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The Best Episodes of Ballers

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...

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  1. 8.3/10(1.3k votes)

    #1 - Players Only

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    S5:E8

    Despite having a bullseye on his back, Spencer refuses to back down in his fight for the league's players. Joe embraces a new state of mind as he finds peace with himself. Julie encourages Charles to take care of unfinished business. Ricky decides to strike out on his own with his latest project. Reggie takes the next step in his career, with some encouragement from Vernon.

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  2. 8.2/10(1.6k votes)

    #2 - Head-On

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    S1:E9

    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.

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  3. 8.1/10(1.5k votes)

    #3 - Flamingos

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    S1:E10

    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.

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  4. 8.1/10(1.3k votes)

    #4 - Crackback

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    S3:E9

    Spencer learns that his master plan to bring a team to Las Vegas may be in jeopardy. Ricky arrives at a crossroads, personally and professionally. Charles sees his wish come true in Miami, but ends up with regrets.

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  5. 8.0/10(7 votes)

    #5 - Game Day

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    S2:E10

    Spencer makes a last-ditch effort to get back what he's lost. Ricky awaits a call that could define his future. Vernon takes a road trip. Siefert offers Charles a big opportunity, but it comes at a cost.

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  6. 8.0/10(1.2k votes)

    #6 - Bull Rush

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    S3:E2

    In Las Vegas on business, Spencer gets reacquainted with Chloe, an old flame now working for Wayne, while Ricky challenges the odds in a game of dice. Set up by Joe to represent top running back Kisan, Jason ends up sweating it out in a tough neighborhood. Charles gets a public-speaking primer from Julie; Vernon and Reggie make a risky endorsement deal.

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  8. 8.0/10(1.2k votes)

    #7 - Make Believe

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    S3:E5

    Spencer faces new challenges getting Wayne to finance his Las Vegas initiative; Julie persuades Charles to help mend a feud between Larry and Coach Berg; an unscheduled visit from a league official surprises Vernon; Ricky loses focus.

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  9. 8.0/10(1.2k votes)

    #8 - I Hate New York

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    S3:E6

    Spencer, Joe and Mr. Anderson head north in search of financing for a Las Vegas stadium; Larry tests the limits of Charles' loyalty and patience; Ricky gets a sobering diagnosis and presses Jason to close a deal

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  10. 8.0/10(1.1k votes)

    #9 - Yay Area

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    S3:E10

    Spencer and Joe get a late-game assist in their efforts to win over team owners. After soul-searching, Ricky maps out a new future. Jason gets Charles another crack at a coveted job. Reggie makes an impact at training camp.

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  11. 8.0/10(1.0k votes)

    #10 - There's No Place Like Home, Baby

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    S4:E9

    Spencer takes his fight to the next level and Ricky gets real with Charles.

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  12. 7.9/10(1.5k votes)

    #11 - Everything Is Everything

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    S1:E6

    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.

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  13. 7.9/10(1.2k votes)

    #12 - Ride and Die

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    S3:E4

    Spencer and Joe race against the clock in a desperate attempt to score a key owner's blessing to bring professional football to Las Vegas; spurned by his new teammates, Ricky stages his own private workout; Vernon looks for a second chance.

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  14. 7.9/10(1.1k votes)

    #13 - Alley-Oops

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    S3:E8

    Spencer gets unexpected info that leads him to reassess his priorities. Joe considers the best way to break bad news to the ASM staff. Marginalized once again by Larry, Charles decides to take matters into his own hands.

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  15. 7.9/10(1.4k votes)

    #14 - Don't You Wanna Be Obama?

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    S4:E2

    Spencer becomes immersed in a marketing controversy. Still smarting from their feud in Miami, Charles agrees to give Ricky a chance, against his better instincts.

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  16. 7.9/10(1.2k votes)

    #15 - This Is Not Our World

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    S4:E3

    Spencer looks to reign in Lance’s excesses. Vernon gets carried away at a ceremony retiring his number at his old LA high school, to Reggie’s dismay.

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  17. 7.8/10(1.6k votes)

    #16 - Heads Will Roll

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    S1:E4

    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.

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  18. 7.8/10(1.2k votes)

    #17 - Seeds of Expansion

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    S3:E1

    Looking to score high-profile clients to pay off his debts to Ricky and Vernon, Spencer hits a roadblock with Mr. Anderson, who wants to focus on the Las Vegas market by partnering with casino magnate Wayne Hastings, Jr.. Ricky ponders fatherhood; Vernon and Reggie eye an edgy endorsement; Larry makes Charles the face of bad news at a team press conference.

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  19. 7.8/10(1.1k votes)

    #18 - Ricky-Leaks

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    S3:E7

    Spencer finds himself in damage-control mode after an incident involving Ricky and a brash high-schooler. Excited over a possible plum job, Charles bristles at Julie’s lack of disclosure at work. Looking to reduce Vernon’s suspension, Reggie impresses Candace at the league office. Spencer and Joe find themselves at odds with Anderson over ASM’s future.

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  20. 7.8/10(1.5k votes)

    #19 - Rough Ride

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    S4:E1

    Spencer and Joe weigh the pros and cons of acquiring an extreme-sport agency. Ricky sets down roots in LA with Amber and their daughter, but finds himself yearning for something else. Charles rallies a group of disgruntled employees as he begins his new tenure with the Rams.

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  21. 7.8/10(1.1k votes)

    #20 - Doink

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    S4:E5

    Spencer looks to elevate the SportsX TV brand, while Joe weighs a new offer. At Jayda’s insistence, Spencer meets Quincy. Ricky tries to prove to Kisan he’s still got the goods, while Charles is encouraged by Julie to bring more flair to his job.

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  22. 7.8/10(964 votes)

    #21 - The Devil You Know

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    S4:E8

    Spencer takes a big risk, with the potential to blow the deal. After a heart-to-heart with Ricky, Charles spells out his vision for the team. Joe and Reggie enlist Vernon and Terrell “Sizzle” Suggs to persuade Illegal Civilization.

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  23. 7.7/10(1.6k votes)

    #22 - Move the Chains

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    S1:E3

    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.

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  24. 7.7/10(1.5k votes)

    #23 - Machete Charge

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    S1:E5

    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.

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  25. 7.7/10(1.4k votes)

    #24 - Gaslighting

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    S1:E8

    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.

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  26. 7.7/10(1.2k votes)

    #25 - In the Teeth

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    S3:E3

    Spencer encounters resistance in LA and Oakland to his Vegas expansion initiative. Joe takes a detour with Reggie. Jason blasts Kisan for his lack of transparency. Charles bristles over Larry's failure to give him credit for a lineman he landed. Ricky jumps to conclusions.

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Best Episodes Summary

"Players Only" is the best rated episode of "Ballers". It scored 8.3/10 based on 1332 votes. Directed by Chloe Domont and written by Stephen Levinson, Rob Weiss, it aired on 10/13/2019. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Head-On".