Series synopsis
Bookie is an American comedy television series that premiered on Max on November 30, 2023. It ended on January 30, 2025. It was created by Nick Bakay, Chuck Lorre. It stars Sebastian Maniscalco, Omar J. Dorsey, Jorge Garcia and Andrea Anders.
A veteran bookie struggles to survive the impending legalization of sports gambling, increasingly unstable clients, family, co-workers, and a lifestyle that bounces him around every corner of Los Angeles, high and low.
Premise
A veteran bookie struggles to survive the impending legalization of sports gambling, increasingly unstable clients, family, co-workers, and a lifestyle that bounces him around every corner of Los Angeles, high and low.
Premise: Please bet responsibly.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Sebastian Maniscalco as Danny Colavito
- Omar J. Dorsey as Rayfield 'Ray' Ballard
- Jorge Garcia as Hector
- Andrea Anders as Sandra Colavito
- Vanessa Ferlito as Lorraine Colavito
- Maxim Swinton as Anthony Colavito
Guest cast
- Charlie Sheen as Charlie Sheen (uncredited)
- Angus T. Jones as Angus T. Jones (uncredited)
- Ray Romano as 536 (Artie) (uncredited)
- Eugene Byrd as Eugene Byrd
- Frankie J. Allison as Frankie J. Allison
- Milton T.J. Taylor as Lamar
- Jack Doolan as Bobby Knox
- Ninja N. Devoe as Simone
- Toby Huss as Carl Lurtsema
- Izzy Diaz as Waiter Jerry
- Patrick Cage as Tarifa
- Arnetia Walker as Grandma Marion
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 16 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 8 | November 30, 2023 | December 21, 2023 |
| Season 2 | 8 | December 12, 2024 | January 30, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Always Smell the Money While collecting debts from clients around LA, Danny and Ray attempt to track down actor Charlie Sheen. |
November 30, 2023 |
| 2 |
Making Lemonade After a violent run-in leaves them shaken, Danny and Ray attempt to talk a client off the ledge, while Hector aims to weasel his way onto the team. |
November 30, 2023 |
| 3 |
Trust Your Sphincter While Lorraine's side-hustle backfires, Danny takes a series of high-risk, high-reward bets that could make or break his business. |
December 7, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Mahnanga Danny heads to Modesto in search of Sandra, but soon finds himself at odds with his eccentric mother-in-law. |
December 12, 2024 |
| 2 |
Go to the Labia While Lorraine takes Walt on a spiritual business trip, Hector recruits Danny and Ray to help collect on a soccer bet from a notorious drug lord. |
December 19, 2024 |
| 3 |
Boom, Done, Hello Jesus Wendy finds herself at the center of a twisted love triangle. Lorraine pivots away from Hector. Danny and Ray hire a very odd banker. |
December 26, 2024 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Max |
|---|---|
| First aired | November 30, 2023 |
| Last aired | January 30, 2025 |
| Status | canceled |
| Schedule | Thursday |