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Billions S2E5 — Currency

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Billions•Season 2•Episode 5

Currency

8.4/10 · 1,316 votesMar 19, 201758 min

Ranked #4 of 12 in Season 2•matches the season avg

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

Directed bySteph Green

Written byBrian Chamberlayne

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Paul Giamatti

Paul Giamatti

Charles 'Chuck' Rhoades Jr.

Damian Lewis

Damian Lewis

Bobby 'Axe' Axelrod

Maggie Siff

Maggie Siff

Wendy Rhoades

David Costabile

David Costabile

Michael 'Wags' Wagner

Toby Leonard Moore

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Bryan Connerty

Dola Rashad

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Kate Sacker

Malin Akerman

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Lara Axelrod

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Brian Chamberlayne

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Steph Green

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John Mangia

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Episode Summary

"Currency" is episode 5 of Billions season 2. It scored 8.4/10 from 1,316 votes, ranking #4 of 12 episodes this season (season average 8.4). Directed by Steph Green and written by Brian Chamberlayne, it aired on March 19, 2017.

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