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The Ropes is an inside look into the hilarious, yet explosive world of nightclub bouncing. The series follows the charismatic young Martin, who hustles his way into a job as a bouncer only to be taken under the wing of Big Vic, the club's legendary head bouncer who prides himself on being the epitome of a fighter and ladies man. But soon, Martin is lured into the nefarious underworld by Les, another bouncer with his own crooked outlook. It's then that Martin must wrestle with his head and heart as he navigates a world shaped by bribes, beautiful women, but most importantly brotherhood.
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Season01
- S01E01Meet the BoysMarch 1, 2012—Bouncers at a New York City nightclub are entrusted to maintain the peace, but they can't help but get themselves into trouble. When Martin,
- S01E02InterrogationMarch 1, 2012—When left alone to guard the club's back door, Martin quickly finds himself in over his head. During off hours, the bouncers try to teach Ma
- S01E03Bottles and ModelsMarch 1, 2012—Secrets are revealed as the bouncers navigate relationship and money problems. Big Vic gets into serious trouble while Martin finds himself
- S01E04A Name in VainMarch 1, 2012—Rizzio welcomes celebrities while problems with a rival club rise to new, violent levels. After a stint in jail, a senior bouncer is despera
- S01E05Many Not OneMarch 1, 2012—The tension among the bouncers erupts into violence at every turn. Martin reaches his breaking point as the violence, lying, and cheating re
- S01E06As Much As PossibleMarch 1, 2012—After another attack at the club, the bond of brotherhood is tested yet again. Les engages in some shady business that leads to bloodshed. T
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