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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

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Billions Season 6 Episode 1 - Cannonade
    5.9/10(1372 votes)

    #1 - Cannonade

    S6:E1

    Prince revamps the team in his image with mixed results, leading him to question if he wants to keep any of them at all. Chuck, clearing his head upstate, leads a crusade against a local blue blood. Meanwhile, Wags, Wendy and Taylor all try to wrap their heads around their new positions under Prince.

    Director:Joshua Marston
    Writers:Brian Koppelman, David Levien

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  2. Billions Season 6 Episode 2 - Lyin' Eyes
    5.9/10(1046 votes)

    #2 - Lyin' Eyes

    S6:E2

    Prince instructs the trading floor on a new play but is met with skepticism. Taylor and Wendy try to nail down Prince's intentions, while Wags struggles to hide a conflict of interest. Meanwhile, Chuck decides to go after the entire billionaire class, first tackling the plight of the New York City doormen.

    Director:Joshua Marston
    Writer:Emily Hornsby

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  3. Billions Season 6 Episode 3 - STD
    5.9/10(957 votes)

    #3 - STD

    S6:E3

    Prince works to secure a key supporter in his bid for the games but faces an unexpected challenge when news leaks that another player is honing in on the NYC bid. Chuck investigates a mysterious run on the NYAG land bank. Taylor is forced to weigh a different kind of cost when old friends get caught in a business crossfire.

    Director:Chloe Domont
    Writer:Theo Travers

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  4. Billions Season 6 Episode 6 - Hostis Humani Generis
    5.9/10(851 votes)

    #4 - Hostis Humani Generis

    S6:E6

    After a donation to the city of New York puts a strain on the firm, Prince must find fresh capital. Despite skepticism from his team, Chuck searches for a way to undermine Prince's largesse. Sacker and a competitor size each other up.

    Director:Tara Nicole Weyr
    Writer:Beth Schacter

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  5. Billions Season 6 Episode 5 - Rock of Eye
    6.0/10(836 votes)

    #5 - Rock of Eye

    S6:E5

    With a new player at Prince Cap, the trading floor scrambles to stake out their turf. Meanwhile, Taylor makes a huge bet on a risky play and Chuck tries to bring home a worthy case but encounters an unexpected challenge.

    Director:Tara Nicole Weyr
    Writer:Eli Attie

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  6. Billions Season 6 Episode 8 - The Big Ugly
    6.0/10(804 votes)

    #6 - The Big Ugly

    S6:E8

    In the aftermath of the Commission’s decision, Prince encourages his team to find new investments, and Wendy prepares for the future. Feeling pressure from Philip, Taylor goes all-in on a questionable play. Rian, eager to escape work stress, comes to an unlikely arrangement with Wags. Meanwhile, Chuck uses New York politics to his advantage.

    Director:Sylvain White
    Writers:Brian Koppelman, David Levien, Lio Sigerson

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  7. Billions Season 6 Episode 7 - Napoleon's Hat
    6.3/10(737 votes)

    #7 - Napoleon's Hat

    S6:E7

    As the Commission’s announcement draws near, Prince must decide just how far he’ll go to secure his bid. Chuck, determined to find wrongdoing in Prince’s pursuit of the games, follows a lead. Mase Carb develops a new algorithm, and Taylor uses it to their advantage. Chuck and Wendy reconnect.

    Director:Shaz Bennett
    Writer:Emily Hornsby

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  8. Billions Season 6 Episode 4 - Burn Rate
    6.4/10(944 votes)

    #8 - Burn Rate

    S6:E4

    Facing political headwinds against the Olympic Games, Prince turns to Wendy for help. Meanwhile, Scooter and Wags must work together to help secure the games. Taylor chases a holy grail play and Sacker makes a big decision.

    Director:Chloe Domont
    Writers:Brian Koppelman, David Levien, Lio Sigerson

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  9. Billions Season 6 Episode 12 - Cold Storage
    6.4/10(857 votes)

    #9 - Cold Storage

    S6:E12

    The discovery of Prince's true plan pushes Chuck to undertake his most dangerous gambit yet, one final all-in gamble that will see the loser sent to prison.

    Director:Adam Bernstein
    Writers:Brian Koppelman, David Levien, Beth Schacter

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  10. Billions Season 6 Episode 11 - Succession
    6.5/10(702 votes)

    #10 - Succession

    S6:E11

    Prince's plan is put in jeopardy when Chuck unleashes a new kind of attack. Meanwhile, a discovery sets off chaos at Michael Prince Capital. Prince makes an announcement that pushes the tension between Philip and Taylor to the boiling point.

    Director:Darren Grant
    Writers:Brian Koppelman, David Levien, Eli Attie

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  11. Billions Season 6 Episode 10 - Johnny Favorite
    6.6/10(710 votes)

    #11 - Johnny Favorite

    S6:E10

    Senior and Chuck’s friends take Chuck on a retreat to regroup. Prince looks to consolidate his wins. Wendy tries to figure out Prince’s bigger picture. Sacker reckons with some old skeletons in her closet.

    Director:Adam Bernstein
    Writers:Emily Hornsby, Beth Schacter

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  12. Billions Season 7 Episode 3 - Winston Dick Energy
    6.7/10(575 votes)

    #12 - Winston Dick Energy

    S7:E3

    Prince attempts to leverage a past employee's work for his own gain. Chuck rallies the troops at his old stomping grounds. A betrayal from within Prince Cap shakes Wendy's confidence.

    Director:Darren Grant
    Writer:Mae Smith

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  13. Billions Season 7 Episode 8 - The Owl
    6.7/10(633 votes)

    #13 - The Owl

    S7:E8

    Chuck and Prince venture upstate to rub elbows with a new political force. Prince sacrifices pride to do a personal favor. Wendy helps Wags unpack his deepest desires.

    Director:Daniel Gray Longino
    Writer:Aiyana K. White

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  14. Billions Season 6 Episode 9 - Hindenburg
    7.1/10(805 votes)

    #14 - Hindenburg

    S6:E9

    Chuck fights to unlock the city for the people. Prince and his brain trust hatch a plan to turn the tables. After discovering an investment reversal, Taylor teams up with Philip.

    Director:Dan Attias
    Writer:Theo Travers

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  15. Billions Season 7 Episode 7 - DMV
    7.1/10(522 votes)

    #15 - DMV

    S7:E7

    Prince's latest play promises to enhance his political platform but puts Philip in a tough position. Chuck and Wendy face a family crisis as a consequence of Senior's poor judgment. Wags and Scooter team up to boost employee morale at Prince Cap.

    Director:Rose Beth Johnson-Brown
    Writers:Brian Koppelman, David Levien

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  16. Billions Season 7 Episode 2 - Original Sin
    7.2/10(589 votes)

    #16 - Original Sin

    S7:E2

    Prince recruits campaign support and encourages the Prince Cappers to aim high under a new directive for big swings. Chuck negotiates with a ghost from his past to advance a new agenda. Axe shares a glimpse into his new life.

    Director:John Dahl
    Writer:Emily Hornsby

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  17. Billions Season 7 Episode 4 - Hurricane Rosie
    7.2/10(544 votes)

    #17 - Hurricane Rosie

    S7:E4

    Chuck embarks on a case with ties to Prince in his latest attempt to bring down his foe. The Prince Cappers face an ethical dilemma when a crucial aspect of their latest play is revealed. Wendy finds herself asking for guidance.

    Director:John Dahl
    Writer:Lio Sigerson

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  18. Billions Season 7 Episode 5 - The Gulag Archipelago
    7.2/10(539 votes)

    #18 - The Gulag Archipelago

    S7:E5

    Prince clashes with his employees over who has ultimate authority. Ira turns to Chuck for help with an embarrassing problem. Wendy and Luke forge a connection. Sacker confronts a figure from her past who poses a threat to her future.

    Director:Naomi Geraghty
    Writer:Amadou Diallo

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  19. Billions Season 5 Episode 1 - The New Decas
    7.3/10(1228 votes)

    #19 - The New Decas

    S5:E1

    Bobby Axelrod reaches a major milestone. Chuck struggles to get his bearings, and he and Wendy navigate a new normal. Tensions are high at Axe Cap now that Taylor Mason is back. Axe faces off against new rival Mike Prince. Taylor wrestles with a decision.

    Director:Matthew McLoota
    Writers:Brian Koppelman, David Levien

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  20. Billions Season 5 Episode 3 - Beg, Bribe, Bully
    7.3/10(1045 votes)

    #20 - Beg, Bribe, Bully

    S5:E3

    Chuck returns to his alma mater to pursue an opportunity. Axe's big venture is sidelined by a family crisis. Taylor asserts independence with a risky play. Chuck puts Wendy in an awkward position.

    Director:John Dahl
    Writer:Ben Mezrich

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  21. Billions Season 5 Episode 10 - Liberty
    7.3/10(1028 votes)

    #21 - Liberty

    S5:E10

    As Axe Cap returns to the office, Axe makes a surprise announcement, leaving the team's futures in flux. Wendy's divorce becomes complicated when Chuck sticks his nose in the Mase Carb financials. Meanwhile, Axe rings an unexpected ally to get intel on Chuck.

    Director:Neil Burger
    Writers:Brian Koppelman, David Levien, Emily Hornsby

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  22. Billions Season 5 Episode 2 - The Chris Rock Test
    7.4/10(1036 votes)

    #22 - The Chris Rock Test

    S5:E2

    Axe chases a play at Mike Prince's conference. Chuck wrestles with his demons and chooses a new path. Wendy takes the lead as Axe Cap faces a threat. Taylor confronts a figure from their past.

    Director:Lee Tamahori
    Writer:Adam R. Perlman

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  23. Billions Season 5 Episode 4 - Opportunity Zone
    7.4/10(948 votes)

    #23 - Opportunity Zone

    S5:E4

    Axe's latest move takes him back to his roots but puts him in Mike Prince's line of fire. Chuck steps into a new role and meets an intriguing colleague. Taylor tries to salvage a missed opportunity. Wendy takes on an interesting new client.

    Director:Laurie Collyer
    Writers:Brian Koppelman, David Levien, Emily Hornsby

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  24. Billions Season 5 Episode 7 - The Limitless Sh*t
    7.4/10(971 votes)

    #24 - The Limitless Sh*t

    S5:E7

    Axe makes big plays with an unconventional source of inspiration. Chuck goes to desperate lengths for family. Tensions rise in Wendy's relationships. Chuck and Sacker manipulate a past collaborator. Taylor steps up and takes charge.

    Director:David Costabile
    Writers:Brian Koppelman, David Levien, Emily Hornsby

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  25. Billions Season 5 Episode 5 - Contract
    7.5/10(905 votes)

    #25 - Contract

    S5:E5

    Axe must reckon with his past to secure his future. Chuck plots against Axe with the help of some old associates. Chuck and Wendy both try to move on, but get forced together by an emergency. Wendy and Taylor embark on a new venture.

    Director:Adam Bernstein
    Writer:Theo Travers

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Cannonade" is the worst rated episode of "Billions". It scored 5.9/10 based on 1372 votes. Directed by Joshua Marston and written by Brian Koppelman, David Levien, it aired on 1/23/2022. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Lyin' Eyes".