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The Best Episodes of Billions Season 1

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

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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 Fan Favorite
    Billions Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    8.0/10(2707 votes)

    #1 - Pilot

    S1:E1

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

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  2. Billions Season 1 Episode 2 - Naming Rights
    7.9/10(1980 votes)

    #2 - Naming Rights

    S1:E2

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

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  3. Billions Season 1 Episode 3 - YumTime
    7.8/10(1825 votes)

    #3 - YumTime

    S1:E3

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

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  4. Billions Season 1 Episode 4 - Short Squeeze
    8.2/10(1829 votes)

    #4 - Short Squeeze

    S1:E4

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

    Director:James Foley

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  5. Billions Season 1 Episode 5 - The Good Life
    8.0/10(1664 votes)

    #5 - The Good Life

    S1:E5

    Axe unceremoniously disappears. Chuck intensifies his investigation.

    Director:Neil LaBute

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  6. Billions Season 1 Episode 6 - The Deal
    8.6/10(1756 votes)

    #6 - The Deal

    S1:E6

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

    Director:James Foley
    Writer:Wes Jones

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  8. Billions Season 1 Episode 7 - The Punch
    7.8/10(1513 votes)

    #7 - The Punch

    S1:E7

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

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  9. Billions Season 1 Episode 8 - Boasts and Rails
    8.2/10(1477 votes)

    #8 - Boasts and Rails

    S1:E8

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

    Director:John Dahl
    Writer:Wes Jones

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  10. Billions Season 1 Episode 9 - Where the F-ck is Donnie?
    8.0/10(1458 votes)

    #9 - Where the F-ck is Donnie?

    S1:E9

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

    Director:Susanna White

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  11. Billions Season 1 Episode 10 - Quality of Life
    8.6/10(1692 votes)

    #10 - Quality of Life

    S1:E10

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

    Director:Karyn Kusama

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  12. Billions Season 1 Episode 11 - Magical Thinking
    8.0/10(1499 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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  13. Billions Season 1 Episode 12 - The Conversation
    9.1/10(2215 votes)

    #12 - The Conversation

    S1:E12

    Chuck goes in search of Axe and an explosive confrontation.

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Pilot" is the best rated episode of "Billions" season 1. It scored 8/10 based on 2707 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 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Naming Rights".