The essential episodes of Heels
Watch these 15 in order and you've got Heels — each pick states its reason.
- 01
Jack Spade is the owner of the Duffy Wrestling League. While he controls everything that goes on inside of his wrestling ring, outside the ropes, he’s fighting to balance his family and professional life.
- 02
In an attempt to drum up more heat, Jack enlists the help of wrestling veteran, Ricky Rabies, setting Ace up with a full house for his comeback match against Bobby Pin. Jack tries to make amends with his brother.
- 03
After a house fire forces Jack and his family to move in with Carol and Ace, the two brothers put their differences aside and their heads together to generate a DWL promo. Wild Bill is back in Duffy, managing the HR blowback from his misbehavior, and giving Ace lessons on how to embrace his inner Heel, inside and outside the ring.
- 04
When the South Georgia State Fair shows interest in featuring the DWL at this year’s fair, it’s on Jack to close the deal with an electric night of matches. But chaos reigns as Bill, Ace, and Crystal each have their own ideas, none of which are in Jack’s script.
- 05
It’s the day of Big Jim’s baby’s baptism and a new beginning for everyone in Duffy. Meanwhile, Jack’s running around town prepping and promoting the upcoming match at the fair, but also trying to make the time for those in his life who deserve it most.
- 06
The South Georgia State Fair is nearing and Jack’s doing all he can to keep his professional and personal lives intact. Staci has increasing suspicions that Jack played a larger role in Ace’s unexpected Heel-turn. Thomas is acting out in school, the DWL’s forced to audition additional wrestlers, and Jack stays busy warding off Charlie Gully from poaching his best talent, including Ace.
- 07
The culmination of all Jack’s efforts finally pays off as the DWL is featured on the biggest stage in its history, but when outside-the-ring drama enters the squared circle, there’s a lot more on the line than the championship belt.
- 08
After the DWL’s successful South Georgia State Fair showing, Ace is left reeling from Jack’s revelation to him in the ring. He flees Duffy, leaving his brother behind to reflect upon the tragedy of their father’s death.
- 09
Ace begins what he hopes will be his journey of spiritual awakening. Back in Duffy, the collective elation from the South Georgia State Fair is fading fast. The financial vultures are circling after the DWL's success.
- 10
Jack goes on the road to find Ace. The DWL has been left in the hands of Willie, who uses the opportunity to start developing a Women's Division with Crystal. Gully comes to town with an offer the DWL can't refuse.
- 11
Ace returns to Duffy determined to leave the DWL and wrestling behind. Crystal worries about her first Women's Division bout. As things with her and Bobby-Pin start heating up, Jack contends with a still-smarting Gully.
- 12
Who the Hell Is The Condamned?
A mysterious new wrestler surges in popularity in Duffy, igniting Gully's ire. He demands the DWL make an appearance at Florida Wrestling Dystopia to make amends. Jack asks Staci to take on more responsibility at the Dome.
- 13
Jack, Ace, and Staci prepare for a potentially life-changing meeting. Willie and Wild Bill think back on an exciting time in the DWL's infancy, when a young Tom Spade faced a similar opportunity.
- 14
In the wake of The Condamned’s growing popularity, Ace begins to lose himself in the myth of his character. The Dome prepares to further woo Continuum. Staci digs further into the Dome's sordid secrets.
- 15
The cross-promotion event is here! Everything culminates with Harmageddon: DWL versus Dystopia. Can Jack and Ace forgive each other and right their wrongs? Or will it all fall apart in the ring yet again?
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