Ep 1. The Getaway Game

Brockmire is back! Season 2 of the hit show kicks off with the episode titled "The Getaway Game". As the episode begins, we pick up where we left off in season 1, with Jim Brockmire (played by Hank Azaria) making a name for himself as a minor league baseball announcer. This time around, however, he's in New Orleans, and instead of announcing games for the Morristown Frackers, he's now working for their AAA affiliate, the New Orleans Crawdads.

Jim is at a crossroads in his career, struggling to gain the recognition he believes he deserves. To make matters worse, he's in the middle of a personal crisis. He's been sober for over a year, but after a recent breakup with his girlfriend, he's fallen off the wagon and is back to drinking heavily. His downward spiral is only exacerbated by a realization that he's been blacklisted by every major league team as a result of his on-air meltdown in the previous season.

Despite his personal struggles, Jim finds a way to embrace his new role as the Crawdads' announcer and hones in his commentary with witty one-liners and baseball knowledge. He also forms a bond with his new producer, Gabby (played by Tawny Newsome), who keeps him on track while challenging him to be better.

As the episode continues, Jim's focus turns to the Crawdads' star player, Hunter (played by Alex Sharp). Hunter is a highly touted prospect who's one of the best players in AAA ball. As the team approaches a crucial game against their biggest rivals, the San Antonio Missions, Jim becomes laser-focused on making sure that Hunter has the best possible game.

However, things start to spiral out of control when Jim finds out that Hunter's girlfriend (played by Katie Finneran) is constantly nagging him and driving him crazy. In an attempt to help Hunter relax, Jim takes him on a wild ride through New Orleans, ending up at a casino where Hunter blows off some steam playing blackjack.

The casino visit turns out to be a mistake, as Hunter ends up gambling away all his playoff bonuses, leaving him with no choice but to try to win it all back in a high-stakes poker game. Jim accompanies him to the game, where the stakes are high, and tensions run even higher. Jim looks on helplessly as Hunter struggles to keep his head above water in a game that could determine his future.

As the game comes to a close, Jim has a revelation about his own life while pondering the complexities of Hunter's situation. He realizes that he needs to make amends with his ex-girlfriend and get his life back on track. Hunter, too, sees the errors of his ways, and together they make a plan to turn things around.

Overall, "The Getaway Game" is an entertaining, fast-paced episode that sets the stage for an exciting second season. The show continues to balance humor with serious themes, exploring the human side of sports and the people who make them great. With great performances from the cast and strong writing, Brockmire remains one of the best shows on television.