Ballers Protocol Is for Losers (Season 5, Episode 1)
TV-MA
TV Episode | 31 min | Comedy, Drama, Sport

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Ballers

Protocol Is for Losers (Season 5, Episode 1)

TV-MA

TV Episode | 31 min | Comedy, Drama, Sport

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; Joe eyes a big swing at Sports X with his new partner, Lance.

Showrunners

Peter Berg | Evan T. Reilly

Director

Chloe Domont

Writers

Stephen Levinson (created by) (written by) | Rob Weiss (written by) | Jason Lew (executive story editor) | Chloe Domont (executive story editor) | Zach Robbins (executive story editor)

Producers

Tommy Armour IV | Peter Berg | Denis Biggs | Julie Camino (produced by) & 4 more

Cinematographer

Rodney Taylor

Editor

Michelle Tesoro

Casting Directors

Susan Paley Abramson | Justine Hempe | Sheila Jaffe

Production Designer

Jim Gloster

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Edit Released

Updated Aug 25, 2019

Release date

Aug 25, 2019 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

Nominated for 5 Primetime Emmy Awards. Another 2 wins & 28 nominations

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27 cast members

Name	Known for
Dwayne Johnson Spencer Strasmore Spencer Strasmore See fewer	Black Adam (2022)
John David Washington Ricky Jerret Ricky Jerret See fewer	Tenet (2020)
Omar Benson Miller Charles Greane (as Omar Miller) Charles Greane (as Omar Miller) See fewer	Ballers (2015)
Donovan W. Carter Vernon Littlefield Vernon Littlefield See fewer	Ballers (2015)
Troy Garity Jason Antolotti Jason Antolotti See fewer	Ballers (2015)
London Brown Reggie Reggie See fewer	Ballers (2015)
Brittany S. Hall Amber (credit only) Amber (credit only) See fewer	Ballers (2015)
Rob Corddry Joe Krutel Joe Krutel See fewer	Warm Bodies (2013)
Arielle Kebbel Tracy Legette Tracy Legette See fewer	John Tucker Must Die (2006)
Russell Brand Lance Klians Lance Klians See fewer	Arthur (I) (2011)
Emayatzy Corinealdi Candace Candace See fewer	Middle of Nowhere (2012)
Kevin Durand Thompson Thompson See fewer	I Am Number Four (2011)
Christopher McDonald Dallas Cowboys Owner Dallas Cowboys Owner See fewer	Thelma & Louise (1991)
Carl McDowell TTD TTD See fewer	Ballers (2015)
Catherine Haena Kim Kate Kate See fewer	The Company You Keep (2023)
Cooper S. Lawrence Benny Benny See fewer	Ballers (2015)
Sam Lerner Dan Dan See fewer	The Goldbergs (2013)
Lisa Arturo Nancy Nancy See fewer	American Pie 2 (2001)
Jacob Buster Colby Colby See fewer	Let the Right One In (2022)
Shannon Brown Young Spencer Young Spencer See fewer	Empire (2015)
Jaylin Ogle Young William Young William See fewer	Criminal Minds (2005)
Ahmad Dugas Pop Strasmore Pop Strasmore See fewer	All Rise (2019)
Keisha Mitchell Agent Agent See fewer	42 (2013)
Victor B. Cohen Football Player (uncredited) Football Player (uncredited) See fewer	Past Due (I)
Gerren Hall Techie (uncredited) Techie (uncredited) See fewer	Cocoa Butter (2016)
Az Rudman Riot Employee (uncredited) Riot Employee (uncredited) See fewer	Ford v Ferrari (2019)
Fabian Urista Young Miami Patron (uncredited) Young Miami Patron (uncredited) See fewer	Carol Burnett: 90 Years of Laughter + Love (2023)