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The Best Episodes of Billions Season 1

Genre:Drama
Network:Showtime

Every episode of Billions Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover 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...
Episodes
12
Avg. Rating
8.2
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  • The Conversation
    9.1/10(2,154)
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    #1 - 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

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  • The Deal
    8.6/10(1,702)
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    #2 - 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

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  • Quality of Life
    8.6/10(1,634)
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    #3 - 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

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  • Short Squeeze
    8.2/10(1,768)
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    #4 - Short Squeeze

    Season 1 Episode 4

    Aired 2/7/2016

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

    Director: James Foley

    Writer: Young Il Kim

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  • Boasts and Rails
    8.2/10(1,427)
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    #5 - Boasts and Rails

    Season 1 Episode 8

    Aired 3/13/2016

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

    Director: John Dahl

    Writer: Wes Jones

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  • Pilot
    8.0/10(2,627)
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    #6 - Pilot

    Season 1 Episode 1

    Aired 1/17/2016

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

    Director: Neil Burger

    Writer: Brian Koppelman, David Levien, Andrew Ross Sorkin

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  • The Good Life
    8.0/10(1,610)
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    #7 - The Good Life

    Season 1 Episode 5

    Aired 2/14/2016

    Axe unceremoniously disappears. Chuck intensifies his investigation.

    Director: Neil LaBute

    Writer: Heidi Schreck

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  • Where the F-ck is Donnie?
    8.0/10(1,406)
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    #8 - Where the F-ck is Donnie?

    Season 1 Episode 9

    Aired 3/20/2016

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

    Director: Susanna White

    Writer: Peter Blake

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  • Magical Thinking
    8.0/10(1,449)
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    #9 - Magical Thinking

    Season 1 Episode 11

    Aired 4/3/2016

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

    Director: Anna Boden, Ryan Fleck

    Writer: Brian Koppelman, David Levien, Andrew Ross Sorkin

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  • Naming Rights
    7.9/10(1,916)
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    #10 - Naming Rights

    Season 1 Episode 2

    Aired 1/24/2016

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

    Director: Neil Burger

    Writer: Brian Koppelman, David Levien

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  • YumTime
    7.8/10(1,769)
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    #11 - YumTime

    Season 1 Episode 3

    Aired 1/31/2016

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

    Director: Scott Hornbacher

    Writer: Willie Reale

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  • The Punch
    7.8/10(1,465)
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    #12 - The Punch

    Season 1 Episode 7

    Aired 3/6/2016

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

    Director: Stephen Gyllenhaal

    Writer: Brian Koppelman, David Levien

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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 2154 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".