Big Papi Needs a Job

Season 1

2018 · 8 episodes

Episodes

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   1. Musician/Manicurist

   31 Jan 2018

   Continuing on his hunt for a new career, Big Papi stops by the Berklee College of Music to test his musical—as well as his singing skills. Later on, he learns how to give a manicure, and hopes that he will nail it.

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   2. Dog Grooming / Fenway Tour Guide

   7 Feb 2018

   Now retired from baseball, Big Papi needs a new career! This week he takes dog grooming out for a walk – until he discovers that it's a lot grosser than it seems. Then he takes a shot at being a tour guide at Fenway – and knocks it out of the park.

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   3. Food Truck Cook / Barber

   14 Feb 2018

   Big Papi's job search lands him at a food truck, doling out food to hungry customers and weighing in on "Big Papi Sandwich." Then he continues his job search at a barbershop where he learns to cut hair – and even tries out his new skills on a customer.

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   4. Zookeeper / Barista

   21 Feb 2018

   Big Papi tries out zookeeping at the Zoological Wildlife Foundation, coming face to face with a variety of animals—some more friendly than others. He then tries his hand at a local coffee shop, serving elaborate drinks to caffeine-starved customers.

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   5. Firefighter Trainee/Sous Chef

   28 Feb 2018

   Big Papi spends a day with the Boston Fire Department, getting a window into what it's like to be one of Boston's bravest. He then tries out working in the kitchen of a local steak restaurant where he'll see if he's seasoned enough to face the customers.

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   6. Brewmaster/Coach/Mechanic

   7 Mar 2018

   Big Papi heads to the Sam Adams brewery to see if he has the stuff to make it as a brewmaster. He then attempts a job he's perfectly suited for: batting coach. Finally, he gets his hands dirty, inspecting and fixing cars as an auto mechanic.

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   7. Cigar Roller/Lobster Fisherman

   14 Mar 2018

   Big Papi gets to put his love of cigars to good use working as a cigar roller. He then works the traps as a lobster fisherman in an attempt to provide himself with lunch—and a new career.

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   8. Bomb Squad Technician/Bartender

   21 Mar 2018

   David "Big Papi" Ortiz's explosive career choice has him training to be a bomb squad technician. He then has the chance to have a mixed drink to unwind from the stress of bombs exploding, but he will be the one preparing them as a bartender.