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Episode 1 - Pilot

Series Premiere. After the unexpected demise of a friend and former teammate, retired football superstar Spencer ramps up his efforts to build a post-football career in Miami, and feels pressure from Joe, his boss at a financial firm, to monetize his friendships. Meanwhile, recently retired player, Charles, copes with the realities of finding a new job. A talented wide receiver, Ricky is forced to put his pride aside to find a new home. Vernon, a player on the rise, finds himself in a tight spot and reaches out to Spencer for help.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     

Episode 1 - Season 1, Episode 1: Pilot

Series Premiere. After the unexpected demise of a friend and former teammate, retired football superstar Spencer ramps up his efforts to build a post-football career in Miami, and feels pressure from Joe, his boss at a financial firm, to monetize his friendships. Meanwhile, recently retired player, Charles, copes with the realities of finding a new job. A talented wide receiver, Ricky is forced to put his pride aside to find a new home. Vernon, a player on the rise, finds himself in a tight spot and reaches out to Spencer for help.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

Episode 2 - Season 1, Episode 2: Raise Up

A cash-strapped Spencer struggles to close a deal when Vernon's best friend, Reggie, refuses to step aside, while Jason works hard to renegotiate for his client. On his first day of workouts, Ricky finds that not all his new teammates are friendly. At his new job, Charles finds it hard to keep his mind off the game. At a brunch to talk business, Spencer counsels Vernon to learn from his mistakes.

  

Episode 2 - Raise Up

A cash-strapped Spencer struggles to close a deal when Vernon's best friend, Reggie, refuses to step aside, while Jason works hard to renegotiate for his client. On his first day of workouts, Ricky finds that not all his new teammates are friendly. At his new job, Charles finds it hard to keep his mind off the game. At a brunch to talk business, Spencer counsels Vernon to learn from his mistakes.

  

Episode 3 - Move the Chains

Hoping to attract new clients, Spencer and Joe hold a corporate event. In their fight over Vernon, Spencer and Reggie's rivalry hits the boiling point. Bored by retirement, Charles lets loose for a night. Ricky learns his beef with his teammate, Alonzo, may be due to an awkward connection.

  

Episode 3 - Season 1, Episode 3: Move the Chains

Hoping to attract new clients, Spencer and Joe hold a corporate event. In their fight over Vernon, Spencer and Reggie's rivalry hits the boiling point. Bored by retirement, Charles lets loose for a night. Ricky learns his beef with his teammate, Alonzo, may be due to an awkward connection.

  

Episode 4 - Season 1, Episode 4: Heads Will Roll

Facing pressure from Tracy, Spencer pays a visit to a neurologist. Charles is pursued by a woman he met at Spencer's party, while Joe breaks the rules to try to bag a big client. Ricky attempts to mend the fence with Alonzo. After Reggie tries to hijack Vernon's re-negotiation, Spencer takes a stand.

  

Episode 4 - Heads Will Roll

Facing pressure from Tracy, Spencer pays a visit to a neurologist. Charles is pursued by a woman he met at Spencer's party, while Joe breaks the rules to try to bag a big client. Ricky attempts to mend the fence with Alonzo. After Reggie tries to hijack Vernon's re-negotiation, Spencer takes a stand.

  

Episode 5 - Machete Charge

Ricky tries to find common ground with Alonzo. Charles's marriage is put to the test. Spencer and Joe step in to help Vernon with a crisis.

  

Episode 5 - Season 1, Episode 5: Machete Charge

Ricky tries to find common ground with Alonzo. Charles's marriage is put to the test. Spencer and Joe step in to help Vernon with a crisis.

  

Episode 6 - Season 1, Episode 6: Everything Is Everything

Charles decides to be selfish for a change, while Joe negotiates with Maximo. When Ricky's off-field activities are exposed by the press, he's forced to open up in order to save his career. Spencer decides to face his fears after Tracy confronts him.

  

Episode 6 - Everything Is Everything

Charles decides to be selfish for a change, while Joe negotiates with Maximo. When Ricky's off-field activities are exposed by the press, he's forced to open up in order to save his career. Spencer decides to face his fears after Tracy confronts him.

  

Episode 7 - Ends

Spencer decides to take the hit for Vernon, but finds himself in even deeper trouble. Julie and Bella commiserate over their men, while Ricky lashes out. Jason is unsettled by his mother's new boyfriend. Spencer and Charles say goodbye to Roddney, and reflect on their love of the game.

  

Episode 7 - Season 1, Episode 7: Ends

Spencer decides to take the hit for Vernon, but finds himself in even deeper trouble. Julie and Bella commiserate over their men, while Ricky lashes out. Jason is unsettled by his mother's new boyfriend. Spencer and Charles say goodbye to Roddney, and reflect on their love of the game.

  

Episode 8 - Season 1, Episode 8: Gaslighting

Spencer is forced to face up to his past to try to save Vernon, while Joe makes a very permanent commitment to his future. Charles puts his football skills to work at the car dealership. Ricky shells out the big bucks to win back Bella.

  

Episode 8 - Gaslighting

Spencer is forced to face up to his past to try to save Vernon, while Joe makes a very permanent commitment to his future. Charles puts his football skills to work at the car dealership. Ricky shells out the big bucks to win back Bella.

  

Episode 9 - Head-On

Spencer tries to make amends. Joe feels slighted when he's overlooked at work. Charles gets some life-changing news. Bella challenges Ricky to grow up. Vernon goes MIA after learning some truths about Reggie.

  

Episode 9 - Season 1, Episode 9: Head-On

Spencer tries to make amends. Joe feels slighted when he's overlooked at work. Charles gets some life-changing news. Bella challenges Ricky to grow up. Vernon goes MIA after learning some truths about Reggie.

  

Episode 10 - Season 1, Episode 10: Flamingos

Season One Finale. Spencer faces a major decision when Joe tries to sell him on a new start. Ricky is confronted by his dad. Charles gets a second chance. Jason and Spencer look to talk sense into Vernon.

  

Episode 10 - Flamingos

Season One Finale. Spencer faces a major decision when Joe tries to sell him on a new start. Ricky is confronted by his dad. Charles gets a second chance. Jason and Spencer look to talk sense into Vernon.

  

Episode 11 - Season 2, Episode 1: Face of the Franchise

Season Two Premiere. Convinced to appear on a talk show, Spencer ends up facing off with an old adversary, which puts his company and reputation in jeopardy. A reformed Ricky gets some bad news in advance of his 30th birthday party. Charles relishes his status as a new fan favorite, but learns he may face some changes on the field.

  

Episode 12 - Season 2, Episode 2: Enter the Temple

Spencer makes a play to poach a big client from his business rival Andre, while struggling to find a quick fix for his physical ailments. Ricky considers where to head to next. Reggie fights for what he believes Vernon owes him. Feeling underpaid and undervalued, Tracy takes a stand at a meeting with her boss. Charles gets some insights from his coach.

  

Episode 13 - Season 2, Episode 3: Elidee

Spencer advises a reluctant Vernon to stay quiet when the truth behind his injury threatens his career. Trying to stave off Andre's attacks on their business, Spencer and Joe butt heads over how best to advise a client. Charles worries about whether he's up for a challenge. A hard-to-impress Ricky takes a trip to tour a potential new home.

  

Episode 14 - Season 2, Episode 4: World of Hurt

Spencer and Joe search for Andre's weakness, while Vernon anxiously awaits news. Jason faces an uphill battle as he tries to woo a client. Ricky tries to understand his dad. Charles gets the real deal from Siefert.

  

Episode 15 - Season 2, Episode 5: Most Guys

Spencer tries to give Travis some mentorship, while dodging unwelcome medical news and the ghosts of his financial past. In an attempt to cheer up Vernon, Reggie and Joe buy a wild gift. Ricky encourages Charles to stand up for himself; later, he gets some advice on a big career decision after running into a face from his past.

  

Episode 16 - Season 2, Episode 6: Saturdaze

Spencer attempts to broker peace between Travis and a critic. Struggling to adjust to his new role on the team, Charles is tasked with delivering some bad news. Joe encounters Andre one on one. Still torn about his future, Ricky is thrown for a loop when Dennis decides to have more of a voice in Ricky's life.

  

Episode 17 - Season 2, Episode 7: Everybody Knows

Spencer scrambles to stay ahead after Andre makes a surprise visit to the office. Joe discovers the skeletons in his partner's closet. Ricky tries to make amends with Dennis as Charles plots to keep Ricky in Miami. Travis confides in Spencer during a talk-show appearance.

  

Episode 18 - Season 2, Episode 8: Laying in the Weeds

As Spencer tries to move forward, Joe works to keep things together. Charles and Ricky clash. Travis faces tough questions and worries about his prospects. At his Draft Day party, Spencer asks for help while trying to keep ASM's latest developments quiet.

  

Episode 19 - Season 2, Episode 9: Million Bucks in a Bag

Andre makes Spencer a surprising offer. Ricky considers where to build his legacy. Vernon pushes himself harder to get back on the field. Charles' busy schedule puts him at odds with Julie.

  

Episode 20 - Season 2, Episode 10: Game Day

Season Two Finale. Spencer makes a last-ditch effort to get back what he's lost. Ricky awaits a call that could define his future. Vernon takes a road trip. Siefert offers Charles a big opportunity that comes at a cost.

  

Episode 21 - Season 3, Episode 1: Seeds of Expansion

Season Three Premiere. Looking to score some high-profile clients to pay off his debts to Ricky and Vernon, Spencer hits a roadblock with Mr. Anderson, who wants to focus on the Las Vegas market by partnering with Wayne Hastings, Jr., a casino magnate. Ricky ponders fatherhood; Vernon and Reggie eye an edgy endorsement; Larry makes Charles the face of bad news at a team press conference.

  

Episode 22 - Season 3, Episode 2: Bull Rush

In Las Vegas on business, Spencer gets reacquainted with Chloe, an old flame now working for Wayne, while Ricky challenges the odds in a game of dice. Set up by Joe to represent Kisan, a top running back, Jason ends up sweating it out in a tough neighborhood. Charles gets a public-speaking primer from Julie; Vernon and Reggie make a risky endorsement deal.

  

Episode 23 - Season 3, Episode 3: In the Teeth

Spencer encounters resistance in LA and Oakland to his Vegas expansion initiative. Joe takes a detour with Reggie; Jason blasts Kisan for his lack of transparency; Charles bristles over Larry's failure to give him credit for a lineman he landed; Ricky jumps to conclusions.

  

Episode 24 - Season 3, Episode 4: Ride and Die

Desperate to score a key owner's blessing to bring pro football to Vegas, Spencer and Joe find themselves in a race against the clock involving a pair of equally critical meetings. Spurned by his new teammates, Ricky stages his own private workout, and finds roses aren't enough to appease an angry Amber. Vernon looks for a second chance; tensions between Charles and Larry escalate after a tryout for Kisan.

  

Episode 25 - Season 3, Episode 5: Make Believe

Spencer faces new challenges getting Wayne to finance his Vegas initiative, and ponders his place in the big picture. Looking to mend a long-festering feud between Larry and Coach Berg, Julie persuades Charles to invite both over for a home-cooked meal. Vernon is surprised by an unscheduled visit from a league official; Joe becomes obsessed with virtual reality; Ricky loses focus and pays the price.

  

Episode 26 - Season 3, Episode 6: I Hate New York

With the owners' meeting a week away, Spencer, Joe and Mr. Anderson head north in search of financing for a Vegas stadium. Larry tests the limits of Charles' loyalty and patience; Ricky gets a sobering diagnosis, and presses Jason to close a deal.

  

Episode 27 - Season 3, Episode 7: Ricky-leaks

Spencer finds himself in damage-control mode after an incident involving Ricky and a brash high-schooler. Excited over a possible plum job, Charles bristles over Julie's lack of disclosure at work. Looking to reduce Vernon's suspension, Reggie impresses Candace at the league office. Spencer and Joe find themselves at odds with Anderson over ASM's future.

  

Episode 28 - Season 3, Episode 8: Alley-Oops

Spencer gets unexpected info that leads him to reassess his priorities. Joe considers the best way to break some bad news to the ASM staff. Marginalized once again by Siefert, Charles decides to take matters into his own hands.

  

Episode 29 - Season 3, Episode 9: Crackback

Spencer learns his master plan to bring a team to Las Vegas may be in jeopardy. Ricky arrives at a crossroads, personally and professionally. Charles sees his wish come true in Miami, but ends up with regrets.

  

Episode 30 - Season 3, Episode 10: Yay Area

Season Three Finale. Spencer and Joe get a late-game assist in their efforts to win over team owners. After some soul searching, Ricky maps out a new future. Jason gets Charles another crack at a coveted job. Reggie makes an impact at training camp.

  

Episode 31 - Season 4, Episode 1: Rough Ride

Season 4 Premiere. 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.

  

Episode 32 - Season 4, Episode 2: Don't You Wanna Be Obama?

Spencer becomes immersed in a marketing controversy. Still smarting from their feud in Miami, Charles agrees to give Ricky a chance despite his better instincts.

  

Episode 33 - Season 4, Episode 3: This Is Not Our World

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.

  

Episode 34 - Season 4, Episode 4: Forgiving is Living

Spencer and Joe find themselves in a crisis at SportsX. Ricky considers his motivations in ending his retirement. Jason turns to Donna for help.

  

Episode 35 - Season 4, Episode 5: Doink

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.

  

Episode 36 - Season 4, Episode 6: No Small Talk

Spencer recruits Q to help him leverage a deal. With Reggie in tow, Joe talks business with some extreme skateboarders, collectively known as Illegal Civilization. Charles hosts a pre-free-agent reception.

  

Episode 37 - Season 4, Episode 7: The Kids are Aight

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.

  

Episode 38 - Season 4, Episode 8: The Devil You Know

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.

  

Episode 39 - Season 4, Episode 9: There's No Place Like Home, Baby

Season Four Finale. Spencer takes his fight to the next level. Ricky jeopardizes his comeback.

  

Episode 40 - Season 5, Episode 1: Protocol Is for Losers

Season Five Premiere. While peacefully enjoying retirement and reflecting on his past, Spencer gets a tantalizing offer to become the first black majority team owner in professional football history. 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 outside of football, much to Reggie's chagrin.

  

Episode 41 - Season 5, Episode 2: Must Be the Shoes

After learning of competing owner offers, Spencer returns to the Anderson brothers for financial help. Joe is tasked with apologizing for creating a hostile work environment and, later, sells a big idea to a major client 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.

  

Episode 42 - Season 5, Episode 3: Copernicursed

Just as Spencer reaches out to him with the job of a lifetime, Jason gets an interesting counteroffer from Joe, who's determined to bring his old partner down. Vernon has a tryout at an Esports company and Reggie bemoans his position at Sports X. Ricky turns to partying to deal with his depression. Charles considers what to do about Kisan.

  

Episode 43 - Season 5, Episode 4: Municipal

Spencer settles into his new position and makes a potentially unpopular decision. With Sports X teetering on the edge financially, Joe gets jealous when Kate tries to woo an important editor at a launch party. Ricky tries his hand at being a radio host and voices his true feelings about Spencer. Reggie comes to Vernon with a proposal that will make them both happy.

  

Episode 44 - Season 5, Episode 5: Crumbs

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 get into the gaming business. Charles works hard to land a big player. Jason goes through tough negotiations with the Anderson brothers.

  

Episode 45 - Season 5, Episode 6: Edutainment

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 in the middle of his busiest time at work. Vernon, Reggie and Lance try to recruit a trio of gaming siblings for their new league. Jason celebrates his anniversary.

  

Episode 46 - Season 5, Episode 7: Who Wants a Lollipop

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 who has ambitious plans for his future. Vernon, Reggie and Lance arrive at their first Esports tournament as underdogs.

  

Episode 47 - Season 5, Episode 8: Players Only

Season Five Finale. 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.

  



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