Arli$$
Overview
Arli$$ offers an insider's perspective on the glamorous and lucrative realm of professional sports. At its center is Arliss Michaels, a relentlessly upbeat and cunning sports agent based in Los Angeles. His greatest strength lies in his unwavering dedication to his clients and staff, though this very loyalty often becomes his downfall, as he struggles to refuse their requests. The show blends humor and drama, providing a unique glimpse into the challenges and triumphs of navigating the high-stakes world of sports management.
Episodes
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1
A Man of Our Times
As Arliss is nominated for the prestigious "Man of Our Times" award, he finds himself balancing multiple crises. One client is determined to hold a sa...
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2
Negotiating: It's Never Personal
As high school basketball star Shaler Halimon declares his decision to bypass college and head straight to the NBA, Arliss sees the chance to step in ...
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3
How to Turn a Minus into a Plus
AMM client and boxing champion Sucre Rey Santos ultimately agrees to a title match with top contender Cojones Ochonez. This lucrative opportunity mean...
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4
Athletes Are Role Models
Title: Athletes as Inspirations Plot: Dan Hendricks, the pristine quarterback, finds himself succumbing to temptation. Meanwhile, Arliss grapples wit...
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5
What About the Fans?
Flora Lansing, the owner of the L.A. Kings, offers Arliss a chance at part-ownership if he can secure a new location for her hockey team—complete wi...
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6
The Company You Keep
Title: The Company You Keep Plot: Mike Armstrong, the head of the global firm CPM, sets his sights on acquiring AMM. Arliss is taken by surprise at t...
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7
Colors of the Rainbow
A journalist accidentally catches Arliss discussing the Jaboos, a competing stickball team from his childhood, and mistakenly perceives it as a racial...
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8
Crossing the Line
Title: Crossing the Line Plot: What could possibly motivate Arliss to take on Anya Slovachek, the 186th ranked female tennis player with a disturbing...
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9
Timing Is Everything
Title: The Perfect Match Plot: Arliss and Kirby aim to elevate beach volleyball by launching a dazzling indoor tour designed for television, complete...
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10
The Client's Best Interest
In the 12th season of the Den of Thieves Rotisserie Baseball League, Arliss and Kirby are determined to reclaim the championship for their team, the F...
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11
The Stuff That Dreams Are Made Of
Growing up, Arliss admired Hall of Fame outfielder Rocky Framaggio to the point that he still keeps the Rock's rookie card with him. When they unexpec...
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1
A Full Service Agency
Catcher Zack Bowers struggles to throw the ball back to the mound, much less reach second base. His troubles stem from his growing suspicion that his ...
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2
The Value of Loyalty
Title: The Cost of Commitment Plot: Arliss faces a tough blow when a longtime friend and client decides to part ways, prompted by his fiancée's desi...
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3
Arliss Michaels, American
Arliss receives an invitation to dine at the White House but struggles to choose the perfect person to accompany him. However, his plans quickly take ...
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4
The World at Your Feet
Kahoutec "Comet" Evans is a tennis prodigy that Arliss spotted years ago when the kid was barely taller than his racket. Now that Comet is ready to ta...
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5
Salary Cap This!
Sports Illustrated is gearing up to feature an article on sports agents, with the goal of choosing one to adorn the magazine's cover. Initially, Arlis...
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6
Kirby Carlisle, Trouble-Shooter
After Arliss injures his back, his hopes of competing in the Crosby Pro-Am alongside golf client Ryan Mason III are dashed. Fortunately, Kirby Carlisl...
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7
The Real Thing
Dan Manville, a client of AMM, is on the verge of hitting his 500th home run. With 500 stolen bases already to his name, he’s set to become a charte...
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8
Visionary for a New Millennium
Arliss is captivated by the marketing genius Giselle Jaynes. With her charm, wit, and allure, she brings a wealth of innovative, forward-thinking conc...
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9
How to Be a Good Listener
Title: Mastering the Art of Listening Plot: Arliss Michaels is having a nightmare of a day: Stanley is contemplating his departure from AMM, while cl...
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10
Truth and Responsibility
Arliss secures Kirby a spot as a sports talk radio host, a perfect opportunity to showcase his clients, particularly Yoshi Kobiashi, the new pitching ...
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1
The Family Trust
After Kirby secures an unprecedented contract for hockey sensation Luc Cassoulet, AMM faces a tricky dilemma: figuring out how to collect its commissi...
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2
My Job Is to Get Jobs
Theo Holt, a dependable backup quarterback and valued member of any football team, faces an unexpected turn when his current team releases him without...
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3
Whatever It Takes
Arliss is no stranger to representing clients who find themselves on opposing sides, but this time he aims to keep running back Quinton Holloway off t...
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4
Fans First
Chaos erupts at AMM when Defensive Player of the Year Lucian Balboa is attacked by an insane fan during the company's Super Bowl party. Arliss is left...
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5
Where Do Clients Come From?
Title: The Client Hunt Plot: When a competitor in the industry dies, Arliss eagerly spearheads the rush to acquire their clients. However, when Leo M...
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6
The Legacy
Title: The Legacy Plot: Arliss has struck a beneficial deal with a prominent Midwestern university known for its football prowess; he secures the sch...
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7
What Arliss Hath Joined Together...
Amadou M'Bow, a client of AMM and an NBA center from Senegal, has fallen head over heels in love. He intends to marry Lisa Levine, a woman from Long I...
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8
The Working Man's Friend
Title: The Working Man's Ally Plot: Amidst a relentless downpour that halts the city, Arliss finds himself nearly isolated at AMM. Just when he needs...
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9
Stanley Babson...Win, Place, or Show
Stanley Babson, AMM's financial genius, is tired of being seen as overly cautious. When Arliss challenges him about his tendency to play it safe, Stan...
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10
Behind Every Great Client...
Title: Behind Every Great Client... Plot: Arliss understands that supporting clients in their personal matters is an essential aspect of his role. Wh...
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11
The American Game
Lockouts and strikes are an unfortunate reality in professional sports, often leaving fans feeling disconnected. However, when a player chooses to cro...
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12
What Would I Do Without Wu?
Rita, the backbone of AMM, finally gets the opportunity to represent clients and quickly demonstrates her talent as an agent. On the other hand, Arlis...
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13
His Name Is Arliss Michaels
Title: The Case of Arliss Michaels Plot: Veteran baseball player Donnie Thurman isn’t ready to retire just yet. When Arliss informs him that no tea...
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1
Cause and Effect
After experiencing some digestive issues, Arliss visits Dr. Irv for a standard examination. However, Dr. Irv's worries about Arliss' family medical ba...
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2
Taking One for the Team
Arliss is determined to secure high school baseball star Jake Battershell before any other agent gets the chance, going to great lengths to impress bo...
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3
Our Past, Our Present, Our Future
Fourteen-year-old skating prodigy Crystal Dupree finds herself in the spotlight as a major asset for AMM. However, with Stanley’s help, she discover...
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4
People Are Assets, Too
As the Lakers transition from the Forum to the Staples Center, the number of courtside seats will decrease, leaving only senior ticketholders with acc...
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5
The Stories You Don't Hear About
Fight night has arrived in Las Vegas, and AMM client Ivory Ortega must defeat Tomate de Cannes to secure a lucrative bout with Oscar De La Hoya. Howev...
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6
The Changing of the Guard
While in Kansas City to negotiate a contract for his shortstop client, Rico Rosa, Arliss finds himself stuck in a heavy fog. Team owner Helga Krupp is...
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7
You Gotta Love This Game
Title: Embracing the Game Plot: With the NBA lockout in full swing, Arliss seizes the moment to shift his attention to different facets of sports man...
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8
To Thine Own Self Be True
Title: Stay True to Yourself Plot: The Korean government demands that AMM client and local hero Ja Ahn Kim fulfill his military obligation, challengi...
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9
The Cult of Celebrity
Cooter McCoy is famous for performing in front of massive audiences, but the country music star has his sights set on baseball instead. He turns to Ar...
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10
D-Day
T-Bagg, the rap sensation, dives into the world of sports management, causing several AMM clients to switch allegiances. Meanwhile, with Arliss laid u...
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11
The Art of Give and Take
Arliss decides to spend some of his foundation's funds to erase a painful memory from his past.
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12
Rules of the Game
Feeling a bit out of touch with his youth, Arliss decides to undergo a makeover in an attempt to recapture his former glory. Meanwhile, Rita begins se...
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Creatures of Habit
Arliss acquires a unique collectible and sends a client to a hypnotist to help him kick his chewing tobacco habit. When the treatment seems successful...
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2
Making Things Happen
Arliss discovers that a close friend and client, on the verge of being inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame, is facing domestic abuse allegations. ...
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3
I Get Involved
Title: I Get Involved Plot: Arliss finds himself in a tricky situation as he navigates a love triangle involving two of his clients who are both roma...
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4
Comings and Goings
Arliss is tasked with assisting a client in laying his mother to rest. At the same time, Stanley is experiencing a streak of misfortune that jeopardiz...
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5
It's Who You Know
Arliss attempts to convince the "pot dealer to the NBA" not to hang up his sneakers by promising to secure a spot for his child at an elite private sc...
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6
The Value of Honesty
Arliss finds himself entangled in a romance with a WNBA coach, but trouble brews when his client, the coach's top player, demands her dismissal. Meanw...
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7
The Sum of the Parts
A baseball client is in desperate need of a kidney, prompting Arliss to persuade the player’s younger brother, who’s in the minor leagues, to step...
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8
Honoring Our Past
When one of his boxing clients decides to join the Army, Arliss searches for a way to help him avoid enlistment. At the same time, Stanley partners wi...
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9
When Opportunity Knocks
Arliss, Rita, and Stanley find themselves navigating challenges in Kirby's absence after he departs from the agency to pursue a new opportunity with a...
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10
Last Call
Title: Final Pitch Plot: Arliss seeks to persuade a wealthy dotcom team owner to renew the contract of a veteran broadcaster whose skills may be wani...
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11
A Breed Apart
Title: A Breed Apart Plot: Arliss sets his sights on the beloved mascot Reggie the Rooster, leveraging a fundraiser that Stanley has arranged for ano...
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12
Where There's a Will
Arliss finds himself appointed as the executor of a famous jockey's will, which surprisingly bequeaths everything to his wife—though he had two. Mea...
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13
You Can Pick Your Friends...
Arliss' wayward brother Archie exploits Arliss' reputation to pull off a con. Meanwhile, Kirby and Stanley devise their own scheme to swindle a wealth...
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1
Setting Precedents
Arliss tackles the personal issues of a renowned female tennis champion. Meanwhile, Kirby steps in to assist a basketball client in successfully compl...
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2
Fielding Offers
Arliss makes his way to Canada with the aim of acquiring a hockey team for himself. Meanwhile, Rita turns to unconventional therapies in her battle ag...
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3
You Are Your Priorities
Arliss heads to Canada with the goal of acquiring a hockey team for himself, while Rita explores unconventional treatments in her battle against the e...
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4
A Question of Character
As Stanley and Kirby contemplate putting their money into the rodeo industry, Arliss finds himself reigniting a past romance.
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5
The Price of their Toys
Title: The Cost of Their Playthings Plot: Arliss works to secure a television program for a married duo of broadcasters, aiming to launch their caree...
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6
Like No Business I Know
Arliss plots his revenge against a baseball manager who humiliated him, while an actor observes Kirby closely to prepare for an upcoming film role.
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7
Of Cabbages and Kings
Kirby represents a volatile college basketball coach, while Arliss finds himself exasperated as he attempts to sell a prime piece of beachfront real e...
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8
As Others See Us
Title: Through Their Eyes Plot: During Rita's trip to see her relatives, Kirby and Stanley take on the task of organizing a "surprise roast" for Arli...
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9
Giving Something Back
A female professional golfer hides a troubling secret, while Kirby stumbles upon a unique piece of memorabilia that is highly coveted.
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10
Hard Choices
Arliss confronts the challenges of his first year operating in the red, struggling to keep his business afloat. Meanwhile, Kirby navigates the complex...
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1
The Immortal
Arliss navigates the complexities of working with a legendary baseball figure and his daughter, who shares his name. Meanwhile, Stanley takes on the r...
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2
What You See Is What You Get
Rita is focused on guiding a client through their political enthusiasm, while Arliss is assisting a colleague in discovering her own passion. Meanwhil...
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3
In with the New
Arliss strives to turn an NBA client's aspirations into reality, while Stanley takes on the role of mentor for a student's project.
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4
There's No I in Team
Arliss brings on a protégé, much to Kirby's annoyance. Meanwhile, Rita finds herself drawn to the chef at Stanley's latest dining establishment.
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5
Playing It Safe
Title: Taking Chances Plot: Arliss pursues his aspirations of achieving a gold record while also assisting a baseball player facing a difficult choic...
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6
Moments to Remember
Kirby finds himself in a relationship with a female bodybuilder, exploring the dynamics of their unique bond. Meanwhile, Arliss takes on the challenge...
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7
It's All in the Game
Title: The Game's afoot Plot: Arliss and Kirby lend their expertise to help a former client ascend in the political arena, navigating the complexitie...
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8
Standards and Practices
Stanley offers guidance to his talented football-star nephew as he navigates the college selection process. Meanwhile, Arliss steps in to assist a sea...
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9
End Game
Title: Final Move Plot: Arliss and Stanley embark on a mission to convince a withdrawn ex-chess champion to return to the competitive scene, reigniti...
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10
Profiles in Agenting
Title: Agent Adventures Plot: Stanley and Kirby work to convince boxing champion Roy Jones Jr. to promote a groundbreaking culinary gadget. Meanwhi...
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11
All That Glitters
Reeling from the unexpected loss of a close friend, Arliss embarks on a road trip to seek clarity and healing. Meanwhile, Rita, Kirby, and Stanley are...
