Storyline

With his major league baseball debut right around the corner, a star pitcher lands in prison and must learn to navigate his new world.

First Aired

2017-11-22
Last Aired

2018-01-18
Creator

Lee Woo-jung
Genre

Drama
Seasons

1
Episodes

16
Status

Ended
Language

한국어/조선말
Network

tvN

Keywords:

prison corruption baseball prisoner gangster baseball player gritty emotional witty

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Season 1

1. The Sentence

Baseball pitcher Kim Je-hyeok gets slapped with a completely unexpected prison sentence only days befo...More

Baseball pitcher Kim Je-hyeok gets slapped with a completely unexpected prison sentence only days before his flight to Boston to join the Red Sox.Less

93mins 2017-11-22

2. The Second Trial

Je-hyeok's appeal is a week away, and everyone seems sure he'll win the case. Seagull demands that the...More

Je-hyeok's appeal is a week away, and everyone seems sure he'll win the case. Seagull demands that the Errand Boy sneak him a knife.Less

87mins 2017-11-23

3. Seobu Penitentiary

After he's transferred to a new facility, Je-hyeok shares a cell with an interesting group of inmates ...More

After he's transferred to a new facility, Je-hyeok shares a cell with an interesting group of inmates and begins working at a prison woodshop.Less

87mins 2017-11-29

4. Retirement

With a big prize at stake for the winner of a singing contest, the inmates get busy practicing. Je-hye...More

With a big prize at stake for the winner of a singing contest, the inmates get busy practicing. Je-hyeok needs permission to get outside medical care.Less

102mins 2017-11-30

5. I’m Going to Quit Baseball

After the big announcement that broke the hearts of many, Je-hyeok starts showing interest in other ca...More

After the big announcement that broke the hearts of many, Je-hyeok starts showing interest in other career paths. Jean Valjean is soon to be released.Less

96mins 2017-12-06

6. The Ramyeon Box

The arrival of the new inmate has everyone on edge. Various competitions are being held with boxes of ...More

The arrival of the new inmate has everyone on edge. Various competitions are being held with boxes of ramen – and something else – up for grabs.Less

97mins 2017-12-07

7. Starting Baseball Again

No one seems to know what kind of person Captain Yoo really is. Meanwhile at the woodshop, there's gro...More

No one seems to know what kind of person Captain Yoo really is. Meanwhile at the woodshop, there's growing discontent toward the new chief.Less

95mins 2017-12-13

8. Bak-sa’s Abdominal Pain

Dr. Ko needs a medical exam for his abdominal pain, but with the upcoming audit, Captain Na is pickier...More

Dr. Ko needs a medical exam for his abdominal pain, but with the upcoming audit, Captain Na is pickier than ever in giving out authorizations.Less

88mins 2017-12-14

9. New Troublesome Inmates

New inmates, including one with particularly troubling behavior, get assigned to Joon-ho's wing. Min-c...More

New inmates, including one with particularly troubling behavior, get assigned to Joon-ho's wing. Min-chul seeks to find out what's worrying Dr. Ko.Less

91mins 2017-12-20

10. The 140km Pitch

Captain Yoo's chance at a retrial depends completely on a witness's willingness to testify. One inmate...More

Captain Yoo's chance at a retrial depends completely on a witness's willingness to testify. One inmate from Je-hyeok's cell prepares to say goodbye.Less

86mins 2017-12-21

11. The New Prisoner

Led by Min-chul, Je-hyeok's cellmates are on a mission to protect Je-hyeok from the newest inmate, who...More

Led by Min-chul, Je-hyeok's cellmates are on a mission to protect Je-hyeok from the newest inmate, who's plotting to take revenge.Less

95mins 2018-01-03

12. Fire Drill

While deciding which team he'll play for, Je-hyeok sets a condition that is very unlike him. Meanwhile...More

While deciding which team he'll play for, Je-hyeok sets a condition that is very unlike him. Meanwhile, Crony continues his plan for payback.Less

93mins 2018-01-04

13. Unanswered Calls

Je-hyeok needs to talk to Ji-ho while he has phone privileges, but time is running out. Je-hyeok's cel...More

Je-hyeok needs to talk to Ji-ho while he has phone privileges, but time is running out. Je-hyeok's cellmates share surprising details of their pasts.Less

94mins 2018-01-10

14. A New Obstacle

Things finally seem to be looking up for Je-hyeok until another calamity strikes. Meanwhile, Looney an...More

Things finally seem to be looking up for Je-hyeok until another calamity strikes. Meanwhile, Looney and Jung-woo continue to bicker like preschoolers.Less

77mins 2018-01-11

15. The Special Pardon

Someone is plotting to make Je-hyeok's remaining months in prison as unpleasant as possible. Min-chul ...More

Someone is plotting to make Je-hyeok's remaining months in prison as unpleasant as possible. Min-chul anxiously awaits the decision on his parole.Less

84mins 2018-01-17

16. The Last Chapter

Even for a man as patient and steadfast as Je-hyeok, sometimes life in prison just gets to be too much...More

Even for a man as patient and steadfast as Je-hyeok, sometimes life in prison just gets to be too much, which leads him to come to a drastic decision.Less