TV series
A name you can't trust.
Jim Profit works for a multinational company, and isn't above using any means necessary to get ahead, and that includes bribery, blackmail, intimidation, extortion, and even murder. Now everyone at the company, including the president, Charles Gracen are oblivious to his dark side, as a matter of fact, Gracen thinks of him as a golden boy. But when Joanne Meltzer, the company's security chief looks into his eyes, she sees something sinister.
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Profit premiered April 8, 1996. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
Jim Profit works for a multinational company, and isn't above using any means necessary to get ahead, and that includes bribery, blackmail, intimidation, extortion, and even murder. Now everyone at the company, including the president, Charles Gracen are oblivious to his dark side, as a matter of fact, Gracen thinks of him as a golden boy. But when Joanne Meltzer, the company's security chief looks into his eyes, she sees something sinister.
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Episode 1
Jim Profit joins the Gracen and Gracen executive team just as a public scandal erupts from an unethical baby food decision — sparked by a press leak that Profit orchestrated.
Directed by Robert IscoveWritten by David Greenwalt, John McNamaraGuest stars Scott Paulin, Jennifer Hetrick, Shawn Macdonald, Colleen Winton, Topaz Hasfal-Schou
Episode 2
Joanne Meltzer and Jack Walters search into Profit's past, while Profit sets up a key plan to dislodge Jack Walters from his senior position at G&G and clear the way for his own promotion.
Directed by Robert IscoveWritten by David GreenwaltGuest stars Sherman Augustus, Scott Paulin, Jennifer Hetrick
Episode 3
Lawyer Jeffrey Sykes is hired by G&G, but his agenda has more to do with G&G and Profit's deal with a local mobster than actually helping the company.
Directed by Jim CharlestonWritten by David GreenwaltGuest stars Sherman Augustus
Episode 4
Joanne and Profit's rivalry comes to a head when Chaz announces that they will both take a lie detector test. Profit tries to mess with Joanne's mind by blackmailing her psychiatrist.
Directed by Robert IscoveWritten by John McNamaraGuest stars Sherman Augustus, Steven Anderson
Episode 5
Gracen & Gracen wants to acquire a company jointly owned by a legally separated couple, so Profit is charged with getting them back together - even though the husband is acting rather disingenuously. Bobbi sets her sights on Chaz.
Directed by Scott PaulinWritten by John ShirleyGuest stars Sherman Augustus, Kristen Dalton
Episode 6
In order to avoid an imminent FBI investigation, Jim Profit needs something from Dr. Jeremy Batewell. This proves harder than it seems since Gail got him fired for sexual harassment.
Directed by David GreenwaltWritten by W.K. Scott MeyerGuest stars Sherman Augustus, Teryl Rothery, John Hawkes
Episode 7
Profit is having an affair with the newest G&G security team addition - Kelly Hunt. However Ms. Hunt isn't who she appears to be and is a muckraking reporter looking for dirt on G&G.
Directed by Michael EnglerWritten by John McNamaraGuest stars Sherman Augustus, Teryl Rothery, Jessica Tuck
Episode 8
Profit's manipulations come to a head: A secret from Nora's past may hold the key to derailing a hostile takeover of G&G; Joanne and Sykes come close to finding who the real Jim Profit was and Bobbi faces a near-death experience that makes her realize what she really wants.
Directed by Robert IscoveWritten by David GreenwaltGuest stars Sherman Augustus, Teryl Rothery, Shawn Macdonald
Episode information updated Jul 23, 2026
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