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A behind-the-scenes look at the glitzy, big-money world of professional sports following the eternally optimistic and endlessly resourceful L.A. sports agent Arliss Michaels whose Achilles' heel is his inability to say “no” to clients and employees.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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A behind-the-scenes look at the glitzy, big-money world of professional sports following the eternally optimistic and endlessly resourceful L.A. sports agent Arliss Michaels whose Achilles' heel is his inability to say “no” to clients and employees.
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Episode 1
Arliss deals with the domestic problems of a female tennis superstar. Kirby helps a basketball client graduate from college.
Directed by Robert WuhlGuest stars Daunte Culpepper, Gary Carter, Patricia Manterola, Chrisanne Eastwood, Susan Gibney, Benton Jennings, Beverly Leech, Anjul Nigam
Episode 2
Arliss treks to Canada in an effort to steal a hockey team; Rita uses alternative medicine in her war against age.
Guest stars Gerry Del Sol, David Wells, Charles Durning, Lou Diamond Phillips, Jason Sehorn, Rusty Schwimmer, Jimmy Jean-Louis, Dylan Kasch
Episode 3
While Stanley and Kirby consider investing in rodeo, Arliss rekindles an old flame.
Directed by John MurrayWritten by Robert WuhlGuest stars Derek Fisher, Kathryn Joosten, Shaquille O'Neal, Van Earl Wright, Rick Fox, DeJuan Guy, John Lynch, Andrea Marcovicci
Episode 4
Arliss must deal with a racecar driver's numerous wives while trying to sign him.
Guest stars Floyd Mayweather Jr., Richard Minchenberg, Peter Allas, John Beck, Mark Lindsay Chapman, Siena Goines, Leann Hunley, Cyndi Martino
Episode 5
Arliss tries to get a husband-and-wife broadcasting team their own show; Kirby deals with a spoiled clients's new ""hobbies.""
Guest stars Lesley Visser, Michael Trucco, Bob Costas, Dick Stockton, Shane J. Bobb, Dick Clark, Todd Forsberg, Gary Miller
Episode 6
Arliss seeks revenge on a baseball manager who embarrasses him; an actor studies Kirby as research for a movie role.
Guest stars Roger E. Mosley, Neil Flynn, Jeff Fahey, Tom Ayers, Tom Arnold, Steve Kmetko, Glenn Morshower, Lennox Lewis
Episode 7
Kirby reps a mercurial college basketball coach; Arliss is frustrated trying to sell beachfront property.
Guest stars Jerry Stackhouse, Ken Howard, Kirk Baily, Warrick Dunn, Nancy Linehan Charles, Paula Malcomson, Al Merrick, Michael Monks
Episode 8
While Rita is visiting her family, Kirby and Stanley prepare Arliss' ""surprise roast.""
Directed by Michael GrossmanGuest stars Jeremy Roenick, Norm Crosby, Marshall Faulk, Rosalind Chao, Gerry Del Sol, Chrisanne Eastwood, Allan Stephan, Sparky Anderson
Episode 9
A female pro-golf client conceals a dark secret; Kirby gets hold of a piece of rare memorabilia.
Directed by Michael GrossmanGuest stars Marion Jones, Mailon Rivera, Gerry Del Sol, Ramon Bieri, Elwood Edwards, Dan Lauria, Ted Leonsis, Jane Lynch
Episode 10
Arliss faces his first year in the red, while Kirby deals with his model girlfriend.
Directed by Robert WuhlGuest stars Krista Allen, Tom Todoroff, Joyce Guy, Pat O'Brien, John Billingsley, Mark Cuban, Rich Eisen, Rob Roy Fitzgerald
Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026
Robert WuhlArliss Michaels
Sandra OhRita Wu
Jim TurnerKirby Carlisle
Michael BoatmanStanley Babson
Katarina WittKatarina Witt
Jeremy RoenickJeremy Roenick
Tommy LasordaTommy Lasorda
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