The Story of the Biggest Sports Scandal in American History
April 13, 2026 at 9:30 PM EDT
Based on true events, Eight Men Out is about a group of professional gamblers who offer the Chicago White Sox's best athletes a fortune to throw the series, and the players agree.
8pm Thursday EIGHT MEN OUT (1988) PG Sports Drama
John Cusack, Charlie Sheen and D.B. Sweeney star as disgruntled Chicago White Sox players who agree to lose the 1919 World Series for a big payoff.
Eight Men Out
Eight Men Out is a gripping drama that tells the true story of the 1919 Chicago White Sox baseball team and the scandal that rocked the sport. Facing financial pressures, several players conspired to throw the World Series in exchange for money from gamblers. The film reveals the players' motivations, the betrayal of the game’s integrity, and the lasting impact on baseball’s reputation. It’s a powerful look at greed, loyalty, and the price of corruption.
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John Cusack, Charlie Sheen and D.B. Sweeney star as disgruntled Chicago White Sox players who agree to lose the 1919 World Series for a big payoff.
Eight Men Out
Eight Men Out is a gripping drama that tells the true story of the 1919 Chicago White Sox baseball team and the scandal that rocked the sport. Facing financial pressures, several players conspired to throw the World Series in exchange for money from gamblers. The film reveals the players' motivations, the betrayal of the game’s integrity, and the lasting impact on baseball’s reputation. It’s a powerful look at greed, loyalty, and the price of corruption.
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Stream your favorite PBS shows, create the perfect watchlist, watch the WLRN live stream and so much more. Plus, WLRN TV members can access an extended on-demand library of incredible programming with WLRN Passport, available through the PBS Video App. Download the PBS Video App for free now!