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Comedy

Drama

An original comic-drama fiction series that portrays the routine of a Brazilian soccer referee in the pursuit of his biggest dream: to blow the whistle at a World Cup final.

Production Companies

PrĂ³digo Filmes

HBO Latin America

Episodes

Cast

Judge vs Judge

1. Judge vs Judge

26th Aug 2012

Football referee Juarez is fighting his ex-wife Manuela in court for custody of their son Vini, but the judge in the case makes it plain that his ruling will depend on the result of an upcoming match.

The Mother

2. The Mother

2nd Sep 2012

Short of money, Juarez goes to live with his mother Rosali and her boyfriend Guzman, an avid football fan. Juarez's boss, Caponero, asks him to referee in the prestigious Libertadores Cup.

Between the Football Boots and the Pointe Shoes

3. Between the Football Boots and the Pointe Shoes

9th Sep 2012

Juarez is horrified when Vini asks him for gymnast slippers for his birthday. Manuela succumbs to the amorous attentions of her divorce lawyer, Rui. Juarez makes a discovery about a colleague.

The Referee's Team

4. The Referee's Team

16th Sep 2012

A worried Juarez must referee a match involving his favourite team, which is facing possible relegation. He asks for help from his friend and linesman Carvalhosa, who unleashes a comedy of errors.

The Hot Lineswoman

5. The Hot Lineswoman

23rd Sep 2012

Juarez and Carvalhosa complain about having to referee a match with a woman when they travel to Venezuela for an important Libertadores Cup game with attractive new lineswoman Vitoria da Matta.

Side Effects

6. Side Effects

30th Sep 2012

Juarez fails the Football Referee Confederation's physical examination and only has one more chance to pass. He takes steroids to improve his chances, but they have some frustrating side effects.

Naked with His Hand in His Pocket

7. Naked with His Hand in His Pocket

7th Oct 2012

Juarez agrees to referee a charity football match between two teams of glamorous models, leaving new girlfriend Vitoria fuming with jealousy but she soon catches the attention of the game's organisers.

The Videotape Is Stupid and the Earpiece Is Useless

8. The Videotape Is Stupid and the Earpiece Is Useless

14th Oct 2012

Juarez is worried about making a mistake on the pitch, so Vitoria suggests helping him out when he referees his next match by sending messages to him from the commentary box via a hidden earpiece.

Yellow Card

9. Yellow Card

21st Oct 2012

With help from Carvalhosa, Juarez manages to set up a lunch meeting with Caponero to talk about his suspension. But on the way to the restaurant, he recalls there's a football match at Vini's school.

What Goes Around Comes Around

10. What Goes Around Comes Around

28th Oct 2012

Juarez is kidnapped by a group of football fans who are enraged by a bad call he made long ago that put their team at a disadvantage. Manuela has had enough of Rui and ends their relationship.

Men Don't Betray Men

11. Men Don't Betray Men

4th Nov 2012

Rosali and Guzman get married, with Juarez and Manuela as witnesses. Vitoria starts a romance with Caponero, so Juarez threatens to reveal their affair to the press unless he gets his job back.

Gold Whistle, Black Whistle

12. Gold Whistle, Black Whistle

11th Nov 2012

Juarez, now reconciled with Manuela, is assigned to referee the final match of the Libertadores Cup. But he's shocked to see his family arrive as guests of the owner of one of the teams about to play.

Finally, the Final

13. Finally, the Final

18th Nov 2012

Juarez receives an offer of millions to throw the match and learns that one of the linesmen is in on the scheme, but Manuela makes it clear that if he takes the bribe, she's leaving him for good.

First air date

26th Aug 2012

Last air date

18th Nov 2012

Status

Ended

Type

Scripted

Original language

pt

Networks