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The Best Episodes of Billions

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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...

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  1. Background image for Golden Frog Time
    9.6/10(3.3k 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.

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  2. Background image for Elmsley Count
    9.2/10(1.8k 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.

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  3. Background image for Extreme Sandbox
    9.2/10(1.8k votes)

    #3 - Extreme Sandbox

    S4:E12

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

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  4. Background image for Ball in Hand
    9.1/10(1.7k votes)

    #4 - 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.

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  5. Background image for Admirals Fund
    9.1/10(1.3k votes)

    #5 - 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.

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  6. Background image for The Third Ortolan
    9.0/10(1.5k votes)

    #6 - 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.

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    Director:John Dahl
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  8. Background image for Enemies List
    9.0/10(981 votes)

    #7 - 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.

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  9. Background image for Overton Window
    8.9/10(1.4k votes)

    #8 - 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.

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  10. Background image for Not You, Mr. Dake
    8.7/10(1.3k votes)

    #9 - 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.

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  11. Background image for The Kingmaker
    8.6/10(1.3k votes)

    #10 - 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.

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  12. Background image for No Direction Home
    8.6/10(1.2k votes)

    #11 - 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.

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  13. Background image for The Conversation
    8.5/10(11 votes)

    #12 - The Conversation

    S1:E12

    Chuck goes in search of Axe and an explosive confrontation.

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  14. Background image for Currency
    8.4/10(1.3k votes)

    #13 - 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.

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  15. Background image for Indian Four
    8.4/10(1.2k votes)

    #14 - 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.

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    Director:Adam Arkin
  16. Background image for With or Without You
    8.4/10(1.2k 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.

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    Director:Ed Bianchi
  17. Background image for Kompenso
    8.4/10(1.0k votes)

    #16 - 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.

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  18. Background image for A Proper Sendoff
    8.4/10(1.1k votes)

    #17 - 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.

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  19. Background image for Game Theory Optimal
    8.4/10(681 votes)

    #18 - 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.

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    8.3/10(11 votes)

    #19 - The Deal

    S1:E6

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

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    Director:James Foley
    Writer:Wes Jones
  21. Background image for Optimal Play
    8.3/10(1.3k votes)

    #20 - 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.

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    Director:Alex Gibney
  22. Background image for Hell of a Ride
    8.3/10(1.2k votes)

    #21 - 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.

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    Director:John Dahl
  23. Background image for All the Wilburys
    8.3/10(1.1k votes)

    #22 - 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.

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  24. Background image for Chucky Rhoades's Greatest Game
    8.3/10(1.3k votes)

    #23 - 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.

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  25. Background image for Infinite Game
    8.3/10(1.1k votes)

    #24 - 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.

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  26. Background image for Flaw in the Death Star
    8.2/10(1.1k votes)

    #25 - 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.

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Best Episodes Summary

"Golden Frog Time" is the best rated episode of "Billions". It scored 9.6/10 based on 3328 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".