TV series
A baseball icon faces himself.
From the pinnacle of athletic success to the depths of scandal, Alex Rodriguez saw his prolific baseball career marred by a high-profile suspension for performance-enhancing drug use. Told through a series of intimate interviews with Rodriguez, explore the dualities of one of the most polarizing figures in sports.
Streaming, rental and purchase options
Checked Jul 22, 2026
Alex vs ARod is available to stream on HBO (Via Hulu) and HBO Max in United States. Use the direct links below to open the provider.
From the pinnacle of athletic success to the depths of scandal, Alex Rodriguez saw his prolific baseball career marred by a high-profile suspension for performance-enhancing drug use. Told through a series of intimate interviews with Rodriguez, explore the dualities of one of the most polarizing figures in sports.
Choose an episode, then use the watch options above for the show.
Episode 1
Drafted first overall in the 1993 Major League Baseball draft, 18-year-old Alex Rodriguez quickly rises to stardom as a shortstop with the Seattle Mariners. Seven years later, his transformation into one of the most polarizing figures in sports begins when he signs a controversial, record-breaking contract with the Texas Rangers.
Directed by Gotham Chopra, Erik LeDrew
Episode 2
After three seasons with the Texas Rangers, Alex Rodriguez joins the New York Yankees and shifts to third base, with longtime captain Derek Jeter entrenched as the team's shortstop. Soon, Rodriguez's personal life dominates tabloid headlines and a 2009 report links him to past performance-enhancing drug use. That same year, he wins his first championship with the Yankees, capping an eventful chapter for the divisive star.
Directed by Gotham Chopra, Erik LeDrew
Episode 3
In 2013, a newspaper exposé once again links Alex Rodriguez to performance-enhancing drugs, triggering Major League Baseball's longest-ever PED suspension and a storm of public hostility. Rodriguez eventually returns to the Yankees with a renewed mindset, setting the stage for a deeper reckoning with his past and a more grounded view of his future.
Directed by Gotham Chopra, Erik LeDrew
Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026
Alex RodriguezSelf
Derek JeterSelf
Mike FrancesaSelf
HBOUnited States
Religion of SportsUnited StatesMore shows like Alex vs ARod.
Available nowShared themes
Available nowShared themes
Available nowShared themes
Available nowShared themes
Available nowShared themes
Shared themes
