The BEST episodes of Ballers season 5

Every episode of Ballers season 5, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Ballers season 5!

A series centered around a group of football players and their families, friends and handlers.

Last Updated: 9/9/2024Network: HBOStatus: Ended
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Players Only
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7.89
775 votes

#1 - Players Only

Season 5 - Episode 8 - Aired 10/13/2019

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.

Directors: Chloe Domont
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Who Wants a Lollipop
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7.72
769 votes

#2 - Who Wants a Lollipop

Season 5 - Episode 7 - Aired 10/6/2019

Spencer and Joe get into past grievances while working out a major player deal, after which Spencer makes a public statement that's sure to have consequences; Ricky is on the defensive in a meeting with a Hollywood bigwig.

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Protocol Is for Losers
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7.69
899 votes

#3 - Protocol Is for Losers

Season 5 - Episode 1 - Aired 8/25/2019

While peacefully enjoying retirement and reflecting on his past, Spencer gets a tantalizing offer to become the first black majority team owner in professional football history. 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 outside of football, much to Reggie's chagrin.

Directors: Chloe Domont
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Crumbs
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7.65
798 votes

#4 - Crumbs

Season 5 - Episode 5 - Aired 9/22/2019

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 get into the gaming business. Charles works hard to land a big player. Jason goes through tough negotiations with the Anderson brothers.

Directors: Rob Weiss
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Copernicursed
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7.62
829 votes

#5 - Copernicursed

Season 5 - Episode 3 - Aired 9/8/2019

Just as Spencer reaches out to him with the job of a lifetime, Jason gets an interesting counteroffer from Joe, who's determined to bring his old partner down. Vernon has a tryout at an Esports company and Reggie bemoans his position at Sports X. Ricky turns to partying to deal with his depression. Charles considers what to do about Kisan.

Directors: Chloe Domont
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Municipal
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7.54
797 votes

#6 - Municipal

Season 5 - Episode 4 - Aired 9/15/2019

Spencer settles into his new position and makes a potentially unpopular decision. With Sports X teetering on the edge financially, Joe gets jealous when Kate tries to woo an important editor at a launch party. Ricky tries his hand at being a radio host and voices his true feelings about Spencer. Reggie comes to Vernon with a proposal that will make them both happy.

Directors: Rob Weiss
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Must Be the Shoes
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7.53
830 votes

#7 - Must Be the Shoes

Season 5 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/1/2019

After learning of competing owner offers, Spencer returns to the Anderson brothers for financial help. Joe is tasked with apologizing for creating a hostile work environment and, later, sells a big idea to a major client 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.

Directors: Chloe Domont
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Edutainment
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7.51
780 votes

#8 - Edutainment

Season 5 - Episode 6 - Aired 9/29/2019

Spencer prepares for his first owners' meeting in the wake of an unexpected tragedy; Joe agrees to go on Ricky's radio show; Charles faces an unexpected health crisis during his busiest time.

Writer: Jason Lew
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