Plot Synopsis

Directed by Randy Wilkins and executive produced by Spike Lee, THE CAPTAIN is a seven-episode documentary that chronicles the Derek Jeter's life and career -- on and off the baseball field. He was the face of the New York Yankees, a five-time World Series champion, the most popular and admired player in baseball, and one of the great sports superstars of any age. THE CAPTAIN tells the story of Derek Jeter's life and Hall of Fame career in a seven-part docu-series that's anchored by exclusive, extensive, unprecedentedly candid interviews with Jeter, along with his family and dozens of teammates, rivals, and observers. The series features interviews with Jeter, his mother and father Dorothy and Dr. Charles Jeter, his sister Sharlee Jeter, his wife, Hannah Jeter, Roger Clemens, Tino Martinez, Andy Pettitte, Jorge Posada, Willie Randolph, Mariano Rivera, Alex Rodriguez, CC Sabathia, Darryl Strawberry, Joe Torre, Bernie Williams, as well as hip hop artists Fat Joe and Jadakiss, among many others.

THE CAPTAIN premieres on Monday, July 18, 2022 on ESPN immediately following the MLB ALL STAR HOME RUN DERBY -- approximately starting between 10-10:30pm ET/7-7:30pm PT. Subsequent episodes debut on Thursdays, beginning July 21. Episodes include:

"No Blueprint for Success" (Monday, July 18, 2022 after the Home Run Derby -- at approximately 10pm ET/7pm PT): 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 New York Yankees.

"Loyalty One Way" (Thursday, July 21, 2022 at 9pm ET/6pm PT): 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.

"I Don't Have to Be Your Best Friend" (Thursday, July 28, 2022 at 9pm ET/6pm PT): The importance of loyalty and trust to Jeter as the Yankees cap off a three peat beating the Mets, and his friendship with Alex Rodriguez is changed.

"Bigger Than Baseball" (Thursday, July 28, 2022 at 10pm ET/7pm PT): The Yankees Dynasty ends and we explore 9/11's impact on New York. The Yankees and Red Sox's ancient blood feud is decided in an epic Game 7. Team dynamics change with the addition of new players and personalities.

"Hiding in Plain Sight" (Thursday, August 4, 2022 at 9pm ET/6pm PT): The Yankees and Jeter suffer the most historic loss in baseball history. Jeter's identity is under attack as he faces challenges in the press, on the field and in his clubhouse.

"Never Gave Up a Day in My Life" (Thursday, August 4, 2022 at 10pm ET/7pm PT): Jeter wins his 5th and final World Series and celebrates his 3000th hit, but it's not all smooth sailing for this aging superstar. As his career begins to come to an end, he goes through a very public and difficult contract negotiation that changes his relationship with the Yankees. For the first time ever, Jeter's wife Hannah gives us the backstory of their relationship and a behind the scenes look at Jeter's recovery from a career altering injury.

"A Star in the Fabric" (Thursday, August 11, 2022 at 10pm ET/7pm PT): Jeter and Hannah share intimate details of their difficult journey on the way to parenthood. Jeter achieves another dream by becoming the owner of the Marlins, but his journey is fraught with criticism and unfinished business.