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Pryce Cahill was headed for golf greatness when an on-course meltdown derailed his career. Now struggling to stay afloat, he goes all in to mentor Santi—a teenage phenom with immense potential—and maybe save himself.

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Stick Season 1 Episode 4 - Zero Sum Game
    5.5/10(1284 votes)

    #1 - Zero Sum Game

    S1:E4

    Pryce does everything he can to break through to Santi and get back to training. Zero is presented with an unexpected offer.

    Director:David Dobkin
    Writer:Esti Giordani

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  2. Stick Season 1 Episode 6 - RV Shangri-La
    7.1/10(694 votes)

    #2 - RV Shangri-La

    S1:E6

    Ahead of the U.S. Amateur Championship, Pryce gives everyone a rest day on the campgrounds. Mitts takes a risk. Santi makes a painful discovery.

    Director:Jaffar Mahmood
    Writer:Kate Fodor

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  3. Stick Season 1 Episode 5 - The Birdie Machine
    7.2/10(789 votes)

    #3 - The Birdie Machine

    S1:E5

    Santi tees off at the qualifier with a new caddy as Pryce deploys covert coaching tactics. Mitts delivers harsh truths—and gets some right back.

    Director:Jaffar Mahmood
    Writer:Bill Callahan

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  4. Stick Season 1 Episode 3 - Daddy Issues
    7.3/10(910 votes)

    #4 - Daddy Issues

    S1:E3

    The gang hits the road in Mitts' RV. Pryce's coaching methods get tested in their first tourney. Santi makes a friend who unlocks his game.

    Director:David Dobkin
    Writers:Jason Keller, Christopher Moynihan

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  5. Stick Season 1 Episode 2 - Grossweiner's Law
    7.4/10(904 votes)

    #5 - Grossweiner's Law

    S1:E2

    Mitts and Pryce evaluate Santi's game over 18 holes. While testing out new clubs, Pryce tries to impart some wisdom about staying in the moment.

    Directors:Jonathan Dayton, Valerie Faris
    Writer:Jason Keller

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  6. Stick Season 1 Episode 7 - Dreams Never Remembered
    7.5/10(666 votes)

    #6 - Dreams Never Remembered

    S1:E7

    After a blowup with Santi, Pryce is lost in thought about his past and what could've been. The gang prepare to go their separate ways.

    Director:MJ Delaney
    Writers:Jason Keller, Bryan Johnson

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  7. Stick Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    7.6/10(1078 votes)

    #7 - Pilot

    S1:E1

    Pryce is down on his luck when a chance encounter at the driving range sends him on a mission to secure the opportunity of a lifetime.

    Directors:Jonathan Dayton, Valerie Faris
    Writer:Jason Keller

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  8. Stick Season 1 Episode 9 - Showtime
    7.9/10(603 votes)

    #8 - Showtime

    S1:E9

    Pryce tries to help Santi deal with the pressure of his first PGA tournament. Romantic sparks fly as Santi starts climbing the leaderboard.

    Director:John Hamburg
    Writer:Christopher Moynihan

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  9. Stick Season 1 Episode 10 - Déjà Vu All Over Again
    8.2/10(736 votes)

    #9 - Déjà Vu All Over Again

    S1:E10

    On the last day of the tournament, an unexpected visitor shakes things up while Santi's golf dreams hang in the balance.

    Director:John Hamburg
    Writer:Ryan Hooper

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  10. Stick Season 1 Episode 8 - Clark the Mark
    8.3/10(815 votes)

    #10 - Clark the Mark

    S1:E8

    A brazen plan is hatched to hustle Clark Ross. Pryce gets a chance to prove he was always the better golfer.

    Director:MJ Delaney
    Writer:Jimy Shah

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Zero Sum Game" is the worst rated episode of "Stick". It scored 5.5/10 based on 1284 votes. Directed by David Dobkin and written by Esti Giordani, it aired on 6/10/2025. This episode scored 1.6 points lower than the second lowest rated, "RV Shangri-La".