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16 Full Episodes from 1988 MLB Season television broadcast of This Week in Baseball featuring Mel Allen
Presented as chapters on two DVD discs that will play on home DVD players or computer.
Running Time 6 hours 39 minutes
The 1988 MLB season fits *This Week in Baseball* particularly well because it combined unlikely heroes, tight pennant races, and moments that unfolded slowly before crystallizing into iconic television. In the American League, Oakland’s rise under Tony La Russa gave the show a steady backbone, with the Bash Brothers supplying power and swagger that translated instantly to highlights. At the same time, Boston and Detroit remained relevant enough to keep the weekly standings meaningful, giving TWIB a consistent mix of star-driven clips and race-context updates rather than a single runaway storyline.
The National League delivered the season’s defining drama. The Dodgers, built more on depth and pitching than flash, stayed in the hunt all summer before overtaking the Mets late, giving TWIB a classic momentum shift to track. That understated identity made the postseason payoff even stronger. Kirk Gibson’s pinch-hit home run in Game 1 of the World Series — limping, pumping his fist around the bases — became one of the most replayed moments in baseball television history. For a TWIB collection, 1988 stands out as a season where the weekly format amplified the surprise: a year when persistence, timing, and one unforgettable swing defined how the story is remembered.
