| "Sportin' Waves" | |
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| Atlanta episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 2 Episode 2 |
| Directed by | Hiro Murai |
| Written by | Stephen Glover |
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| Cinematography by | Christian Sprenger |
| Editing by | Kyle Reiter |
| Production code | XAA02002 |
| Original air date | March 8, 2018 |
| Running time | 23 minutes |
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"Sportin' Waves" is the second episode of the second season of the American comedy-drama television series Atlanta. It is the 12th overall episode of the series and was written by executive producer Stephen Glover, and directed by co-executive producer Hiro Murai. It was first broadcast on FX in the United States on March 8, 2018.
The series is set in Atlanta and follows Earnest "Earn" Marks, as he tries to redeem himself in the eyes of his ex-girlfriend Van, who is also the mother of his daughter Lottie; as well as his parents and his cousin Alfred, who raps under the stage name "Paper Boi"; and Darius, Alfred's eccentric right-hand man. In the episode, Earn and Alfred fail at making a deal with a music service when the staff's methods conflict with their interests. Earn goes with Tracy to double some of his profits, while Alfred tries to find a new drug dealer when he is robbed.
According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 0.714 million household viewers and gained a 0.4 ratings share among adults aged 18–49. The episode received critical acclaim, with critics praising the writing, comedic elements, performances, music and themes.