Arliss 1
1996-08-10 | Comedy | 11 episodes7 Seasons
Episode
A Man of Our Times (1996)
While being nominated for the civic honor "Man of Our Times," Arliss must juggle one client's plans for a same-sex marriage on the opening night of a huge ice-skating tour, Kirby's gambling habit, and another client's financial ruin and impending unemployment.
Directed By
- Andy Wolk
Writer
- Robert Wuhl
Negotiating: It's Never Personal (1996)
While high-school hoops sensation Shaler Halimon announces he'll skip college and jump straight to the NBA, Arliss positions himself as Shaler's agent and uses the opportunity to settle a score with team owner Buddy Reingold.
Directed By
- Nick Marck
Writer
- Robert Wuhl
How to Turn a Minus into a Plus (1996)
AMM client and boxing champ Sucre Rey Santos finally gives in and grants top contender Cojones Ochonez a title fight. The huge payday means Arliss can finally buy that Gulfstream Jet he's had his eyes on. But when Ochonez is arrested and tossed in jail, the fight is no mas. However, Arliss gets the governor to sign off and approve the fight, allowing HBO to televise the Battle in the Bighouse, live from the state penitentiary.
Directed By
- Nick Marck
Writer
- Robert Wuhl
Athletes Are Role Models (1996)
Temptation gets the better of squeaky-clean QB Dan Hendricks. Arliss battles with a client's desire to confess his sins to the world while keeping the suspicious media and his scorned wife at bay.
Directed By
- Tucker Gates
Writer
- Kevin Falls
What About the Fans? (1996)
L.A. Kings owner Flora Lansing dangles part-ownership in front of Arliss if he can find a new home for her hockey team--provided there's a new stadium, complete with luxury boxes and PSLs. But this must be kept a secret! So Arliss shops the team to three prospective homes: Raleigh-Durham, Las Vegas, and Mexico City.
Directed By
- Rodman Flender
