- 8.0/101,265 votes
#1 - Tie Goes to the Runner
Season 3 Episode 1 - Aired 3/25/2018
Chuck receives a mandate from a new boss. Axe braves a difficult choice following his recent indictment. Taylor generates a monster strategy. Lara threatens to pull her money from Axe Capital. Sacker strives to prove herself as Chief of Crim.
Director: Colin Bucksey
Writer: Brian Koppelman, David Levien
- 7.9/101,083 votes
#2 - The Wrong Maria Gonzalez
Season 3 Episode 2 - Aired 4/1/2018
Chuck tries to cash in a favor owed to him by an honorable judge. Axe orchestrates creative new avenues for conducting trades. Wendy helps Taylor weather their first major crisis. Connerty continues chasing down Ice Juice leads.
Director: Noah Emmerich
Writer: Adam R. Perlman
- 8.1/101,100 votes
#3 - A Generation Too Late
Season 3 Episode 3 - Aired 4/8/2018
Chuck faces a dilemma when he's given a perverse directive. Axe expands upon a secret venture. Taylor and Wags interview a different type of Axe Capital employee. Connerty and Dake close in on key witnesses in the Ice Juice sabotage. Axe and Lara consider an unexpected agreement.
Director: Colin Bucksey
Writer: Wes Taylor
- 8.3/101,121 votes
#4 - Hell of a Ride
Season 3 Episode 4 - Aired 4/15/2018
Axe explores the new arena of venture philanthropy and looks to neutralize old accomplices. Connerty’s scrutiny of Chuck intensifies. Chuck tries to reconcile with his father. Wags pursues an intensely personal real estate acquisition.
Director: John Dahl
Writer: Randall Green
- 8.2/101,067 votes
#5 - Flaw in the Death Star
Season 3 Episode 5 - Aired 4/22/2018
Chuck trades favors with a co-conspirator. Axe and Chuck fight for the loyalty of the same witness. Connerty gets closer to the truth. Axe sends Taylor to Silicon Valley to explore new business opportunities. Dollar Bill plans a big short position on a pharmaceutical company stock, but not everyone at Axe Cap approves.
Director: Matt Shakman
Writer: Willie Reale, Adam R. Perlman
- 9.0/101,455 votes
#6 - The Third Ortolan
Season 3 Episode 6 - Aired 4/29/2018
Axe tracks down a critical piece of evidence that could destroy him. Both Axe and Chuck reckon with just how far they're willing to go to protect Wendy. The Ice Juice case comes to a head when a judge gives Connerty a difficult deadline.
Director: John Dahl
Writer: Alice O'Neill
- 8.7/101,278 votes
#7 - Not You, Mr. Dake
Season 3 Episode 7 - Aired 5/6/2018
Axe and Chuck face mounting evidence of their involvement in the Ice Juice sabotage. Taylor questions Wendy’s authority and motivations at Axe Capital. Connerty makes his case in court but comes up against unexpected witness testimony.
Director: Michael Morris
Writer: Brian Koppelman, David Levien
- 8.3/101,063 votes
#8 - All the Wilburys
Season 3 Episode 8 - Aired 5/13/2018
Axe tries for a fresh start at Axe Capital. Chuck asserts his political autonomy—and wrestles with whether to honor his word to a friend. Taylor asks for more independence at Axe Capital. Lara and Axe negotiate a new arrangement regarding Lara's money. Connerty adjusts to an uncomfortable situation.
Director: Mike Binder
Writer: Alice O'Neill, Randall Green
- 7.8/101,017 votes
#9 - Icebreaker
Season 3 Episode 9 - Aired 5/20/2018
Axe makes a bold play to secure capital from a controversial source. Taylor chafes against Axe’s recent moves. Chuck recruits the allies he needs to move forward with a new plan. Connerty seeks out a career opportunity.
Director: Stacie Passon
Writer: Willie Reale, Adam R. Perlman
- 8.1/101,009 votes
#10 - Redemption
Season 3 Episode 10 - Aired 5/27/2018
Axe explores an unappealing investment at a desperate moment. Taylor makes a personal compromise for business. Chuck suspects a major foe may be on to his scheme. Sacker calls in a favor from the FBI. Wendy advises an Axe Capper to make bold moves.
Director: Jake Polonsky
Writer: Brian Koppelman, David Levien, Matt Fennell
- 8.4/101,016 votes
#11 - Kompenso
Season 3 Episode 11 - Aired 6/3/2018
Axe determines his employees' worth at the year-end "comp” meetings. Chuck advances a dangerous plan, but is distracted by a friend in need of help. Taylor and Axe argue over Taylor's place and worth at the firm. Wendy seeks Lara's aid with an internal Axe Cap problem. Connerty discovers a new, secret source of information.
Director: Jessica Yu
Writer: Adam R. Perlman
- 9.2/101,773 votes
#12 - Elmsley Count
Season 3 Episode 12 - Aired 6/10/2018
Axe dominates a capital raise event, but is soon challenged by an unexpected competitor. Chuck looks to strike the ultimate blow on an enemy. Wendy reckons with past decisions, and chooses a side. Connerty confronts Sacker about Chuck's activities. Taylor takes a big position.
Director: Neil Burger, Colin Bucksey
Writer: Brian Koppelman, David Levien
The Best Episodes of Billions Season 3
Every episode of Billions Season 3 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Billions Season 3!
A complex drama about power politics in the world of New York high finance.
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Genre:Drama
Network:Showtime
Season 3 Ratings Summary
"Tie Goes to the Runner" is the best rated episode of "Billions" season 3. It scored 8/10 based on 1265 votes. Directed by Colin Bucksey and written by Brian Koppelman, David Levien, it aired on 3/25/2018. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "The Wrong Maria Gonzalez".