Synopses

November 30, 2023

Bookie Episode Synopses

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Bookie

Season 1, Episode 1: “Always Smell the Money”

Debut Date: Thursday, November 30

While attempting to recoup losses from his clients, Danny (Sebastian Maniscalco) takes possession of some questionable cash. After a run-in with an old friend, Danny and Ray (Omar J. Dorsey) continue their desperate hunt for in-the-red actor Charlie Sheen. 

Written by Chuck Lorre & Nick Bakay; Directed by Chuck Lorre

 

Season 1, Episode 2: “Making Lemonade”

Debut Date: Thursday, November 30

After an unexpectedly violent confrontation, Danny (Sebastian Maniscalco) and Ray (Omar J. Dorsey) scramble to cover their tracks, while Hector (Jorge Garcia) leverages a position within the team. Later, the pair try to talk a desperate client off the ledge.

Written by Chuck Lorre & Nick Bakay; Directed by Andy Tennant

 

Season 1, Episode 3: “Trust Your Sphincter”

Debut Date: Thursday, December 7

When her side-hustle selling shrooms backfires, Lorraine (Vanessa Ferlito) turns to Hector (Jorge Garcia) for advice. Then, after visiting a porn set, pawn shop, and Ray’s (Omar J. Dorsey) various progeny, Danny (Sebastian Maniscalco) grapples with a risky bet that could make or break his business.

Written by Chuck Lorre & Nick Bakay; Directed by Andy Tennant

 

Season 1, Episode 4: “Some Whales Nix the Vig”

Debut Date: Thursday, December 7

After being forced to take an enormous bet from the ruthless gambler, Danny (Sebastian Maniscalco) and Ray (Omar J. Dorsey) must find a way out of the deal. Meanwhile, Hector (Jorge Garcia) helps Lorraine transform (Vanessa Ferlito) her illegal shroom business into a quasi-respectable therapeutic psychedelic enterprise.

Written by Chuck Lorre & Nick Bakay; Directed by Andy Tennant

 

Season 1, Episode 5:“Beware the Family Jewels”

Debut Date: Thursday, December 14

When a client chooses to settle his debts with a hoard of stolen jewelry, Danny (Sebastian Maniscalco) and Ray (Omar J. Dorsey) use the baubles to appease the many women in their lives. Meanwhile, Lorraine’s (Vanessa Ferlito) illicit shaman business threatens to derail the book.

Written by Chuck Lorre & Nick Bakay; Directed by Ken Whittingham

 

Season 1, Episode 6:“Nepo Bookies”

Debut Date: Thursday, December 14

After the passing of his beloved uncle Teddy, the man who taught Danny (Sebastian Maniscalco) how to run a book, Danny squares off against Teddy’s estranged son, Viggy (Stephen Guarino) – who will stop at nothing to get his supposed share of Danny’s book.

Written by Chuck Lorre & Nick Bakay; Directed by Kyle Newacheck

 

Season 1, Episode 7:“The Super Bowl: God’s Gift to Bookies”

Debut Date: Thursday, December 21

The biggest night in sports leads to an even bigger payout, causing Danny (Sebastian Maniscalco) and Ray (Omar J. Dorsey) to scramble for a safe place to stash their windfall. Later, Lorraine (Vanessa Ferlito) and Sandy (Andrea Anders) bond over a shared psychedelic experience, while Hector (Jorge Garcia) accidentally puts the gang’s entire operation at risk.

Written by Chuck Lorre & Nick Bakay; Directed by Andy Tennant

 

Season 1, Episode 8: “A Square Job in a Round Hole”

Debut Date: Thursday, December 21

In the wake of a violent showdown, Sandy (Andrea Anders) gives Danny (Sebastian Maniscalco) an ultimatum: get legit or lose her – and their family. Danny turns to a questionable celebrity source for advice.

Written by Chuck Lorre & Nick Bakay; Directed by Andy Tennant