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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 a revered baseball legend and his namesake daughter. Stanley escorts a boxer to his HBO debut.
Directed by Michael GrossmanGuest stars Jim Lampley, John Salley, James Coburn, Lindsay Crouse, Yogi Berra, Gerry Del Sol, Alexander Ab'Dul, Trevor David
Episode 2
Rita manages a client's political passion, while Arliss helps a team member find her passion. Stanley's new car gets dinged
Guest stars Susan Egan, Cynthia Sikes, Keith Carradine, Chrisanne Eastwood, E.E. Bell, Elton Brand, Ray Lewis, Corey Pearson
Episode 3
Arliss works to make an NBA client's dream come true, while Stanley mentors a student project.
Directed by Michael GrossmanGuest stars Andrea Bowen, Jason Giambi, David Garrison, Angel Santana, Robert Shapiro, Phil Lodwick, Pat Croce, David Gautreaux
Episode 4
Arliss hires a protégé, to the dismay of Kirby. Rita is attracted to the chef at Stanley's new restaurant.
Guest stars Kristoff St. John, Fabio, Jillian Warry Barberie, John Reilly, Anthony Russell, Deion Sanders, Kordell Stewart, Nigel Thatch
Episode 5
Arliss tries to realize his gold record dreams while helping a baseball player through a tough decision.
Guest stars Darius Miles, Quentin Richardson, Tara Lipinski, Grant Show, Robin Atkin Downes, Steve Lyons, Kevin Brewerton, Maurice Greene
Episode 6
Kirby dates a female body builder, while Arliss motivates a traumatized NFL client.
Directed by Robert WuhlGuest stars Nikki Fuller, Tony Gonzalez, Seymour Cassel, Deepak Chopra, Carla Haug, Jack LaLanne, Steve Mariucci, Lauren Powers
Episode 7
Arliss and Kirby support an ex-client's political rise while Rita seeks a spokesmodel for a specialty clothing item.
Directed by Michael GrossmanGuest stars Jeremy Roenick, Gerry Del Sol, Chrisanne Eastwood, Allan Stephan, Glenn Frey, Duncan Bravo, Reggie Miller, David Ogden Stiers
Episode 8
Stanley advises his sought-after football-star nephew on choosing the right college, while Arliss helps a female football reporter negotiate with network executives who see her as too old for the job.
Guest stars Keith David, Larry King, Michael Jace, Van Earl Wright, Patrick Falls, Rob Roy Fitzgerald, Jack Kandel, Sharif Atkins
Episode 9
Arliss and Stanley try to persuade a reclusive former chess champion to get back into the game, and Rita is wooed by a former lover.
Directed by Melanie MayronGuest stars Chrisanne Eastwood, Reuven Bar-Yotam, Mike Bibby, Eileen Brennan, Bill Doyle, John Glover, James Madio, Ross Porter
Episode 10
Stanley and Kirby try to persuade boxer Roy Jones Jr. to endorse an innovative cooking product, while Arliss is smitten with Rita's sports photographer friend.
Directed by Robert WuhlWritten by Robert WuhlGuest stars Roy Jones Jr., Steven Williams, Tom Todoroff, Bill Majik, Gerry Del Sol, Gabriel Bologna, Joseph Bologna, Art Bonilla
Episode 11
Stunned by the sudden death of a good friend, Arliss goes off on a road trip of soul searching, leaving Rita, Kirby and Stanley to manage AMM on their own.
Directed by John MurrayGuest stars Curt Schilling, John Rhys-Davies, Wings Hauser, Joe Theismann, Michael Monks, Dennis Neal, Barry Primus, Ray Proscia
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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