About this season
A behind-the-scenes look at the glitzy, big-money world of professional sports following the eternally optimistic and endlessly resourceful L.A. sports agent Arliss Michaels whose Achilles' heel is his inability to say “no” to clients and employees.
Episodes (11)
1. The Immortal
Aired 16 June 2002 • 30 min
Arliss deals with a revered baseball legend and his namesake daughter. Stanley escorts a boxer to his HBO debut.
2. What You See Is What You Get
Aired 23 June 2002 • 30 min
Rita manages a client's political passion, while Arliss helps a team member find her passion. Stanley's new car gets dinged
3. In with the New
Aired 30 June 2002 • 26 min
Arliss works to make an NBA client's dream come true, while Stanley mentors a student project.
4. There's No I in Team
Aired 7 July 2002 • 27 min
Arliss hires a protégé, to the dismay of Kirby. Rita is attracted to the chef at Stanley's new restaurant.
5. Playing It Safe
Aired 21 July 2002 • 28 min
Arliss tries to realize his gold record dreams while helping a baseball player through a tough decision.
6. Moments to Remember
Aired 28 July 2002 • 30 min
Kirby dates a female body builder, while Arliss motivates a traumatized NFL client.
7. It's All in the Game
Aired 4 August 2002 • 27 min
Arliss and Kirby support an ex-client's political rise while Rita seeks a spokesmodel for a specialty clothing item.
8. Standards and Practices
Aired 11 August 2002 • 25 min
Stanley advises his sought-after football-star nephew on choosing the right college, while Arliss helps a female football reporter negotiate with network executives who see her as too old for the job.
9. End Game
Aired 18 August 2002 • 28 min
Arliss and Stanley try to persuade a reclusive former chess champion to get back into the game, and Rita is wooed by a former lover.
10. Profiles in Agenting
Aired 1 September 2002 • 28 min
Stanley and Kirby try to persuade boxer Roy Jones Jr. to endorse an innovative cooking product, while Arliss is smitten with Rita's sports photographer friend.
11. All That Glitters
Aired 8 September 2002 • 30 min
Stunned by the sudden death of a good friend, Arliss goes off on a road trip of soul searching, leaving Rita, Kirby and Stanley to manage AMM on their own.