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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. Background image for Head-On
    8.2/10(1.6k votes)

    #1 - Head-On

    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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    8.1/10(1.5k votes)

    #2 - Flamingos

    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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    8.0/10(7 votes)

    #3 - Game Day

    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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    8.0/10(6 votes)

    #4 - Yay Area

    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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    Director:Julian Farino
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    7.9/10(1.5k votes)

    #5 - Everything Is Everything

    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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    7.8/10(1.6k votes)

    #6 - Heads Will Roll

    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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    7.7/10(1.7k votes)

    #7 - Move the Chains

    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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    7.7/10(1.5k votes)

    #8 - Machete Charge

    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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    7.7/10(1.4k votes)

    #9 - Gaslighting

    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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    7.6/10(1.5k votes)

    #10 - Ends

    S1:E7

    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.

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    7.6/10(9 votes)

    #11 - Doink

    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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    7.5/10(1.7k votes)

    #12 - Raise Up

    S1:E2

    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.

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    7.5/10(6 votes)

    #13 - Bull Rush

    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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    7.5/10(6 votes)

    #14 - Ride and Die

    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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    7.5/10(8 votes)

    #15 - Don't You Wanna Be Obama?

    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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    7.4/10(7 votes)

    #16 - Crackback

    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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    7.3/10(2.0k votes)

    #17 - Pilot

    S1:E1

    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.

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    7.3/10(7 votes)

    #18 - Saturdaze

    S2:E6

    Spencer attempts to broker peace between Travis and a critic. Struggling to adjust to his new role on the team, Charles is tasked with delivering bad news. Joe encounters Andre one-on-one. Still torn about his future, Ricky is thrown for a loop when Dennis decides to have more of a voice in his life.

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    7.3/10(6 votes)

    #19 - Make Believe

    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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    7.3/10(6 votes)

    #20 - I Hate New York

    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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    7.3/10(6 votes)

    #21 - Ricky-Leaks

    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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  23. Background image for There's No Place Like Home, Baby
    7.3/10(7 votes)

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

    S4:E9

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

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    7.2/10(8 votes)

    #23 - Million Bucks in a Bag

    S2:E9

    Spencer gets a surprising offer from Andre; Ricky mulls where to put down roots; Vernon works overtime to return to the field; Charles and Julie clash over his busy schedule.

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    7.2/10(8 votes)

    #24 - Seeds of Expansion

    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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    7.2/10(6 votes)

    #25 - In the Teeth

    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

"Head-On" is the best rated episode of "Ballers". It scored 8.2/10 based on 1589 votes. Directed by Julian Farino and written by Steve Sharlet, it aired on 8/16/2015. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Flamingos".