Ballers

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

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.

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.

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.

looking for some inspiration,

I was just thinking about you.

Oh! Ha!

You're gonna like this.

Jesse, where do we find the future?

Give me three years, I'll teach you how to fly 'em yourself.

I thought you said you weren't gonna compromise me.

I mean, retirement was the best decision you made.

till he turn into a bumper sticker.

Q likes to focus on flexibility.

We have 24-hour access to tutors,

Hey, Charles, how ya doin'? Buddy!

Oh, I get it. So I'm really Kisan's plus-one.

Just know that he's got a very heavy social calendar.

Right. Your piece is gonna be worth somewhere between 50 and 100.

Your mom knows?

Great to hear. Hope it stays that way,

Yeah, you know him?

That's about a woman right there.

But you didn't go down.

- It never rains in L.A. - Are you committed to this shit?

Come on, Rick, let's get out of the rain.

I'm workin' my ass off too.

What you doin' later? Wanna grab a drink?

I'm serious about suiting up for you this season.

It's not desperation, OK?

and this square cue-ball dude over here is the other owner.

You have anything to say that isn't corporate

And guess who gets to benefit?

- He just try to pull the Roscoe card? - Yeah!

You sure? No interest in historical accuracy?

- That was bullshit. - It's the truth.

My brother was depressed. He wasn't an addict.

just for the right to call themselves a scholar-athlete.

besides them little barbecues me and Julie do at the crib.

- I'm just here for the truffle fries. - And the pre-free agent dinner.

Maybe you should try doing the same.

Ohh, god-fuckin'-damnit!

Rejection is a daily emotion for me.

- Yeah, man, let's do it. - For real?

Never really planned on

Y'all think about that when y'all talkin' them numbers, a'ight?

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.

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

Jess, where is everyone?

We bought the company and its assets from you, Lance,

Hey, Spencer. I was gonna call you on the way over here.

who actually know him call him,

Nah, that ain't true, man. I love you, Randy.

I mean physically, man.

That's what you asked yourself?

It's Strasmore.

Yo, Strasmore, hold your pitch.

If things don't work out between you guys,

You give my love to Gabby and take care of yourself.

Jess, get the fuck out of these offices.

Let me know when you get ahold of Parker.

you conspiratorial asshole!

Why the fuck are you still eating breakfast?

No. The guys who runs things was fired.

Hey, hey, hey! Get your nose back

Avoid him.

- Where'd you hear that? - From him.

That's bullshit.

Sell my shares. Cut me a cashier's check.

Yeah, I know. I lost my phone

Next level shit. Game-changing stuff, OK?

Uh... confused.

This is a charming motherfucker.

Just give us a couple months. That's all. Couple months.

Fuck. Our lives are over.

We just gotta find it. OK?

But it was a little hard when you're rolling at Burning Man

I don't have a family.

I'm not a former All-Pro.

If you like those qualities, you can have 'em at cost,

you know, women empowerment,

I'd say you shouldn't have, but you really should have,

is this is business.

It's just business. It's my business.

so please don't speak.

Now how's life at the chocolate factory without Willy Wonka?

I said, "I apologize" to you.

It's a little late, but it's a step in the right direction.

I got new financing,

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.

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.

We got a big problem.

The whole deal is predicated on the kid fucking surfing

What's that?

is coming into my bedroom, you lost your mind.

So disgusting.

Shit, I don't know about that.

You always know what to say, don't you, Jason?

That's what we should be focusing on.

to set aside some time to meet with me.

Ciao.

Aw, fuck.

- lower your blood pressure. - Fantastic. I'm all ears.

and, don't tell him I told you this,

but I'm a pretty good listener.

- We'd love to. - Eh, yeah.

You want me to post that somewhere for you?

Congratulation him on his new job.

That's the force of Skywalker, brah.

For who, Coke?

Maybe you color blind.

You don't want to be Obama.

And divorced. And accused of at least one homicide.

It's gonna be a little bit different than it's been in other years,

All right, so, we're gonna focus on value.

like Doug Baldwin.

Yeah, but is he still in shape?

Like "shh."

Well, I was in my floatation tank, you needed only to rap on the lid.

They changed the skin tone of Parker to fit this campaign,

I won't deny race is a component.

and I think we should really respect their efforts.

That makes you equally liable.

Sorry. Excuse me.

- It's how we're wired. - Well, not always.

Come on. I've got news for you.

Don Julio Blanco, rocks, please.

If he has to go, I want him to exit

So, how do I manage this whole situation?

So, would you do me a favor and talk to him?

No balance.

Not if you make the right decisions, G.M.

things got a little funky between us, I wanted to come do it in person.

Yeah, that's why I wanted to come down here and speak to you face-to-face,

I thought you wanted the damn job.

What's he so happy about?

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.

I don't... Your fucking mother. I have no idea.

And our other brother, Tricky Ricky Jerret,

May you always have a clean shirt, a clear conscience,

- When I tell you I got you, I got you. - I knew that then.

It's a long story for another time. Go on, get home.

Candy. What do I owe the honor of hearing your voice?

Although, with the new brand of politics taking hold, you'll fit right in.

Come on, get ready. Got things to do, other people to see.

No, we're fine, I'm just on the ballot for the Hall of Fame.

Ran into him last night. He needs to sell his company.

It goes away after I get to know my boss for a few months. I've had a couple.

He had it arranged that way? Why didn't you speak up and say so?

and in this organization in general, they work for you now, Charles.

Where we going next? Someplace romantic like the Maldives?

There's a kid I need you to check out. He's the top quarterback in the country.

Got us something special so we could roll in style while we were here.

God damn! This is a "Real Housewives of Orange County" crib!

- So, is it true that you're retired? - We haven't decided that yet.

It has his-and-her bathrooms and his-and-her closets.

- Let's take it to the window. - You're so crazy.

Rough ride, but worth it for the prestige.

- Christ. Sorry I missed it. - I'm sorry I saw it.

I remember that one. That looked expensive.

The whole beach is strewn with pussy. That is, if you like pussy.

We're more corporate than you might think, Spencer.

That's really kind of you to say. And also it's really beautiful

Joe is telling you the truth. One-one one-three.

- See what it's really about. - I like it.

Let me cover Baby Serene's ears so she don't have to hear this shit.

I don't need to be stuck in some fifteen million dollar Newport Beach mansion

So this surf thing is a pretty big deal, Lance.

So what's a couple hundred more, really, for limitless opportunity?

This boy is money wrapped in skin.

This is not us. It's not what we do. This isn't who we are.

Yeah. I think so. I mean, you know, with our help...

and they know with you here, those days might be numbered.

Why'd they cancel the chocolate chip cookies?

for all the big, cuddly guys.

Yeah! Hell, yeah, everybody's job is safe! How about that?

- Are you fucking with me? - Do I look like I'm fucking with you?

- I'm sorry, man. I had no idea. - It's OK. Not many people do.

You got that "lost" part right. Tell me something good.

Listen, Ricky, try putting out some positive energy into the universe,

Yes, you are. Let's have a seat. You follow high school football?

So if he trusts you, I trust you.