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The Best Episodes of Ballers

Every episode of Ballers ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Ballers!

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Looking at the lives of former and current football players, the show follows former superstar Spencer Strasmore as he gets his life on track in retirement while mentoring other current and former players through the

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Ballers Season 1 Episode 9 - Head-On
    7.9/10(9 votes)

    #1 - Head-On

    S1:E9

    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.

    Director:Julian Farino
    Writer:Steve Sharlet

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  2. Ballers Season 2 Episode 10 - Game Day
    7.8/10(8 votes)

    #2 - Game Day

    S2:E10

    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, but it comes at a cost.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Ballers Season 3 Episode 10 - Yay Area
    7.7/10(7 votes)

    #3 - Yay Area

    S3:E10

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

    Director:Julian Farino
    Writer:Evan Reilly

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  4. Ballers Season 1 Episode 8 - Gaslighting
    7.4/10(9 votes)

    #4 - Gaslighting

    S1:E8

    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.

    Director:Simon Cellan Jones
    Writer:Evan Reilly

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  5. Ballers Season 4 Episode 5 - Doink
    7.4/10(10 votes)

    #5 - Doink

    S4:E5

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Ballers Season 1 Episode 3 - Move the Chains
    7.3/10(12 votes)

    #6 - Move the Chains

    S1:E3

    Spencer and Joe borrow a yacht for a lavish party to woo new clients, but Reggie relishes spoiling Spencer's hospitality every chance he gets, while Ricky discovers the real reason a new teammate isn't too fond of him.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Ballers Season 3 Episode 2 - Bull Rush
    7.3/10(7 votes)

    #7 - Bull Rush

    S3:E2

    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 top running back Kisan, 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Ballers Season 3 Episode 4 - Ride and Die
    7.3/10(7 votes)

    #8 - Ride and Die

    S3:E4

    Spencer and Joe race against the clock in a desperate attempt to score a key owner's blessing to bring professional football to Las Vegas; spurned by his new teammates, Ricky stages his own private workout; Vernon looks for a second chance.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Ballers Season 3 Episode 9 - Crackback
    7.3/10(8 votes)

    #9 - Crackback

    S3:E9

    Spencer learns that 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Ballers Season 4 Episode 2 - Don't You Wanna Be Obama?
    7.3/10(9 votes)

    #10 - Don't You Wanna Be Obama?

    S4:E2

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

    Director:Julian Farino
    Writers:Stephen Levinson, Rob Weiss

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  11. Ballers Season 2 Episode 9 - Million Bucks in a Bag
    7.1/10(9 votes)

    #11 - Million Bucks in a Bag

    S2:E9

    Spencer gets a surprising offer from Andre; Ricky mulls where to put down roots; Vernon works overtime to return to the field; Charles and Julie clash over his busy schedule.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Ballers Season 3 Episode 1 - Seeds of Expansion
    7.1/10(9 votes)

    #12 - Seeds of Expansion

    S3:E1

    Looking to score 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 casino magnate Wayne Hastings, Jr.. Ricky ponders fatherhood; Vernon and Reggie eye an edgy endorsement; Larry makes Charles the face of bad news at a team press conference.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Ballers Season 3 Episode 5 - Make Believe
    7.1/10(7 votes)

    #13 - Make Believe

    S3:E5

    Spencer faces new challenges getting Wayne to finance his Las Vegas initiative; Julie persuades Charles to help mend a feud between Larry and Coach Berg; an unscheduled visit from a league official surprises Vernon; Ricky loses focus.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Ballers Season 3 Episode 6 - I Hate New York
    7.1/10(7 votes)

    #14 - I Hate New York

    S3:E6

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Ballers Season 3 Episode 7 - Ricky-Leaks
    7.1/10(7 votes)

    #15 - Ricky-Leaks

    S3:E7

    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 at 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Ballers Season 1 Episode 2 - Raise Up
    7.0/10(15 votes)

    #16 - Raise Up

    S1:E2

    Spencer clashes with Reggie when he tries to sign Vernon as a client, while Jason works on a contract extension with Dallas. Charles begins to wonder if he retired too early. Ricky fails to connect with a new teammate.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Ballers Season 2 Episode 6 - Saturdaze
    7.0/10(9 votes)

    #17 - Saturdaze

    S2:E6

    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 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 his life.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Ballers Season 3 Episode 3 - In the Teeth
    7.0/10(7 votes)

    #18 - In the Teeth

    S3:E3

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Carter Harris

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  19. Ballers Season 4 Episode 3 - This Is Not Our World
    7.0/10(8 votes)

    #19 - This Is Not Our World

    S4:E3

    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.

    Director:Julian Farino
    Writers:Stephen Levinson, Rob Weiss

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  20. Ballers Season 4 Episode 4 - Forgiving is Living
    7.0/10(9 votes)

    #20 - Forgiving is Living

    S4:E4

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Ballers Season 4 Episode 8 - The Devil You Know
    7.0/10(8 votes)

    #21 - The Devil You Know

    S4:E8

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Ballers Season 2 Episode 8 - Laying in the Weeds
    6.9/10(9 votes)

    #22 - Laying in the Weeds

    S2:E8

    Spencer's Draft Day party finds him trying to keep a lid on the firm's private affairs. Meanwhile, Charles and Ricky have a major disagreement; and Travis wonders how bright his future will be.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Ballers Season 3 Episode 8 - Alley-Oops
    6.9/10(7 votes)

    #23 - Alley-Oops

    S3:E8

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

    Director:David Katzenberg
    Writer:Rashard Mendenhall

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  24. Ballers Season 4 Episode 6 - No Small Talk
    6.9/10(9 votes)

    #24 - No Small Talk

    S4:E6

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Ballers Season 4 Episode 9 - There's No Place Like Home, Baby
    6.9/10(8 votes)

    #25 - There's No Place Like Home, Baby

    S4:E9

    Spencer takes his fight to the next level and Ricky gets real with Charles.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Head-On" is the best rated episode of "Ballers". It scored 7.9/10 based on 9 votes. Directed by Julian Farino and written by Steve Sharlet, it aired on 8/16/2015. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Game Day".