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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!

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. 9.1/10(2.2k votes)

    #1 - The Conversation

    S1:E12

    Chuck goes in search of Axe and an explosive confrontation.

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  2. 8.6/10(1.7k votes)

    #2 - 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
  3. 8.6/10(1.6k votes)

    #3 - Quality of Life

    S1:E10

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

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    Director:Karyn Kusama
  4. 8.2/10(1.8k 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
  5. 8.2/10(1.4k votes)

    #5 - 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
  6. 8.0/10(2.6k votes)

    #6 - Pilot

    S1:E1

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

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  8. 8.0/10(1.6k votes)

    #7 - The Good Life

    S1:E5

    Axe unceremoniously disappears. Chuck intensifies his investigation.

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    Director:Neil LaBute
  9. 8.0/10(1.4k votes)

    #8 - 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
  10. 8.0/10(1.5k votes)

    #9 - Magical Thinking

    S1:E11

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

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  11. 7.9/10(1.9k votes)

    #10 - Naming Rights

    S1:E2

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

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  12. 7.8/10(1.8k votes)

    #11 - YumTime

    S1:E3

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

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  13. 7.8/10(1.5k votes)

    #12 - The Punch

    S1:E7

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

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"The Conversation" is the best rated episode of "Billions" season 1. It scored 9.1/10 based on 2160 votes. Directed by Michael Cuesta and written by Brian Koppelman, David Levien, it aired on 4/10/2016. This episode is rated 0.5 points higher than the second-best, "The Deal".