Billy prepares the team at Spring Training and starts dealing with Reggie Jackson. Billy makes it clear to George and Reggie that he didn't want Reggie on his team. Reggie alienates himself from his teammates. Meanwhile, a serial killer is on the lose in New York City.
George and Billy try to work things out before the 1977 season starts. The Mayor sets up a task force to catch the Son of Sam serial killer. Reggie becomes more alienated from his teammates.
Martin and Jackson continue to argue and the tension between them is causing the team to suffer. Steinbrenner wants Martin fired. Meanwhile, the "Son of Sam" strikes again.
Munson tries to help Billy. New York experiences a blackout as the anniversary of the first "Son of Sam" killing nears. Meanwhile, Steinbrenner decides to fire his manager again.
Billy decides to give in to George and puts Reggie in fourth in the batting order. The New York Police continue to search for the "Son of Sam" killer.
After winning the American League East, the Yankees prepare for the playoffs. The Mayoral race for New York City ends.
The Yankees battle the Dodgers in the 1977 World Series. Meanwhile, Reggie Jackson slams Billy Martin in the press, causing more conflict between the two.
As the 1977 World Series ends, Reggie makes it clear that he will not return for another season if Billy is the manager of the team.