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The Worst Episodes of Arli$$

A behind-the-scenes look at the glitzy, big-money world of professional sports following the eternally optimistic and endlessly resourceful L.A. sports agent Arliss Michaels whose Achilles'...

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  1. Background image for The Stuff That Dreams Are Made Of
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    #1 - The Stuff That Dreams Are Made Of

    S1:E11

    As a kid, Arliss idolized Hall of Fame outfielder Rocky Framaggio so much that he still carries around the Rock's rookie card. And now, after a chance meeting at the racetrack, Arliss decides to help the downtrodden Rock make some scratch and get back on his feet. But after the Rock strikes out at three job attempts, Arliss comes up with a stroke of marketing genius.

    Director:Peter Baldwin
    Writer:Unknown
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  2. Background image for A Full Service Agency
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    #2 - A Full Service Agency

    S2:E1

    Catcher Zack Bowers can barely get the ball back to the mound, let alone to second base. The source of his problems: he suspects his wife is unfaithful. He demands that Arliss hire a private investigator to uncover the truth. Meanwhile, Kirby is asked to housesit Bruce Smith's 'cat'.

    Director:Eugene Corr
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    #3 - The Value of Loyalty

    S2:E2

    One of Arliss' long-term friends and clients leaves him when his fiancee declares it's time for a "fresh start." Meanwhile, Rita is dating a client and Arliss wants it to stop, or else.

    Writer:Unknown
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  4. Background image for Arliss Michaels, American
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    #4 - Arliss Michaels, American

    S2:E3

    Arliss is invited to dinner at the White House and he can't decide whom to invite as his escort. but that becomes the least of his worries when his bowling champion client, the controversial Turkey Reeves, gets in trouble with the law.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  5. Background image for The World at Your Feet
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    #5 - The World at Your Feet

    S2:E4

    Kahoutec "Comet" Evans is a can't-miss tennis phenom whom Arliss discovered years ago when the boy stood as tall as his racket. Now that Comet has come of age, Arliss must juggle the boy's mother's wish for her son to go to college with his own wish to cash in on the young superstar's talents.

    Director:Peter Baldwin
    Writer:Unknown
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    #6 - Salary Cap This!

    S2:E5

    Sports Illustrated is planning an article about sports agents and will select one to grace the magazine's cover. Despite some early maneuvering, Arliss thinks he's out of the running. But "the working man's friend" puts on his best moves in OT when he risks his own life to save client Damian Niles, in the process displaying a brilliant grasp of NBA salary capology.

    Director:Unknown
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  8. Background image for Kirby Carlisle, Trouble-Shooter
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    #7 - Kirby Carlisle, Trouble-Shooter

    S2:E6

    When Arliss throws out his back, his dream of playing in the Crosby Pro-Am with golf client Ryan Mason III is shattered. Enter Kirby Carlisle, Arliss' Man Friday. Kirby steps in to partner with Mason and assists the pro with his club selection.

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    #8 - The Real Thing

    S2:E7

    AMM client Dan Manville is closing in on his 500th home run. Add that to the 500 stolen bases he's already chalked up, and he's the charter member of the 500/500 club. Arliss has everything in position for the "500/500 Experience," a huge Manville memorabilia tour on wheels, coming to a mall near you. All that's left for Manville to hit his 500th dinger--and for Arliss to get the ball.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #9 - Visionary for a New Millennium

    S2:E8

    Arliss is dazzled by marketing whiz Giselle Jaynes. She's charming, clever, and sexy - and she's filled with brilliant, cutting-edge ideas for AMM clients despite knowing nothing about the sports world.

    Writer:Unknown
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  11. Background image for How to Be a Good Listener
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    #10 - How to Be a Good Listener

    S2:E9

    It's a day from hell for Arliss Michaels: Stanley is considering leaving AMM, while client Sammy Stilton is about to be suspended for "assaulting" an umpire. All this as Arliss tries to get to the airport for a top-priority "secret meeting."

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    #11 - Truth and Responsibility

    S2:E10

    Arliss manages to get Kirby some airtime as a sports talk radio host. What better way to promote his own clientele - especially Yoshi Kobiashi, the latest pitching phenom nobody's ever seen. Before you know it, Kirby starts to rule the airwaves, and a star is born - and a huge deal for Arliss may be on the rocks.

    Director:Peter Baldwin
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  13. Background image for What Would I Do Without Wu?
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    #12 - What Would I Do Without Wu?

    S3:E12

    When Rita, the glue of AMM, gets her shot at representing clients, she proves herself an adept agent. Arliss, meanwhile, is helpless without his right-hand gal. To make matters worse, Kirby's cousin Fitz is Rita's fill-in.

    Director:Perry Lang
    Writer:Unknown
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  14. Background image for As Others See Us
    5.4/10(12 votes)

    #13 - As Others See Us

    S6:E8

    While Rita is visiting her family, Kirby and Stanley prepare Arliss' ""surprise roast.""

    Writer:Unknown
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  15. Background image for Where There's a Will
    5.8/10(13 votes)

    #14 - Where There's a Will

    S5:E12

    Arliss is named executor of a superstar jockey's will, which leaves everything to his wife - but he had two wives. Kirby discovers that his former coach is now homeless.

    Writer:Unknown
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  16. Background image for When Opportunity Knocks
    5.9/10(10 votes)

    #15 - When Opportunity Knocks

    S5:E9

    Arliss, Rita and Stanley must deal with Kirby's absence when he leaves the agency to join a fledgling football league run by a flashy TV producer.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  17. Background image for To Thine Own Self Be True
    6.0/10(11 votes)

    #16 - To Thine Own Self Be True

    S4:E8

    When The Korean government insists that AMM client, pitcher and native son Ja Ahn Kim serve in the Korean military, Arliss' deal-making expertise is put to the test. Meanwhile, AMM client and hockey enforcer Doug Hager is banned from the NHL and seeks a new career in professional wrestling.

    Writer:Unknown
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  18. Background image for Honoring Our Past
    6.0/10(13 votes)

    #17 - Honoring Our Past

    S5:E8

    When one of his boxing clients enlists in the Army, Arliss tries to figure out a way to get him out. Meanwhile, Stanley and a native-American tribal chief attempt to get a football team to change its ""offensive"" mascot.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Sam Kass
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  19. Background image for A Breed Apart
    6.0/10(9 votes)

    #18 - A Breed Apart

    S5:E11

    Arliss pursues popular mascot Reggie the Rooster, using a fundraiser Stanley has organized for another mascot, who was injured in the line of duty. Rita takes up boxing after a series of obscene phone calls.

    Director:Lev L. Spiro
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  20. Background image for Moments to Remember
    6.1/10(18 votes)

    #19 - Moments to Remember

    S7:E6

    Kirby dates a female body builder, while Arliss motivates a traumatized NFL client.

    Director:Robert Wuhl
    Writer:Unknown
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  21. Background image for A Question of Character
    6.5/10(10 votes)

    #20 - A Question of Character

    S6:E4

    While Stanley and Kirby consider investing in the rodeo business, Arliss re-kindles an old flame.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  22. Background image for The Working Man's Friend
    6.7/10(10 votes)

    #21 - The Working Man's Friend

    S3:E8

    As a fierce rainstorm brings the city to a standstill, Arliss is virtually alone at AMM. That is, until pitching sensation Diego Sanchez, like manna from heaven, arrives at the office after defecting from Cuba. But Arliss must rely on some unexpected assistance to overcome the obstacles of the day.

    Director:Perry Lang
    Writer:Unknown
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  23. Background image for The Immortal
    6.7/10(17 votes)

    #22 - The Immortal

    S7:E1

    Arliss deals with a revered baseball legend and his namesake daughter. Stanley escorts a boxer to his HBO debut.

    Writer:Unknown
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  24. Background image for Standards and Practices
    6.7/10(18 votes)

    #23 - Standards and Practices

    S7:E8

    Stanley advises his sought-after football-star nephew on choosing the right college, while Arliss helps a female football reporter negotiate with network executives who see her as too old for the job.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  25. Background image for The Cult of Celebrity
    6.8/10(11 votes)

    #24 - The Cult of Celebrity

    S4:E9

    Cooter McCoy is world-renowned for playing before huge crowds. But the country singing sensation wants to play baseball, not music, and seeks Arliss' assistance. Meanwhile, Rita and Kirby try to help Stanley find the woman of his dreams.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  26. Background image for D-Day
    6.8/10(12 votes)

    #25 - D-Day

    S4:E10

    Rap-master extraordinaire T-Bagg enters the arena of sports agency, and a few AMM clients jump ship. And, with Arliss bedredden with chicken pox, it's up to Kirby and Stanley to make things happen at the NFL Draft.

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Worst Episodes Summary

"The Stuff That Dreams Are Made Of" is the worst rated episode of "Arli$$". It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Peter Baldwin and written by Unknown, it aired on 10/16/1996. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "A Full Service Agency".