8.2/101,019 votes#1 - Kayfabe
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 8/15/2021
Jack Spade is the owner of the Duffy Wrestling League. While he controls everything that goes on inside of his wrestling ring, outside the ropes, he’s fighting to balance his family and professional life.
Director: Peter Segal
Writer: Michael Waldron
7.8/10749 votes#2 - Dusty Finish
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 8/22/2021
As the wrestlers at the DWL worry about the fallout from the previous show, Jack struggles with what direction to take the narrative and the league, especially after an enticing offer from the FWD's Charlie Gully.
Director: Peter Segal
Writer: Michael Waldron
8.5/10730 votes#3 - Cheap Heat
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 8/29/2021
In an attempt to drum up more heat, Jack enlists the help of wrestling veteran, Ricky Rabies, setting Ace up with a full house for his comeback match against Bobby Pin. Jack tries to make amends with his brother.
Director: Jessica Lowrey
Writer: Bradley Paul
8.1/10629 votes#4 - Cutting Promos
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 9/5/2021
After a house fire forces Jack and his family to move in with Carol and Ace, the two brothers put their differences aside and their heads together to generate a DWL promo. Wild Bill is back in Duffy, managing the HR blowback from his misbehavior, and giving Ace lessons on how to embrace his inner Heel, inside and outside the ring.
Director: Jessica Lowrey
Writer: Daria Polatin
9.0/10727 votes#5 - Swerve
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 9/12/2021
When the South Georgia State Fair shows interest in featuring the DWL at this year’s fair, it’s on Jack to close the deal with an electric night of matches. But chaos reigns as Bill, Ace, and Crystal each have their own ideas, none of which are in Jack’s script.
Director: Peter Segal
Writer: Rachel Alter
7.6/10577 votes#6 - House Show
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 9/19/2021
It’s the day of Big Jim’s baby’s baptism and a new beginning for everyone in Duffy. Meanwhile, Jack’s running around town prepping and promoting the upcoming match at the fair, but also trying to make the time for those in his life who deserve it most.
Director: Peter Segal
Writer: Eli Jorné
8.6/10616 votes#7 - The Big Bad Fish Man
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 10/3/2021
The South Georgia State Fair is nearing and Jack’s doing all he can to keep his professional and personal lives intact. Staci has increasing suspicions that Jack played a larger role in Ace’s unexpected Heel-turn. Thomas is acting out in school, the DWL’s forced to audition additional wrestlers, and Jack stays busy warding off Charlie Gully from poaching his best talent, including Ace.
Director: Peter Segal
Writer: Rodney Barnes
9.2/10861 votes#8 - Double Turn
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 10/10/2021
The culmination of all Jack’s efforts finally pays off as the DWL is featured on the biggest stage in its history, but when outside-the-ring drama enters the squared circle, there’s a lot more on the line than the championship belt.
Director: Peter Segal
Writer: Eric Martin
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Genres:DramaAction & Adventure
Network:Starz
Season 1 Ratings Summary
"Kayfabe" is the best rated episode of "Heels" season 1. It scored 8.2/10 based on 1019 votes. Directed by Peter Segal and written by Michael Waldron, it aired on 8/15/2021. This episode is rated 0.4 points higher than the second-best, "Dusty Finish".