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Ballers Season 5 Episodes
Season 5 Episode Guide
8 Episodes 2019 - 2019
Episode 1
Protocol Is for Losers
Sun, Aug 25, 2019 30 mins
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.
Episode 2
Must Be the Shoes
Sun, Sep 1, 2019 30 mins
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 3
Copernicursed
Sun, Sep 8, 2019 30 mins
Just as Spencer reaches out to him with the job of a lifetime, Jason gets a counteroffer from Joe, who's determined to bring his old partner down. Vernon has a tryout at an E-sports company, and Reggie bemoans his position at Sports X. Ricky turns to partying to deal with his depression.
Episode 4
Municipal
Sun, Sep 15, 2019 30 mins
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 5
Crumbs
Sun, Sep 22, 2019 30 mins
The stakes for Spencer Strasmore have never been higher as the fifth season finds him settling into retirement. But when an offer that's too good to refuse comes his way, Spencer goes back into the lion's den, this time as a team owner.
Episode 6
Edutainment
Sun, Sep 29, 2019 30 mins
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 7
Who Wants a Lollipop
Sun, Oct 6, 2019 30 mins
Spencer and Joe air past grievances; Charles weighs a new offer; Ricky meets with a Hollywood bigwig.
Episode 8
Players Only
Sun, Oct 13, 2019 30 mins
In the series finale, Spencer refuses to back down; Joe evolves; Ricky pushes ahead with a new project; and Reggie takes the next step in his career.
