9.6/103,262 votesLoading...#1 - Golden Frog Time
Season 2 Episode 11 - Aired 4/30/2017
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.
Director: Karyn Kusama
Writer: Brian Koppelman, David Levien, Brian Chamberlayne
9.2/101,769 votesLoading...#2 - Elmsley Count
Season 3 Episode 12 - Aired 6/10/2018
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.
Director: Neil Burger, Colin Bucksey
Writer: Brian Koppelman, David Levien
9.2/101,763 votesLoading...#3 - Extreme Sandbox
Season 4 Episode 12 - Aired 6/9/2019
Axe makes a big decision. Connerty gets closer to the truth. Tensions rise, and dynamics shift. Season Finale
Director: Neil Burger, Colin Bucksey
Writer: Brian Koppelman, David Levien
9.1/102,119 votesLoading...#4 - The Conversation
Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 4/10/2016
Chuck goes in search of Axe and an explosive confrontation.
Director: Michael Cuesta
Writer: Brian Koppelman, David Levien
9.1/101,688 votesLoading...#5 - Ball in Hand
Season 2 Episode 12 - Aired 5/7/2017
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.
Director: Anna Boden, Ryan Fleck
Writer: Brian Koppelman, David Levien, Adam R. Perlman
9.1/10943 votesLoading...#6 - Enemies List
Season 7 Episode 10 - Aired 10/15/2023
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.
Director: Daniel Gray Longino
Writer: Eli Attie
9.1/101,230 votesLoading...#7 - Admirals Fund
Season 7 Episode 12 - Aired 10/29/2023
Trust is built and broken as fate hangs in the balance for all when Chuck, Axe and Prince have the ultimate showdown.
Director: Neil Burger
Writer: Brian Koppelman, David Levien
9.0/101,453 votesLoading...#8 - The Third Ortolan
Season 3 Episode 6 - Aired 4/29/2018
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.
Director: John Dahl
Writer: Alice O'Neill
8.9/101,385 votesLoading...#9 - Overton Window
Season 4 Episode 4 - Aired 4/7/2019
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.
Director: Neil Burger, Clement Virgo
Writer: Brian Koppelman, David Levien
8.7/101,277 votesLoading...#10 - Not You, Mr. Dake
Season 3 Episode 7 - Aired 5/6/2018
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.
Director: Michael Morris
Writer: Brian Koppelman, David Levien
8.6/101,666 votesLoading...#11 - The Deal
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 2/21/2016
Wendy facilitates a deal that hinges on a meeting between Chuck and Axe.
Director: James Foley
Writer: Wes Jones
8.6/101,602 votesLoading...#12 - Quality of Life
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 3/27/2016
Axe and Wendy do some soul searching. Chuck suffers a devastating setback.
Director: Karyn Kusama
Writer: Willie Reale
8.6/101,242 votesLoading...#13 - The Kingmaker
Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 4/9/2017
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.
Director: Oliver Hirschbiegel
Writer: Adam R. Perlman
8.6/101,176 votesLoading...#14 - No Direction Home
Season 5 Episode 12 - Aired 10/3/2021
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.
Director: Daniel Attias
Writer: Brian Koppelman, David Levien
8.5/101,187 votesLoading...#15 - With or Without You
Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 4/23/2017
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.
Director: Ed Bianchi
Writer: Willie Reale
8.5/10647 votesLoading...#16 - Game Theory Optimal
Season 7 Episode 9 - Aired 10/8/2023
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.
Director: Shaz Bennett
Writer: Beth Schacter
8.4/101,205 votesLoading...#17 - Currency
Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 3/19/2017
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.
Director: Steph Green
Writer: Brian Chamberlayne
8.4/101,148 votesLoading...#18 - Indian Four
Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 3/26/2017
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.
Director: Adam Arkin
Writer: Alice O'Neill
8.4/101,015 votesLoading...#19 - Kompenso
Season 3 Episode 11 - Aired 6/3/2018
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.
Director: Jessica Yu
Writer: Adam R. Perlman
8.4/101,062 votesLoading...#20 - A Proper Sendoff
Season 4 Episode 5 - Aired 4/14/2019
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.
Director: Neil Burger, Matthew McLoota
Writer: Michael Russell Gunn
8.4/101,049 votesLoading...#21 - Infinite Game
Season 4 Episode 7 - Aired 4/28/2019
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.
Director: Neil Burger, Laurie Collyer
Writer: Brian Koppelman, David Levien
8.3/101,227 votesLoading...#22 - Optimal Play
Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 3/5/2017
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.
Director: Alex Gibney
Writer: Willie Reale
8.3/101,119 votesLoading...#23 - Hell of a Ride
Season 3 Episode 4 - Aired 4/15/2018
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.
Director: John Dahl
Writer: Randall Green
8.3/101,062 votesLoading...#24 - All the Wilburys
Season 3 Episode 8 - Aired 5/13/2018
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.
Director: Mike Binder
Writer: Alice O'Neill, Randall Green
8.3/101,303 votesLoading...#25 - Chucky Rhoades's Greatest Game
Season 4 Episode 1 - Aired 3/17/2019
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.
Director: Neil Burger, Colin Bucksey
Writer: Brian Koppelman, David Levien
The Best Episodes of Billions
Every episode of Billions ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Billions!
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...
Genre:Drama
Network:Showtime
Top Episode Ratings Summary
"Golden Frog Time" is the best rated episode of "Billions". It scored 9.6/10 based on 3262 votes. Directed by Karyn Kusama and written by Brian Koppelman, David Levien, Brian Chamberlayne, it aired on 4/30/2017. This episode scored 0.4 points higher than the second highest rated, "Elmsley Count".