7.4/10691 votes#1 - Protocol Is for Losers
Season 5 Episode 1 - Aired 8/25/2019
While peacefully enjoying retirement and reflecting on his past, Spencer gets a tantalizing offer. A year after splitting with Spencer, Joe eyes a big swing at Sports X with his new partner, Lance. Ricky finds himself in hot water with Charles, and Vernon considers a life change, much to Reggie’s chagrin.
Director: Chloe Domont
Writer: Stephen Levinson, Rob Weiss
7.1/10602 votes#2 - Must Be the Shoes
Season 5 Episode 2 - Aired 9/1/2019
After learning of competing owner offers, Spencer engages with past allies. Joe is tasked with apologizing for creating a hostile work environment with the help of Kate, a sharp Sports X exec. Ricky and Vernon each consider different kinds of futures, while Charles tries to hide some unwelcome news.
Director: Chloe Domont
Writer: Stephen Levinson, Rob Weiss
7.2/10479 votes#3 - Copernicursed
Season 5 Episode 3 - Aired 9/8/2019
Just as Spencer reaches out to him with the job of a lifetime, Jason gets an interesting counteroffer from Joe. Vernon has a tryout at an e-sports company and Reggie bemoans his position at Sports X. Ricky turns to old ways to deal with his new situation. Charles considers a solution to another headache.
Director: Chloe Domont
Writer: Stephen Levinson, Rob Weiss
7.2/10479 votes#4 - Municipal
Season 5 Episode 4 - Aired 9/15/2019
Spencer settles into his new position and makes a potentially unpopular decision. With Sports X teetering on the edge financially, Joe gets sidetracked with his personal life. Ricky tries his hand in the media and voices his true feelings about an ally. Reggie comes to Vernon with a proposal that will make them both happy.
Director: Rob Weiss
Writer: Stephen Levinson, Rob Weiss
7.7/10787 votes#5 - Crumbs
Season 5 Episode 5 - Aired 9/22/2019
Spencer faces pressure from all sides as he fights for Kisan. Ricky gets mixed feedback about his radio show. Reggie, Vernon and Lance struggle to convince Joe to invest in a new business. Charles works hard to land a big player. Jason goes through tough negotiations with the Anderson brothers.
Director: Rob Weiss
Writer: Stephen Levinson, Rob Weiss
7.2/10434 votes#6 - Edutainment
Season 5 Episode 6 - Aired 9/29/2019
In the wake of an unexpected tragedy, Spencer prepares for his first owners meeting. While trying to balance work and his relationship with Kate, Joe decides to go on Ricky's radio show. Charles deals with an unexpected health crisis. Vernon, Reggie and Lance try to recruit a trio of gaming siblings for their new league. Jason celebrates his anniversary.
Director: Simon Cellan Jones
Writer: Jason Lewis
7.5/10439 votes#7 - Who Wants a Lollipop
Season 5 Episode 7 - Aired 10/6/2019
When Spencer returns to the Sports X offices to work out a major player deal, he and Joe air past grievances and later, Spencer makes a big public statement that's sure to have consequences. Charles mulls over a new deal from Werner after getting a wakeup call about his health. Ricky gets defensive in a meeting with a Hollywood bigwig.
Director: Simon Cellan Jones
Writer: Stephen Levinson, Rob Weiss
8.3/101,319 votes#8 - Players Only
Season 5 Episode 8 - Aired 10/13/2019
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.
Director: Chloe Domont
Writer: Stephen Levinson, Rob Weiss
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Season 5 Ratings Summary
"Protocol Is for Losers" is the best rated episode of "Ballers" season 5. It scored 7.4/10 based on 691 votes. Directed by Chloe Domont and written by Stephen Levinson, Rob Weiss, it aired on 8/25/2019. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "Must Be the Shoes".