Season 1, Episode 6

Conversations with reluctant star Tim Lincecum and the outgoing Brian Wilson; visits with injured second baseman Freddy Sanchez; and catcher Chris Stewart, who replaced the injured Buster Posey. read more

The Franchise: A Season With the San Francisco Giants Season 1, Episode 5

New addition Carlos Beltran offers hitting tips; Giant pitchers play a game of "Fungo Golf;" Ryan Vogelson reflects on his season; a look at the brawl with the Phillies. read more

The Franchise: A Season With the San Francisco Giants Season 1, Episode 4

The team visits President Obama at the White House; Manny Burris tours his old D.C. neighborhood; the Giants meet the Phillies for the first time in 2011. Also: a look at the bullpen. read more

The Franchise: A Season With the San Francisco Giants Season 1, Episode 3

Brian Wilson's World Series tribute to his father; a prank on a teammate. Also: Freddy Sanchez works to come back from an injury; Aubrey Huff fights his way out of a slump. read more

The Franchise: A Season With the San Francisco Giants Season 1, Episode 2

Behind the scenes with Brian Wilson at the ESPYs; a visit with the Vogelsong family at the All-Star Game; a chat with Pablo Sandoval about weight loss. read more

Zito's Zen Season 1, Episode 1

The series following the San Francisco Giants as they try to defend their 2010 World Series title premieres with a look at how an injury to Barry Zito allowed for Ryan Vogelsong to return to the majors for his best season yet, and what the franchise will do regarding Zito's return from the DL. read more

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Premiered: July 13, 2011, on Showtime
Rating: TV-14
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Premise: A behind-the-scenes look at a Major League Baseball team over the course of a season. The first season of the series in 2011 focused on the San Francisco Giants as they attempted to defend their World Series title.

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