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Ballers•Season 5•Episode 1

Protocol Is for Losers

7.4/10 · 735 votesAug 25, 201928 min

Ranked #3 of 8 in Season 5•matches the season avg

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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

Directed byChloe Domont

Written byRob Weiss, Stephen Levinson

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Protocol Is for Losers

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Cast8

Dwayne Johnson

Spencer Strassmore

Rob Corddry

Joe Krutel

John David Washington

Ricky Jerret

Omar Benson Miller

Charles Greane

Troy Garity

Jason Antolotti

London Brown

Reggie

Donovan W. Carter

Vernon Littlefield

Brittany S. Hall

Amber

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Rob Weiss

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Stephen Levinson

Writer

Chloe Domont

Director

Christopher Ferguson

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Episode Summary

"Protocol Is for Losers" is episode 1 of Ballers season 5. It scored 7.4/10 from 735 votes, ranking #3 of 8 episodes this season (season average 7.4). Directed by Chloe Domont and written by Rob Weiss, Stephen Levinson, it aired on August 25, 2019.

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