Ballers | Season 5 | Episode 1

Protocol Is for Losers

TV-MA | 31 MIN

Season Five Premiere. While enjoying retirement, Spencer gets a tantalizing offer to become the first black majority team owner in pro 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, much to Reggie's chagrin.

1.Protocol Is for Losers

Season Five Premiere. Spencer is shaken out of peaceful retirement by a tantalizing offer.

2.Must Be the Shoes

Spencer goes to the Anderson brothers for financial help; Joe is tasked with an apology at Sports X.

3.Copernicursed

Jason is caught between competing offers from Spencer and Joe; Vernon has a tryout at an Esports company.

4.Municipal

Spencer eyes an unpopular move; Ricky tries his hand at talk radio; Joe gets jealous of Kate's new connection.

5.Crumbs

Spencer faces pressure as he fights for Kisan; Ricky's radio show gets mixed reviews.

6.Edutainment

Spencer prepares for a big meeting; Charles faces a health crisis; Vernon, Reggie and Lance try to recruit gamers.

7.Who Wants a Lollipop

Spencer and Joe air past grievances; Charles weighs a new offer; Ricky meets with a Hollywood bigwig.

8.Players Only

Season Five Finale. Spencer refuses to back down; Joe evolves; Ricky pushes ahead with a new project.