Ballers
TVMA
Comedy
Current and former professional football players navigate life off the field.
Cast & Crew
Dwayne Johnson Spencer Strasmore
John David Washington Ricky Jerret
Omar Benson Miller Charles Greane
Rob Corddry Joe Krutel
Donovan W. Carter Vernon Littlefield
Troy Garity Jason Antolotti
Jazmyn Simon Julie Greane
London Brown Reggie
Dulé Hill Larry
Arielle Kebbel Tracy Legette
Andy Garcia Andre
Russell Brand Lance Klians
Richard Schiff Mr. Anderson
Stephen Levinson Creator
Stephen Levinson Executive Producer
Mark Wahlberg Executive Producer
Peter Berg Executive Producer
Dany Garcia Executive Producer
Julian Farino Executive Producer
Evan Reilly Executive Producer
Rob Weiss Executive Producer
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Upcoming TV Airings
The airings below are based on a generic national schedule. Times and dates can vary by TV provider.
Thursday, October 16
Protocol Is for Losers
Season 5 • Episode 1
While peacefully enjoying retirement and reflecting on his past, Spencer gets a tantalizing offer.
Thursday, October 16
Must Be the Shoes
Season 5 • Episode 2
Spencer engages with past allies when he learns of competing offers; Joe must apologize.
Thursday, October 16
Copernicursed
Season 5 • Episode 3
Spencer offers Jason the job of a lifetime, just as Joe makes him an interesting counteroffer.
Friday, October 17
Municipal
Season 5 • Episode 4
As Spencer settles into his new role, he makes what could be an unpopular decision.
Friday, October 17
Crumbs
Season 5 • Episode 5
Spencer fights for Kisan, facing pressure from all sides; Ricky's radio show garners mixed feedback.
Friday, October 17
Edutainment
Season 5 • Episode 6
Spencer prepares for his first owners' meeting; Joe agrees to go on Ricky's radio show.
Friday, October 17
Who Wants a Lollipop
Season 5 • Episode 7
Spencer and Joe get into past grievances while working out a player deal; Ricky is on the defensive.
Friday, October 17
Players Only
Season 5 • Episode 8
Spencer refuses to back down in his fight for the players; Joe embraces a new state of mind.
Monday, October 20
Pilot
Season 1 • Episode 1
Spencer ramps up his efforts to build a post-football career in Miami; Joe pressures Spencer.
Tuesday, October 21
Raise Up
Season 1 • Episode 2
Spencer struggles to close a deal; Jason works hard to renegotiate for his client.
Tuesday, October 21
Move the Chains
Season 1 • Episode 3
Spencer and Joe hold a corporate event; Spencer and Reggie's rivalry reaches a boiling point.
Wednesday, October 22
Heads Will Roll
Season 1 • Episode 4
Spencer visits a neurologist; Charles is pursued by a woman; Joe breaks the rules to get a client.
Wednesday, October 22
Machete Charge
Season 1 • Episode 5
Ricky tries to find common ground with Alonzo; Charles' marriage is tested.
Thursday, October 23
Everything Is Everything
Season 1 • Episode 6
Charles decides to be selfish; Joe negotiates with Maximo; Ricky's off-field activities are exposed.
Thursday, October 23
Ends
Season 1 • Episode 7
Spencer decides to take the hit for Vernon; Julie and Bella commiserate; Ricky lashes out.
Thursday, October 23
Gaslighting
Season 1 • Episode 8
Spencer must face up to his past in order to save Vernon; Joe makes a permanent commitment.
Thursday, October 23
Head-On
Season 1 • Episode 9
Spencer tries to make amends; Joe feels slighted at work; Charles gets some life-changing news.
Thursday, October 23
Flamingos
Season 1 • Episode 10
Joe tries to sell Spencer on a new start; Ricky is confronted by his father.
Thursday, October 23
Face of the Franchise
Season 2 • Episode 1
Spencer faces off with an old adversary during a talk show appearance; Ricky gets some bad news.
Thursday, October 23
Enter the Temple
Season 2 • Episode 2
Spencer makes a play to poach a big client from Andre; Ricky considers where to head next.
Friday, October 24
Elidee
Season 2 • Episode 3
Spencer advises Vernon to stay quiet; Spencer and Joe butt heads over advising a client.
Monday, October 27
World of Hurt
Season 2 • Episode 4
Spencer and Joe search for Andre's weakness; Vernon anxiously awaits news; Jason woos a client.
Monday, October 27
Most Guys
Season 2 • Episode 5
Spencer tries to mentor Travis while dodging unwelcome medical news; Reggie and Joe buy a wild gift.
Monday, October 27
Saturdaze
Season 2 • Episode 6
Spencer tries to broker peace between Travis and a critic; Charles is forced to deliver bad news.
Monday, October 27
Everybody Knows
Season 2 • Episode 7
Joe discovers skeletons in his partner's closet; Ricky tries to make amends with Dennis.
Monday, October 27
Laying in the Weeds
Season 2 • Episode 8
Spencer tries to move forward; Joe works to keep things together; Charles and Ricky clash.
Monday, October 27
Million Bucks in a Bag
Season 2 • Episode 9
Andre makes Spencer a surprising offer; Ricky ponders where to build his legacy.
Monday, October 27
Game Day
Season 2 • Episode 10
Spencer attempts to retrieve what he has lost; Ricky waits for a call that could define his future.
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