7.3/101,977 votes#1 - Pilot
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 6/21/2015
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.
Director: Peter Berg
Writer: Stephen Levinson
7.5/101,681 votes#2 - Raise Up
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 6/28/2015
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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7.7/101,634 votes#3 - Move the Chains
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 7/5/2015
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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7.8/101,547 votes#4 - Heads Will Roll
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 7/12/2015
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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7.7/101,496 votes#5 - Machete Charge
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 7/19/2015
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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7.9/101,474 votes#6 - Everything Is Everything
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 7/26/2015
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.
Director: John Fortenberry
Writer: Evan Reilly
7.6/101,448 votes#7 - Ends
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 8/2/2015
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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7.8/101,408 votes#8 - Gaslighting
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 8/9/2015
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.
Director: Simon Cellan Jones
Writer: Evan Reilly
8.2/101,568 votes#9 - Head-On
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 8/16/2015
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.
Director: Julian Farino
Writer: Steve Sharlet
8.1/101,511 votes#10 - Flamingos
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 8/23/2015
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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Network:HBO
Season 1 Ratings Summary
"Pilot" is the best rated episode of "Ballers" season 1. It scored 7.3/10 based on 1977 votes. Directed by Peter Berg and written by Stephen Levinson, it aired on 6/21/2015. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Raise Up".