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14 Full Episodes from 1986 MLB Season television broadcast of This Week in Baseball featuring Mel Allen
Presented as chapters on a single DVD disc that will play on home DVD players or computer.
Running Time 5 hours 16 minutes
The 1986 MLB season is one of the most natural fits for a *This Week in Baseball* collection because its biggest stories unfolded gradually, week by week, before exploding into moments that became permanent television memory. The American League race centered on Boston’s steady control of the East, built around Roger Clemens’ power pitching and a deep, disciplined lineup. Clemens’ 20-strikeout game early in the season became an instant TWIB staple, replayed as both a statistical marvel and a visual event. Meanwhile, the rest of the AL provided steady background drama, with California and Kansas City trading stretches of dominance that kept the weekly standings meaningful.
The National League delivered the season’s most compelling long-form narrative. The Mets’ rise from talented chaos to outright dominance gave TWIB endless material: Dwight Gooden’s presence, Gary Carter’s leadership, and a roster that played with swagger and tension. Their NLCS comeback against Houston — packed with extra-inning games and emotional swings — was tailor-made for episodic recap. The World Series against Boston completed the arc in unforgettable fashion, from Dave Henderson’s late heroics to the ground ball through Bill Buckner’s legs. For TWIB, 1986 stands as a near-perfect example of baseball as serialized television, where weekly highlights built toward an ending that viewers still recognize decades later.
