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A complex drama about power politics in the world of New York high finance. Shrewd, savvy U.S. Attorney Chuck Rhoades and the brilliant, ambitious hedge fund king Bobby "Axe" Axelrod are on an explosive collision course, with each using all of his considerable smarts, power and influence to outmaneuver the other. The stakes are in the billions in this timely, provocative series.

7 Seasons
84 Episodes
Ended
Drama
Cast & Characters
Golden Frog Time
9.6/10 (3296 votes)

#1 Golden Frog Time

S2:E11

Chuck finds he has much at stake in the success of a new business venture; Senior, too, is heavily invested. Meanwhile, Axe takes out a massive short and takes steps to insure its failure. Wendy wrestles with a familiar and uncomfortable position: caught between Axe and Chuck.

Elmsley Count
9.2/10 (1793 votes)

#2 Elmsley Count

S3:E12

Axe dominates a capital raise event, but is soon challenged by an unexpected competitor. Chuck looks to strike the ultimate blow on an enemy. Wendy reckons with past decisions, and chooses a side. Connerty confronts Sacker about Chuck's activities. Taylor takes a big position.

Extreme Sandbox
9.2/10 (1780 votes)

#3 Extreme Sandbox

S4:E12

Axe makes a big decision. Connerty gets closer to the truth. Tensions rise, and dynamics shift. Season Finale

The Conversation
9.1/10 (2148 votes)

#4 The Conversation

S1:E12

Chuck goes in search of Axe and an explosive confrontation.

Ball in Hand
9.1/10 (1711 votes)

#5 Ball in Hand

S2:E12

Axe receives news from an unexpected source that he's in the crosshairs of law enforcement. While Axe moves quickly to safeguard his livelihood, Chuck arranges the last pieces of his long game in order to secure victory. Lara marshals her resources to protect what’s hers. Wendy and Chuck make a momentous decision about the state of their marriage. Season finale.

Enemies List
9.1/10 (963 votes)

#6 Enemies List

S7:E10

Prince makes big changes in the wake of betrayal. Chuck forges unlikely alliances as part of his mission to take down Prince. Wendy finds herself in an impossible position, while Axe and Taylor work to dismantle Prince’s sinister moves.

Admirals Fund
9.1/10 (1265 votes)

#7 Admirals Fund

S7:E12

Trust is built and broken as fate hangs in the balance for all when Chuck, Axe and Prince have the ultimate showdown.

The Third Ortolan
9.0/10 (1472 votes)

#8 The Third Ortolan

S3:E6

Axe tracks down a critical piece of evidence that could destroy him. Both Axe and Chuck reckon with just how far they're willing to go to protect Wendy. The Ice Juice case comes to a head when a judge gives Connerty a difficult deadline.

Overton Window
8.9/10 (1401 votes)

#9 Overton Window

S4:E4

Axe Cap suffers an attack at a crucial moment. Taylor considers going into business with an unexpected partner. Axe asks for Chuck’s help. Chuck makes a bold move to advance his own career.

Not You, Mr. Dake
8.7/10 (1290 votes)

#10 Not You, Mr. Dake

S3:E7

Axe and Chuck face mounting evidence of their involvement in the Ice Juice sabotage. Taylor questions Wendy’s authority and motivations at Axe Capital. Connerty makes his case in court but comes up against unexpected witness testimony.

The Deal
8.6/10 (1695 votes)

#11 The Deal

S1:E6

Wendy facilitates a deal that hinges on a meeting between Chuck and Axe.

Quality of Life
8.6/10 (1629 votes)

#12 Quality of Life

S1:E10

Axe and Wendy do some soul searching. Chuck suffers a devastating setback.

The Kingmaker
8.6/10 (1261 votes)

#13 The Kingmaker

S2:E8

Axe investigates who was behind the breakdown in his Sandicot dealings but faces formidable opposition. Chuck digs up dirt on a political rival. Lara makes a PR trip to Sandicot to ease tensions between the town and the Axelrods. Wendy helps Taylor solve a problem at Axe Capital. Chuck and Senior curry favor with a powerful ally.

No Direction Home
8.6/10 (1191 votes)

#14 No Direction Home

S5:E12

Chuck, Axe and Prince maneuver to outsmart and outpower each other. Taylor finds themself at a crossroads regarding their role as a leader, while Wendy struggles to sort out her personal life. Alliances shift in an all-out brawl that leads the future of Axe Capital down an unexpected path. Season finale.

With or Without You
8.5/10 (1205 votes)

#15 With or Without You

S2:E10

Axe deals with a major family disturbance involving Lara and the kids. Chuck considers the potential pitfalls of his personal life while being vetted for political advancement. Wendy tries to right a wrong she committed against Axe. At an impromptu dinner Chuck and Wendy open up to each other.

Currency
8.4/10 (1224 votes)

#16 Currency

S2:E5

Chuck, Connerty and Sacker must rely on an anxious insider who's willing to wear a wire. Meanwhile, Axe's numbers take a big hit, leaving him to scout ideas for a quick play with a huge payoff. Wendy rediscovers her passion for her former job at Axe Capital through an old colleague. The reality of Lara's business starts to affect her marriage.

Indian Four
8.4/10 (1164 votes)

#17 Indian Four

S2:E6

Axe negotiates with a reluctant seller, who is key to the success of Axe’s municipal bond play. Wendy makes a professional decision that adds further conflict to her relationship with Chuck. As attempts to reach a deal with a high profile defendant fail, Chuck’s office faces the uncertainty of jury selection. Tensions between Lara and Axe escalate.

Kompenso
8.4/10 (1025 votes)

#18 Kompenso

S3:E11

Axe determines his employees' worth at the year-end "comp” meetings. Chuck advances a dangerous plan, but is distracted by a friend in need of help. Taylor and Axe argue over Taylor's place and worth at the firm. Wendy seeks Lara's aid with an internal Axe Cap problem. Connerty discovers a new, secret source of information.

A Proper Sendoff
8.4/10 (1077 votes)

#19 A Proper Sendoff

S4:E5

Chuck begins work in a new position. Axe is surprised by a visitor from his past. Wendy deals with the consequences of Chuck’s actions. Taylor goes after an organization that has a history with Axe.

Infinite Game
8.4/10 (1063 votes)

#20 Infinite Game

S4:E7

Axe and Wendy plan a new attack against Taylor. A favor Chuck did turns out to be a liability. Taylor makes a difficult choice for the good of their company.

Game Theory Optimal
8.4/10 (667 votes)

#21 Game Theory Optimal

S7:E9

Chuck makes a daring and risky move to demonstrate his unwavering commitment to taking Prince down. Prince gets tipped off about potential mutiny among his ranks. Wendy is tempted by a new opportunity.

Optimal Play
8.3/10 (1247 votes)

#22 Optimal Play

S2:E3

Axe considers buying an NFL franchise and develops a new ally. Chuck begins a last-ditch case against a banking titan by developing a low-level informant. Axe Cappers attend the annual Alpha Cup Charity Poker Tournament. Wendy makes a controversial appearance at the tournament by accompanying Axe's competitor as his performance coach. Lara launches her new business.

Hell of a Ride
8.3/10 (1131 votes)

#23 Hell of a Ride

S3:E4

Axe explores the new arena of venture philanthropy and looks to neutralize old accomplices. Connerty’s scrutiny of Chuck intensifies. Chuck tries to reconcile with his father. Wags pursues an intensely personal real estate acquisition.

All the Wilburys
8.3/10 (1070 votes)

#24 All the Wilburys

S3:E8

Axe tries for a fresh start at Axe Capital. Chuck asserts his political autonomy—and wrestles with whether to honor his word to a friend. Taylor asks for more independence at Axe Capital. Lara and Axe negotiate a new arrangement regarding Lara's money. Connerty adjusts to an uncomfortable situation.

Chucky Rhoades's Greatest Game
8.3/10 (1315 votes)

#25 Chucky Rhoades's Greatest Game

S4:E1

Season 4 begins with Axe closing ranks, determined to destroy Taylor. No longer U.S. Attorney, Chuck struggles to regain power. Taylor does what it takes to keep their new company afloat.

Short Squeeze
8.2/10 (1759 votes)

#26 Short Squeeze

S1:E4

Axe deals with a betrayal. Chuck learns the inner workings of Axe Capital.

Boasts and Rails
8.2/10 (1421 votes)

#27 Boasts and Rails

S1:E8

A tip throws the case into jeopardy. Secrets surface from Axe's past.

Flaw in the Death Star
8.2/10 (1079 votes)

#28 Flaw in the Death Star

S3:E5

Chuck trades favors with a co-conspirator. Axe and Chuck fight for the loyalty of the same witness. Connerty gets closer to the truth. Axe sends Taylor to Silicon Valley to explore new business opportunities. Dollar Bill plans a big short position on a pharmaceutical company stock, but not everyone at Axe Cap approves.

Victory Smoke
8.2/10 (807 votes)

#29 Victory Smoke

S5:E11

With victory in sight for his bank, Axe plots to secure his deposits by poaching from Prince, a move that proves more complicated than it seems. Chuck, Prince and Sacker wrestle with the personal cost of their plan. Taylor looks to enlist an old foe. Wags prepares for a big day.

Axe Global
8.2/10 (600 votes)

#30 Axe Global

S7:E11

Chuck, Axe and Wendy square off against Prince as the campaign intensity increases. The Prince Cappers’ loyalties are tested as this battle comes to a head.

Risk Management
8.1/10 (1328 votes)

#31 Risk Management

S2:E1

In the aftermath of their Season One confrontation, U.S. Attorney Chuck Rhoades and hedge fund king Bobby Axelrod are digging out of the wreckage. Chuck faces scrutiny from within his office and from the Attorney General. Axe refortifies Axe Capital, and weighs his options for retaliation. The fund wrestles with a precarious economic landscape that threatens the very existence of Axe Cap. Wendy entertains an offer from a rival hedge fund manager. Lara intervenes in an emergency at her children’s school.

The Oath
8.1/10 (1198 votes)

#32 The Oath

S2:E4

Chuck develops a new strategy when his case stalls. Wendy helps a tech billionaire assess a candidate for a special project. Axe considers pledging half his net worth to charity. Lara's business faces a rival. Axe and Chuck find themselves in a room together for the first time since their face-off.

A Generation Too Late
8.1/10 (1110 votes)

#33 A Generation Too Late

S3:E3

Chuck faces a dilemma when he's given a perverse directive. Axe expands upon a secret venture. Taylor and Wags interview a different type of Axe Capital employee. Connerty and Dake close in on key witnesses in the Ice Juice sabotage. Axe and Lara consider an unexpected agreement.

Redemption
8.1/10 (1020 votes)

#34 Redemption

S3:E10

Axe explores an unappealing investment at a desperate moment. Taylor makes a personal compromise for business. Chuck suspects a major foe may be on to his scheme. Sacker calls in a favor from the FBI. Wendy advises an Axe Capper to make bold moves.

Lamster
8.1/10 (949 votes)

#35 Lamster

S4:E11

Wendy weighs her options. Senior makes a shocking discovery. Taylor offers an unlikely solution to help their business. Chuck launches an attack at an enemy. Axe contemplates a risky move.

Implosion
8.1/10 (769 votes)

#36 Implosion

S5:E9

As Prince spirals in the wake of a scandal, Axe looks to take his attack to the next level, putting Taylor’s business in the crossfire. Chuck reckons with his failures and his father’s mortality. Tanner struggles to finish his paintings, while Wendy worries the money may be getting to him.

Pilot
8.0/10 (2581 votes)

#37 Pilot

S1:E1

An inside tip sparks a high stakes game of cat and mouse.

The Good Life
8.0/10 (1602 votes)

#38 The Good Life

S1:E5

Axe unceremoniously disappears. Chuck intensifies his investigation.

Where the F-ck is Donnie?
8.0/10 (1401 votes)

#39 Where the F-ck is Donnie?

S1:E9

A sudden and mysterious disappearance sends both Axe and Chuck spinning.

Magical Thinking
8.0/10 (1444 votes)

#40 Magical Thinking

S1:E11

Axe loses big on a bad trade. Chuck finds proof that could save the case.

Cast & Chracters

Charles 'Chuck' Rhoades Jr.

Charles 'Chuck' Rhoades Jr.

Actor: Paul Giamatti
Wendy Rhoades

Wendy Rhoades

Actor: Maggie Siff
Michael 'Wags' Wagner

Michael 'Wags' Wagner

Actor: David Costabile
Kate Sacker

Kate Sacker

Actor: Dola Rashad
Taylor Mason

Taylor Mason

Actor: Asia Kate Dillon
Mike Prince

Mike Prince

Actor: Corey Stoll

The highest rated episode of Billions is "Golden Frog Time" (S2E11) with a rating of 9.60.

This episode received 3,296 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "Cannonade" (S6E1) with a rating of 5.90.

This episode received 1,302 votes.

The highest rated episode is "The Conversation" (S1E12) with a rating of 9.10.

This episode received 2,148 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "YumTime" (S1E3) with a rating of 7.80.

This episode received 1,758 votes.

The highest rated episode is "Golden Frog Time" (S2E11) with a rating of 9.60.

This episode received 3,296 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "Victory Lap" (S2E7) with a rating of 7.90.

This episode received 1,103 votes.

The highest rated episode is "Elmsley Count" (S3E12) with a rating of 9.20.

This episode received 1,793 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "Icebreaker" (S3E9) with a rating of 7.80.

This episode received 1,025 votes.

The highest rated episode is "Extreme Sandbox" (S4E12) with a rating of 9.20.

This episode received 1,780 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "Fight Night" (S4E8) with a rating of 7.80.

This episode received 994 votes.

The highest rated episode is "No Direction Home" (S5E12) with a rating of 8.60.

This episode received 1,191 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "The New Decas" (S5E1) with a rating of 7.30.

This episode received 1,168 votes.

The highest rated episode is "Hindenburg" (S6E9) with a rating of 7.10.

This episode received 756 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "Cannonade" (S6E1) with a rating of 5.90.

This episode received 1,302 votes.

The highest rated episode is "Enemies List" (S7E10) with a rating of 9.10.

This episode received 963 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "The Owl" (S7E8) with a rating of 6.70.

This episode received 590 votes.

Name Department Job
Allison Estrin Production Casting
Brian Koppelman Production Executive Producer
David Levien Production Executive Producer
Brendan Angelides Sound Original Music Composer

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