Charlie Hustle & the Matter of Pete Rose — Season 1
About this season
A retrospective journey, spanning more than 60 years, to tell the story of Pete Rose, baseball's all-time hits leader whose on-field achievements and off-field transgressions have made him one of the most polarizing figures in all of sports.
Episodes (4)
1. The Longshot
Aired 24 July 2024 • 54 min
While recounting his unlikely rise, 81-year-old former Cincinnati Reds star Pete Rose reignites his quest for reinstatement into the MLB more than three decades after receiving a lifetime ban for gambling.
2. The Dirty Work
Aired 24 July 2024 • 55 min
Nicknamed "Charlie Hustle" for his down-and-dirty work ethic, Rose helps transform the Reds into the "Big Red Machine," leading them to back-to-back World Series titles in the '70s. But behind the scenes, his family life begins to fall apart.
3. One of One
Aired 25 July 2024 • 56 min
After retiring as baseball’s all-time hits leader, a gambling scandal finds Rose banished from the sport for life.
4. One Last Record
Aired 25 July 2024 • 56 min
Two decades after finally admitting he bet on baseball, Rose makes one last bid for reinstatement.