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"A Man of Our Times"
Episode: PILOT
Writer: Written by: Robert Wuhl
Director: Directed by: Andy Wolk
While being nominated for the civic honor "Man of Our Times," Arliss must juggle one client's plans for a same-sex marriage on the opening night of a huge ice-skating tour, Kirby's gambling habit, and another client's financial ruin and impending unemployment.
Guests: Bob Costas, Jerry Jones, Elizabeth Manley, Ann Meyers-Drysdale, Shaquille O'Neal, Jim Palmer, Danny Tartabull
"Negotiating: It's Never Personal"
Episode: 101
Writer: Robert Wuhl
Director: Nick Marck
When high-school hoops sensation Shaler Halimon announces he'll skip college and jump straight to the NBA, Arliss positions himself as Shaler's agent and uses the opportunity to settle a score with team owner Buddy Reingold.
Guests: Brent Barry, John Franco, Hannah Storm
"Athletes Are Role Models"
Episode: 102
Writer: Kevin Falls
Director: Tucker Gates
Temptation gets the better of squeaky-clean QB Dan Hendricks. Arliss battles with a client's desire to confess his sins to the world, while keeping the suspicious media and a scorned wife at bay.
Guests: Al Michaels, Warren Moon
"How to Turn a Minus Into a Plus"
Episode: 103
Writer: Robert Wuhl
Director: Nick Marck
AMM client and boxing champ Sucre Rey Santos finally gives in and grants top contender Cohones Ochonez a title fight. The huge payday means Arliss can finally buy that Gulfstream Jet he's had his eyes on. But when Ochonez is arrested and tossed in jail, the fight is no mas. However, Arliss gets the governor to sign off and approve the fight, allowing HBO to televise the Battle in the Bighouse, live from the state penitentiary.
Guests: Al Bernstein, Bobcat Goldthwaite, Jim Lampley, Chris Myers
"What About the Fans?"
Episode: 104
Writer: Jon Hayman
Director: Rodman Flender
L.A. Kings owner Flora Lansing dangles part-ownership in front of Arliss if he can find a new home for her hockey team--provided there's a new stadium, complete with luxury boxes and PSLs. But this must be kept a secret! So Arliss shops the team to three prospective homes: Raleigh-Durham, Las Vegas and Mexico City.
Guests: Kobe Bryant, Jim Hill, Nick Kypreos, Stella Stevens
"The Company You Keep"
Episode: 105
Writer: Joan Ackermann
Director: Mary Kay Place
Mike Armstrong, president of multinational CSM, is interested in buying AMM. Arliss never dreamed of selling until he hears what Armstrong's paying. AMM staffers, particularly Kirby, Rita and Stanley, know their boss is up to something and begin to worry about their job security.
Guests: Barry Bonds, Alex Karras
"Colors of the Rainbow"
Episode: 106
Writer: Jon Hayman
Director: Rodman Flender
A reporter overhears Arliss talking about the South Street Jaboos, a rival stickball team from his old neighborhood, and interprets this as a racial slur. A media siege begins and Arliss is under fire. Meanwhile, free-agent relief pitcher and white supremacist Trevor Heath decides to let Arliss represent him upon hearing the comments
Guests: Ricky Bottalico, Will Clark, Roy Firestone, Mike Lieberthal, Dennis Miller, Nate Newton, Conan O'Brien, Charley Steiner, Fred "The Hammer" Williamson
"Crossing the Line"
Episode: 107
Writer: Joan Ackermann
Director: Robert Wuhl
Why would Arliss even consider representing Anya Slovachek, the 186th ranked woman tennis player whose father is a psychotic maniac? Well, when he sees Anya with his own eyes, Arliss' mind is made up for him.
Guests: Tracy Austin, Joe Carter, Bud Collins, John McEnroe, Alonzo Mourning, Stella Sampras, Dweezil Zappa
"Timing Is Everything"
Episode: 108
Writer: Kevin Falls
Director: Jace Alexander
Arliss and Kirby decide to take beach volleyball to the next level by creating a new made-for-TV indoor tour with high-level glitz, oiled bodies, fluorescent sand and heavy promotion. But everything goes afoul as the tour's top women's pair have irreconcilable differences, and one of the top guys infects his toe on a petrified kelp pod.
Guests: Cecil Fielder, Liz Masakayan, Les Moonves
"The Client's Best Interest"
Episode: 109
Writer: Roger Director
Director: Mike Tollin
In the 12th annual Den Of Thieves Rotisserie Baseball League, Arliss and Kirby hope their Frozen Ropes can bring the title back where it belongs, away from cosmetic surgeon Vic Freed and his hated Silicone Valley. Arliss must resolve a conflict of interest between the good of the Frozen Ropes, and the good of AMM client and Phillies ace Ned Bastille.
Guests: Jim Fregosi, Peter Gammons, Steve Garvey, Pete Incaviglia, Gregg Jeffries, Beverly Johnson, Barry Larkin, Tommy Lasorda, Leo Mazzone, Joe Pantoliano, Mayor Edward G. Rendell, Robert Shapiro, Gary Sheffield, Jonathan Silverman, Brandon Tartikoff
"The Stuff That Dreams Are Made Of"
Episode: 110
Writer: Andy Munsey
Director: Peter Baldwin
As a kid, Arliss idolized Hall of Fame outfielder Rocky Framaggio so much that he still carries around the Rock's rookie card. And now, after a chance meeting at the racetrack, Arliss decides to help the downtrodden Rock make some scratch and get back on his feet. But after the Rock strikes out at three job attempts, Arliss comes up with a stroke of marketing genius.
Guests: Ken Howard, Phil Rizzuto, Dick Stockton
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