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The Best Episodes of Billions Season 1

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Every episode of Billions Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Billions Season 1!

The Best Episodes of Billions Season 1

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 Pilot
    7.3/10(48 votes)

    #1 - Pilot

    S1:E1

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

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    Director:Neil Burger
    Writers:Brian Koppelman, Andrew Ross Sorkin, David Levien
  2. Background image for Naming Rights
    7.1/10(19 votes)

    #2 - Naming Rights

    S1:E2

    Chuck's probe is derailed temporarily; Axe makes an aggressive move.

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    Director:Neil Burger
    Writers:Brian Koppelman, David Levien
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    7.6/10(15 votes)

    #3 - YumTime

    S1:E3

    Axe makes an activist play, and the move reverberates back to Chuck.

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    Director:Scott Hornbacher
    Writer:Willie Reale
  4. Background image for Short Squeeze
    8.1/10(14 votes)

    #4 - Short Squeeze

    S1:E4

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

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    Director:James Foley
    Writer:Young Il Kim
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    7.3/10(13 votes)

    #5 - The Good Life

    S1:E5

    Axe unceremoniously disappears. Chuck intensifies his investigation.

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    Director:Neil LaBute
    Writer:Heidi Schreck
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    8.3/10(12 votes)

    #6 - 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
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    7.6/10(11 votes)

    #7 - The Punch

    S1:E7

    The pressure starts to affect Axe. Chuck uses the past to his advantage.

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    Director:Stephen Gyllenhaal
    Writers:Brian Koppelman, David Levien
  8. Background image for Boasts and Rails
    7.7/10(10 votes)

    #8 - Boasts and Rails

    S1:E8

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

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    Director:John Dahl
    Writer:Wes Jones
  9. Background image for Where the F-ck is Donnie?
    7.5/10(11 votes)

    #9 - Where the F-ck is Donnie?

    S1:E9

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

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    Director:Susanna White
    Writer:Peter Blake
  10. Background image for Quality of Life
    7.8/10(11 votes)

    #10 - Quality of Life

    S1:E10

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

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    Director:Karyn Kusama
    Writer:Willie Reale
  11. Background image for Magical Thinking
    7.7/10(10 votes)

    #11 - Magical Thinking

    S1:E11

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

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    Directors:Ryan Fleck, Anna Boden
    Writers:Brian Koppelman, Andrew Ross Sorkin, David Levien
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    8.5/10(11 votes)

    #12 - The Conversation

    S1:E12

    Chuck goes in search of Axe and an explosive confrontation.

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    Director:Michael Cuesta
    Writers:Brian Koppelman, David Levien

Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Pilot" is the best rated episode of "Billions" season 1. It scored 7.3/10 based on 48 votes. Directed by Neil Burger and written by Brian Koppelman, Andrew Ross Sorkin, David Levien, it aired on 1/17/2016. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Naming Rights".