Looking at the lives of former and current football players, the show follows former superstar Spencer Strasmore as he gets his life on track in retirement while mentoring other current and former players through the daily grind of the business of football.
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Looking at the lives of former and current football players, the show follows former superstar Spencer Strasmore as he gets his life on track in retirement while mentoring other current and former players through the daily grind of the business of football.
Season 5 episodes
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While peacefully enjoying retirement and reflecting on his past, Spencer gets a tantalizing offer. 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 change, much to Reggie’s chagrin.
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Directed by Chloe DomontWritten by Stephen Levinson, Rob WeissGuest stars Arielle Kebbel, Kevin Durand, Lisa Arturo, Ahmad Dugas, Shannon Merrill Brown, Jaylin Ogle, Emayatzy Corinealdi, Sam Lerner
After learning of competing owner offers, Spencer engages with past allies. Joe is tasked with apologizing for creating a hostile work environment with the help of Kate, a sharp Sports X exec. Ricky and Vernon each consider different kinds of futures, while Charles tries to hide some unwelcome news.
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Directed by Chloe DomontWritten by Stephen Levinson, Rob WeissGuest stars Richard Schiff, Steven Weber, Emayatzy Corinealdi, Sam Lerner, Russell Brand, Jacob Buster, Odell Beckham Jr., Greg Winter
Just as Spencer reaches out to him with the job of a lifetime, Jason gets an interesting counteroffer from Joe. Vernon has a tryout at an e-sports company and Reggie bemoans his position at Sports X. Ricky turns to old ways to deal with his new situation. Charles considers a solution to another headache.
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Directed by Chloe DomontWritten by Stephen Levinson, Rob WeissGuest stars Jazmyn Simon, Richard Schiff, Russell Brand, Catherine Haena Kim, Clara Wilsey, Taj Speights, Porscha Coleman, Shane Brady
Spencer settles into his new position and makes a potentially unpopular decision. With Sports X teetering on the edge financially, Joe gets sidetracked with his personal life. Ricky tries his hand in the media and voices his true feelings about an ally. Reggie comes to Vernon with a proposal that will make them both happy.
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Directed by Rob WeissWritten by Stephen Levinson, Rob WeissGuest stars Emayatzy Corinealdi, Sam Lerner, Russell Brand, Odell Beckham Jr., Catherine Haena Kim, Kris D. Lofton, Azita Ghanizada, Jay Glazer
Spencer faces pressure from all sides as he fights for Kisan. Ricky gets mixed feedback about his radio show. Reggie, Vernon and Lance struggle to convince Joe to invest in a new business. Charles works hard to land a big player. Jason goes through tough negotiations with the Anderson brothers.
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Directed by Rob WeissWritten by Stephen Levinson, Rob WeissGuest stars Jazmyn Simon, Richard Schiff, Kevin Durand, Shannon Merrill Brown, Steven Weber, Emayatzy Corinealdi, Russell Brand, Catherine Haena Kim
In the wake of an unexpected tragedy, Spencer prepares for his first owners meeting. While trying to balance work and his relationship with Kate, Joe decides to go on Ricky's radio show. Charles deals with an unexpected health crisis. Vernon, Reggie and Lance try to recruit a trio of gaming siblings for their new league. Jason celebrates his anniversary.
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Directed by Simon Cellan JonesWritten by Jason LewisGuest stars Jazmyn Simon, Emayatzy Corinealdi, Russell Brand, Odell Beckham Jr., Catherine Haena Kim, Kris D. Lofton, Elijah Isaiah Cook, Azita Ghanizada
When Spencer returns to the Sports X offices to work out a major player deal, he and Joe air past grievances and later, Spencer makes a big public statement that's sure to have consequences. Charles mulls over a new deal from Werner after getting a wakeup call about his health. Ricky gets defensive in a meeting with a Hollywood bigwig.
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Directed by Simon Cellan JonesWritten by Stephen Levinson, Rob WeissGuest stars Jazmyn Simon, Kevin Durand, Emayatzy Corinealdi, Russell Brand, Taj Speights, Shane Brady, Connor Chavez, Christopher McDonald
Despite having a bullseye on his back, Spencer refuses to back down in his fight for the league's players. Joe embraces a new state of mind as he finds peace with himself. Julie encourages Charles to take care of unfinished business. Ricky decides to strike out on his own with his latest project. Reggie takes the next step in his career, with some encouragement from Vernon.
Episode credits
Directed by Chloe DomontWritten by Stephen Levinson, Rob WeissGuest stars Jazmyn Simon, Richard Schiff, Steven Weber, Emayatzy Corinealdi, Russell Brand, Catherine Haena Kim, Taj Speights, Shane Brady
