Episode
Ballers: Don't You Wanna Be Obama?
Overview
Spencer becomes immersed in a marketing controversy. Still smarting from their feud in Miami, Charles agrees to give Ricky a chance, against his better instincts.
Details
- Series
- Ballers
- Season
- Season 4
- Episode
- Episode 2
- Air date
- 2018-08-19
- Runtime
- 28 min
Episode context
Don't You Wanna Be Obama? is Episode 2 in Season 4 of Ballers. It aired on 2018-08-19. The runtime is 28 min.
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Episode 1: Rough Ride
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.
Episode 3: This Is Not Our World
Spencer looks to reign in Lance’s excesses. Vernon gets carried away at a ceremony retiring his number at his old LA high school, to Reggie’s dismay.
More episodes from this season
Episode 4: Forgiving is Living
Spencer and Joe find themselves in a crisis at SportsX. Ricky considers his motivations in ending his retirement. Jason turns to Donna for help.
Episode 5: Doink
Spencer looks to elevate the SportsX TV brand, while Joe weighs a new offer. At Jayda’s insistence, Spencer meets Quincy. Ricky tries to prove to Kisan he’s still got the goods, while Charles is encouraged by Julie to bring more flair to his job.
Episode 6: No Small Talk
Spencer recruits Q to help him leverage a deal. With Reggie in tow, Joe talks business with a group of extreme skateboarders known collectively as Illegal Civilization. Charles hosts a pre-free-agent reception.
Episode 7: The Kids Are Aight
Spencer calls on the Anderson Brothers for help. Joe pitches Illegal Civilization to a major shoe brand. Ricky loses his cool at a neighbor’s pool party. Julie accuses an overworked Charles of being afraid to succeed.
Episode 8: The Devil You Know
Spencer takes a big risk, with the potential to blow the deal. After a heart-to-heart with Ricky, Charles spells out his vision for the team. Joe and Reggie enlist Vernon and Terrell “Sizzle” Suggs to persuade Illegal Civilization.
Episode 9: There's No Place Like Home, Baby
Spencer takes his fight to the next level and Ricky gets real with Charles.