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Ballers

Ballers

Legends don't die. They reinvent.

TV-MA2015•6.8/10
DramaComedy

Ratings

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6.8/10(796)

Looking at the lives of former and current football players, the show follows former superstar Spencer Strasmore as he gets his life on track in retirement while mentoring other current and former players through the daily grind of the business of football.

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Production

Leverage Entertainment, Closest to the Hole Productions

Language

EN

Status

Ended

First Aired

June 21, 2015

Last Aired

October 13, 2019

Networks

HBO

Created By

Stephen Levinson

Trailers & Videos

Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
Pilot
E1
Pilot
Air date: 2015-06-21
Spencer ramps up his efforts to build a post football career in Miami. Charles copes with the realities of finding a new job, while Ricky must find a new home.
Raise Up
E2
Raise Up
Air date: 2015-06-28
Spencer clashes with Reggie when he tries to sign Vernon as a client, while Jason works on a contract extension with Dallas. Charles begins to wonder if he retired too early. Ricky fails to connect with a new teammate.
Move the Chains
E3
Move the Chains
Air date: 2015-07-05
Spencer and Joe borrow a yacht for a lavish party to woo new clients, but Reggie relishes spoiling Spencer's hospitality every chance he gets, while Ricky discovers the real reason a new teammate isn't too fond of him.
Heads Will Roll
E4
Heads Will Roll
Air date: 2015-07-12
Spencer sees a neurologist when Tracy threatens to go public with an unsavory story. Reggie blindsides Jason and Spencer with unrealistic expectations for Vernon's contract. Charles is flummoxed by texts from a woman he can't remember.
Machete Charge
E5
Machete Charge
Air date: 2015-07-19
Ricky attempts to find some common ground with Alonzo. Charles' marriage is put to the test. Vernon gets help from Spencer and Joe with a crisis.
Everything Is Everything
E6
Everything Is Everything
Air date: 2015-07-26
Charles decides he is going to be selfish. Joe negotiates with Maximo. Ricky's off-field activities end up being revealed. Spencer faces his fears after he is confronted by Tracy.
Ends
E7
Ends
Air date: 2015-08-02
Spencer decides to take the hit for Vernon, but finds himself in even deeper trouble. Julie and Bella commiserate over their men, while Ricky lashes out. Jason is unsettled by his mother's new boyfriend. Spencer and Charles say goodbye to Roddney, and reflect on their love of the game.
Gaslighting
E8
Gaslighting
Air date: 2015-08-09
Spencer is forced to face up to his past to try to save Vernon, while Joe makes a very permanent commitment to his future. Charles puts his football skills to work at the car dealership. Ricky shells out the big bucks to win back Bella.
Head-On
E9
Head-On
Air date: 2015-08-16
Spencer tries to make amends. Joe feels slighted when he's overlooked at work. Charles gets some life-changing news. Bella challenges Ricky to grow up. Vernon goes MIA after learning some truths about Reggie.
Flamingos
E10
Flamingos
Air date: 2015-08-23
Spencer faces a major decision when Joe tries to sell him on a new start. Ricky is confronted by his dad. Charles gets a second chance. Jason and Spencer look to talk sense into Vernon. Season One Finale.

Cast

Dwayne Johnson

Dwayne Johnson

Spencer Strassmore

Rob Corddry

Rob Corddry

Joe Krutel

John David Washington

John David Washington

Ricky Jerret

Omar Benson Miller

Omar Benson Miller

Charles Greane

Troy Garity

Troy Garity

Jason Antolotti

London Brown

London Brown

Reggie

Donovan W. Carter

Donovan W. Carter

Vernon Littlefield

Brittany S. Hall

Brittany S. Hall

Amber

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