7.8/101,517 votes#1 - Rough Ride
Season 4 Episode 1 - Aired 8/12/2018
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.
Director: Julian Farino
Writer: Stephen Levinson, Rob Weiss
7.9/101,412 votes#2 - Don't You Wanna Be Obama?
Season 4 Episode 2 - Aired 8/19/2018
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.
Director: Julian Farino
Writer: Stephen Levinson, Rob Weiss
7.9/101,205 votes#3 - This Is Not Our World
Season 4 Episode 3 - Aired 8/26/2018
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.
Director: Julian Farino
Writer: Stephen Levinson, Rob Weiss
7.7/101,151 votes#4 - Forgiving is Living
Season 4 Episode 4 - Aired 9/2/2018
Spencer and Joe find themselves in a crisis at SportsX. Ricky considers his motivations in ending his retirement. Jason turns to Donna for help.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.8/101,127 votes#5 - Doink
Season 4 Episode 5 - Aired 9/9/2018
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.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.8/101,032 votes#6 - No Small Talk
Season 4 Episode 6 - Aired 9/16/2018
Spencer recruits Q to help him leverage a deal. With Reggie in tow, Joe talks business with a group of extreme skateboarders known collectively as Illegal Civilization. Charles hosts a pre-free-agent reception.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.4/101,127 votes#7 - The Kids Are Aight
Season 4 Episode 7 - Aired 9/23/2018
Spencer calls on the Anderson Brothers for help. Joe pitches Illegal Civilization to a major shoe brand. Ricky loses his cool at a neighbor’s pool party. Julie accuses an overworked Charles of being afraid to succeed.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.8/10954 votes#8 - The Devil You Know
Season 4 Episode 8 - Aired 9/30/2018
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.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.0/10998 votes#9 - There's No Place Like Home, Baby
Season 4 Episode 9 - Aired 10/7/2018
Spencer takes his fight to the next level and Ricky gets real with Charles.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
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Season 4 Ratings Summary
"Rough Ride" is the best rated episode of "Ballers" season 4. It scored 7.8/10 based on 1517 votes. Directed by Julian Farino and written by Stephen Levinson, Rob Weiss, it aired on 8/12/2018. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Don't You Wanna Be Obama?".