Ballers
SportsAthletic competition and the world around it.This show: 9/10Elites & privilegeThe rich and powerful, glamorous or rotten.This show: 7/10FriendshipA friend group's dynamics carry the show.This show: 7/10Easy watchingLow-demand television where half your attention is enough.This show: 7/10
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Starring
Dwayne JohnsonJohn David WashingtonDonovan W. CarterTroy GarityOmar Benson MillerRob Corddry
Written by
Stephen Levinson
Starring
Dwayne JohnsonJohn David WashingtonDonovan W. CarterTroy GarityOmar Benson MillerRob Corddry
Written by
Stephen Levinson
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Ballers Episode Ratings Heatmap
| Avg | E1 | E2 | E3 | E4 | E5 | E6 | E7 | E8 | E9 | E10 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S1 | 7.7 | 7.3 | 7.4 | 7.6 | 7.7 | 7.6 | 7.8 | 7.5 | 7.7 | 8.2 | 8.0 | |
| S2 | 8.0 | 7.7 | 7.6 | 7.9 | 7.7 | 7.7 | 7.8 | 8.0 | 8.1 | 8.0 | 8.5 | |
| S3 | 7.8 | 7.7 | 7.9 | 7.6 | 7.7 | 7.9 | 7.9 | 7.7 | 7.8 | 8.0 | 7.9 | |
| S4 | 7.6 | 7.6 | 7.7 | 7.8 | 7.5 | 7.6 | 7.6 | 7.2 | 7.6 | 7.8 | ||
| S5 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.1 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.5 | 7.2 | 7.4 | 7.9 |
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About
"Fame, football, and money's messy aftermath"
Ballers follows a retired NFL star, played by Dwayne Johnson, who reinvents himself as a financial manager for current and former football players in Miami. It's a glossy, fast-moving mix of comedy and drama about money, ego, and the fear of life after fame. The tone stays light and breezy even when the stakes turn serious, carried mostly by Johnson's charisma and a strong ensemble. Expect flashy parties, business deals gone sideways, and locker-room bonding rather than deep football action. It's easy, binge-friendly entertainment more interested in vibes than substance.
Watch it for
Dwayne Johnson's effortless charm anchoring a breezy look at pro athletes' business lives.
Maybe skip if
you want real football action or deeper emotional stakes instead of glossy lifestyle drama.
Written by our AI editor to help you decide, spoiler-free by design.
All Seasons
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Season 12015
7.716K104h 37m
Season 1 follows various past and present football players as they navigate life off the field. Leading the pack is Spencer, a retired superstar who is trying to find a foothold as a financial manager to current players. Within his inner circle are talented but volatile wide receiver Charles; a reluctantly retired lineman struggling to adjust to life after the game; and rookie sensation Vernon, who lands himself in hot financial water.
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Season 22016
8.014K104h 47m
In Season 2, things are more competitive and complicated than ever. Retired football star turned financial manager Spencer is forced to face demons from his past as he goes head-to-head with the biggest shark in the business, Andre Allen. Meanwhile, Spencer's closest friends and clients struggle to find their footing in a world where it's “go big” or go home.
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Season 32017
7.812K104h 51m
New City. Same Hustle. Back for their third season, Spencer Strassmore and the rest of the 'Ballers’ are ready to bring the heat beyond Miami.
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Season 42018
7.611K94h 37m
Spencer and Joe take their skills to Los Angeles as they look to expand their roster and horizons in the world of action sports.
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Season 52019
7.46K84h 1m
The final season finds Spencer settling into retirement and reflecting on his past, when an offer that's too good to refuse comes his way and sends him back into the lion's den, this time as a team owner. In the wake of his split with Spencer, an ambitious Joe gambles aggressively to make Sports X greater than ever with the help of his new partner, Lance.
Full Cast & Crew
Cast
Dwayne Johnson Spencer Strasmore
John David Washington Ricky Jerret
Donovan W. Carter Vernon Littlefield
Troy Garity Jason Antolotti, Jason
Omar Benson Miller Charles Greane
Rob Corddry Joe Krutel
London Brown Reggie
Jazmyn Simon Julie Greane
Carl McDowell TTD
Richard Schiff Mr. Anderson
Crew
Stephen Levinson
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