Arli$$ 1996
What is Arli$$?
Arli$$ is an American dark comedy television series that aired from 1996 to 2002. Created by Robert Wuhl, who also served as the showrunner, the series features Wuhl in the lead role of Arliss Michaels.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1996
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 80
- Runtime
- 30 minutes
- First aired
- Aug 10, 1996
- Last aired
- Sep 8, 2002
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- HBO
- Genres
- Comedy
- Updated
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Arli$$ is an American dark comedy television series that aired from 1996 to 2002. Created by Robert Wuhl, who also served as the showrunner, the series features Wuhl in the lead role of Arliss Michaels. The program provides a behind-the-scenes look at the glitzy, big-money world of professional sports. The narrative follows Michaels, an eternally optimistic and endlessly resourceful sports agent based in Los Angeles. As the head of a sports agency, Michaels is shown to be willing to do anything for his famous clients. A central character trait for Michaels is his inability to say no to the requests of his employees and clients, which serves as a recurring complication in his professional life. The cast of the series includes Robert Wuhl, Jim Turner, Sandra Oh, and Michael Boatman. The show is stylized in its logo as Arli$$. The provided source material does not contain information regarding episode counts, awards, viewership numbers, or specific plot developments beyond the established premise of the agency.
Should you watch it?
“An optimistic sports agent navigates the high-stakes world of professional athletes and demanding clients.”
- engaging behind-the-scenes perspective
- resourceful lead character
- focuses on niche sports industry dynamics
Watch it if you enjoy comedies centered on the business side of professional athletics.
The series depicts the professional and personal pressures of the sports management industry.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 11 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 A Man of Our Times Aug 10, 1996
- E2 Negotiating: It's Never Personal Aug 14, 1996
- E3 How to Turn a Minus into a Plus Aug 21, 1996
- E4 Athletes Are Role Models Aug 28, 1996
- E5 What About the Fans? Sep 4, 1996
- E6 The Company You Keep Sep 11, 1996
- E7 Colors of the Rainbow Sep 18, 1996
- E8 Crossing the Line Sep 25, 1996
- E9 Timing Is Everything Oct 2, 1996
- E10 The Client's Best Interest Oct 9, 1996
- E11 The Stuff That Dreams Are Made Of Oct 16, 1996
Season 2 · 10 episodes
- E1 A Full Service Agency Jun 17, 1997
- E2 The Value of Loyalty Jun 24, 1997
- E3 Arliss Michaels, American Jul 1, 1997
- E4 The World at Your Feet Jul 8, 1997
- E5 Salary Cap This! Jul 15, 1997
- E6 Kirby Carlisle, Trouble-Shooter Jul 22, 1997
- E7 The Real Thing Jul 29, 1997
- E8 Visionary for a New Millennium Aug 5, 1997
- E9 How to Be a Good Listener Aug 12, 1997
- E10 Truth and Responsibility Aug 19, 1997
Season 3 · 13 episodes
- E1 The Family Trust Jun 7, 1998
- E2 My Job Is to Get Jobs Jun 14, 1998
- E3 Whatever It Takes Jun 21, 1998
- E4 Fans First Jun 28, 1998
- E5 Where Do Clients Come From? Jul 5, 1998
- E6 The Legacy Jul 12, 1998
- E7 What Arliss Hath Joined Together... Jul 19, 1998
- E8 The Working Man's Friend Jul 26, 1998
- E9 Stanley Babson...Win, Place, or Show Aug 2, 1998
- E10 Behind Every Great Client... Aug 9, 1998
- E11 The American Game Aug 16, 1998
- E12 What Would I Do Without Wu? Aug 23, 1998
- E13 His Name Is Arliss Michaels Aug 30, 1998
Season 4 · 12 episodes
- E1 Cause and Effect Jun 6, 1999
- E2 Taking One for the Team Jun 13, 1999
- E3 Our Past, Our Present, Our Future Jun 20, 1999
- E4 People Are Assets, Too Jun 27, 1999
- E5 The Stories You Don't Hear About Jul 4, 1999
- E6 The Changing of the Guard Jul 11, 1999
- E7 You Gotta Love This Game Jul 18, 1999
- E8 To Thine Own Self Be True Jul 25, 1999
- E9 The Cult of Celebrity Aug 1, 1999
- E10 D-Day Aug 8, 1999
- E11 The Art of Give and Take Aug 15, 1999
- E12 Rules of the Game Aug 22, 1999
Season 5 · 13 episodes
- E1 Creatures of Habit Jun 4, 2000
- E2 Making Things Happen Jun 11, 2000
- E3 I Get Involved Jun 18, 2000
- E4 Comings and Goings Jun 25, 2000
- E5 It's Who You Know Jul 9, 2000
- E6 The Value of Honesty Jul 16, 2000
- E7 The Sum of the Parts Jul 23, 2000
- E8 Honoring Our Past Jul 30, 2000
- E9 When Opportunity Knocks Aug 6, 2000
- E10 Last Call Aug 13, 2000
- E11 A Breed Apart Aug 20, 2000
- E12 Where There's a Will Aug 27, 2000
- E13 You Can Pick Your Friends... Sep 3, 2000
Frequently asked questions
What is the show about?
It follows the professional life of sports agent Arliss Michaels.
Who is the main character?
The protagonist is the optimistic and resourceful agent Arliss Michaels.
What is the setting?
The show is set within the high-money world of professional sports.
What is the agent's primary challenge?
Arliss Michaels struggles with his inability to refuse requests from his clients and staff.
What tone does the series have?
The series offers a behind-the-scenes look at the glitzy world of sports management.