Arli$$

Arli$$ (1996-2002)

EndedScripted showComedy, Sports

Comic actor Robert Wuhl, who created and stars, plays Arliss Michaels, a sports super-agent driven by twin motivations of profit and idealism. Arliss is in the race to realize his clients' dreams of stupendous wealth, but he's just as likely to put his reputation (and big bucks) on the line to help a fading player claim his niche in history. As with HBO's The Larry Sanders Show, Arli$$ gets a lot of mileage out of verisimilitude.

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Scheduleevery Sunday (30 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S07E11All That Glitterssept. 8, 2002
S07E10Profiles in Agentingsept. 1, 2002
S07E09End Gameaoût 18, 2002
S07E08Standards and Practicesaoût 11, 2002
S07E07It's All in the Gameaoût 4, 2002
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did the TV show 'Arli$$' premiere?

'Arli$$' premiered on August 10, 1996.

Who was the creator of 'Arli$$'?

'Arli$$' was created by Robert Wuhl.

What was the genre of 'Arli$$'?

'Arli$$' was a comedy-drama TV show.

Who played the lead role in 'Arli$$'?

Robert Wuhl played the lead role of Arliss Michaels in 'Arli$$'.

What was the premise of 'Arli$$'?

'Arli$$' followed the life of a sports agent named Arliss Michaels, who navigated the high-stakes world of professional sports.

Which network aired 'Arli$$'?

'Arli$$' aired on HBO.

How many seasons did 'Arli$$' have?

'Arli$$' had a total of seven seasons.

Who played Arliss' assistant, Rita Wu, in 'Arli$$'?

Sandra Oh played the role of Rita Wu in 'Arli$$'.

What was the running time of each episode of 'Arli$$'?

Each episode of 'Arli$$' had a running time of approximately 30 minutes.

Which famous athletes made guest appearances on 'Arli$$'?

'Arli$$' featured guest appearances by athletes such as Shaquille O'Neal, Dennis Rodman, and Michael Jordan.

What was the setting of 'Arli$$'?

'Arli$$' was primarily set in Los Angeles, California.

Did 'Arli$$' receive any awards or nominations?

Yes, 'Arli$$' received several nominations for Primetime Emmy Awards, including a nomination for Outstanding Comedy Series.

Who were some of the recurring characters in 'Arli$$'?

Some of the recurring characters in 'Arli$$' included Stanley Babson, Kirby Carlisle, and Rita Wu.

What made 'Arli$$' unique compared to other TV shows at the time?

'Arli$$' was unique as it explored the behind-the-scenes world of sports representation, offering a comedic take on the business side of professional sports.

How was the reception of 'Arli$$' among critics?

'Arli$$' received mixed reviews from critics, with some praising its witty writing and unique premise, while others found it lacking in substance.

Did 'Arli$$' have a significant impact on the TV industry?

'Arli$$' was considered one of HBO's successful shows and helped establish the network's reputation for producing quality original programming.

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