The BEST episodes written by Stephen Levinson
#1 - Good Morning Saigon
Entourage - Season 2 - Episode 12
When Vince misses an appointment for his physical because he is spending time with Mandy, Eric and Ari start to worry Vince's love life is interfering with business, and Mandy's talent managers have similar concerns. Turtle and Drama do some detective work after they recover Eric's stolen Maserati, which leads them to a musical discovery that turns Turtle into an agent. Turtle strikes a deal with Billy Walsh for the Queens Boulevard score and is convinced his new client is headed for superstardom.
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#3 - Players Only
Ballers - Season 5 - Episode 8
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.
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#5 - The Sundance Kids
Entourage - Season 2 - Episode 7
Vince and the gang arrive at Sundance, eager to see the final cut of "Queens Boulevard" as well as to convince James Cameron to cast Vince in Aquaman. A chance encounter between Eric and Harvey Weingard, a studio big wig leads to an offer for Vince that is a safe alternative to "Aquaman," but Vince instead decides to take his chances and go for the superhero franchise. Although Cameron only sees about ten minutes of "Queens Boulevard," he decides to slot Vince in as his leading man.
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#7 - Protocol Is for Losers
Ballers - Season 5 - Episode 1
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.
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#8 - The Script and the Sherpa
Entourage - Season 1 - Episode 5
The boys are less than pleased that Vince's latest fling, Fiona, has over-stayed the 3-day rule that Vince instated long ago. Eric is re-introduced to an old acquaintance who may have just the script that Vince has been looking for: a story about a guy from Queens. Turtle tries to find a way around a weed drought in L.A.
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#9 - Crumbs
Ballers - Season 5 - Episode 5
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.
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#11 - Copernicursed
Ballers - Season 5 - Episode 3
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.
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#13 - Rough Ride
Ballers - Season 4 - Episode 1
Spencer and Joe weigh the pros and cons of acquiring an extreme-sport agency. Ricky sets down roots in LA with Amber and their daughter, but finds himself yearning for something else. Charles rallies a group of disgruntled employees as he begins his new tenure with the Rams.
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#14 - Municipal
Ballers - Season 5 - Episode 4
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.
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#15 - Must Be the Shoes
Ballers - Season 5 - Episode 2
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.
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#17 - Pilot
Ballers - Season 1 - Episode 1
Former Miami Dolphins stand-out Spencer Strasmore and his friend Charles Greene must cope with the realities of life after football. Spencer starts working for a financial advisor, helping sign and mentor his younger friends still in the NFL, while Charles gets a job at a car dealership. Meanwhile, a mistake may cost Green Bay Packers wide receiver Ricky Jerret his roster spot when he's involved in an altercation at a nightclub.
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