"Eastbound & Down" is going into extra innings.
HBO's "Eastbound & Down," which stars Danny McBride as self-destructive former pro pitcher Kenny Powers, has received the green light for a fourth season.
HBO has picked up the series for eight additional episodes.
The pick-up comes as a surprise, as it was widely believed that last year's third season would be the show's last, with co-creator Jody Hill admitting, "We always pictured the show as lasting three seasons. It's a kind of trilogy. ... We think it's going to be the last one, but never say never."
HBO's "Eastbound & Down," which stars Danny McBride as self-destructive former pro pitcher Kenny Powers, has received the green light for a fourth season.
HBO has picked up the series for eight additional episodes.
The pick-up comes as a surprise, as it was widely believed that last year's third season would be the show's last, with co-creator Jody Hill admitting, "We always pictured the show as lasting three seasons. It's a kind of trilogy. ... We think it's going to be the last one, but never say never."