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The Best Episodes of Billions Season 5

Every episode of Billions Season 5 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Billions Season 5!

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Shrewd, savvy U.S. Attorney Chuck Rhoades and the brilliant, ambitious hedge fund king Bobby "Axe" Axelrod are on an explosive collision course, with each using all of his considerable smarts, power and influence to outmaneuver

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Billions Season 5 Episode 12 - No Direction Home
    8.6/10(1278 votes)

    S5:E12

    Chuck, Axe and Prince maneuver to outsmart and outpower each other. Taylor finds themself at a crossroads regarding their role as a leader, while Wendy struggles to sort out her personal life. Alliances shift in an all-out brawl that leads the future of Axe Capital down an unexpected path.

    Director:Dan Attias
    Writers:David Levien, Brian Koppelman

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  2. Billions Season 5 Episode 11 - Victory Smoke
    8.2/10(885 votes)

    S5:E11

    With victory in sight for his bank, Axe plots to secure his deposits by poaching from Prince, a move that proves more complicated than it seems. Chuck, Prince and Sacker wrestle with the personal cost of their plan. Taylor looks to enlist an old foe. Wags prepares for a big day.

    Director:Dan Attias
    Writer:Adam R. Perlman

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  3. Billions Season 5 Episode 9 - Implosion
    8.1/10(838 votes)

    S5:E9

    As Prince spirals in the wake of a scandal, Axe looks to take his attack to the next level, putting Taylor's business in the crossfire. Chuck reckons with his failures and his father's mortality. Tanner struggles to finish his paintings, while Wendy worries the money may be getting to him.

    Director:Neil Burger
    Writer:Beth Schacter

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  4. Billions Season 5 Episode 8 - Copenhagen
    7.8/10(970 votes)

    S5:E8

    Axe dispatches Wags to dig up dirt on Prince, discovering a weakness that could wreck Prince's ambitions. A visit to Axe Cap puts Wendy and Tanner at odds. Chuck looks for alternative methods to save his father, but a college-aged mistake threatens to sidetrack him.

    Director:Matthew McLoota
    Writer:Adam R. Perlman

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  5. Billions Season 5 Episode 6 - The Nordic Model
    7.7/10(906 votes)

    S5:E6

    Axe's plans are threatened when an old scheme resurfaces. Chuck wages war on a new front, but a dangerous gambit tests his budding relationship. Taylor looks to make an impact in an emerging field.

    Director:Shaz Bennett
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Billions Season 5 Episode 5 - Contract
    7.5/10(936 votes)

    S5:E5

    Axe must reckon with his past to secure his future. Chuck plots against Axe with the help of some old associates. Chuck and Wendy both try to move on, but get forced together by an emergency. Wendy and Taylor embark on a new venture.

    Director:Adam Bernstein
    Writer:Theo Travers

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  7. Billions Season 5 Episode 2 - The Chris Rock Test
    7.4/10(1065 votes)

    S5:E2

    Axe chases a play at Mike Prince's conference. Chuck wrestles with his demons and chooses a new path. Wendy takes the lead as Axe Cap faces a threat. Taylor confronts a figure from their past.

    Director:Lee Tamahori
    Writer:Adam R. Perlman

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  8. Billions Season 5 Episode 4 - Opportunity Zone
    7.4/10(978 votes)

    S5:E4

    Axe's latest move takes him back to his roots but puts him in Mike Prince's line of fire. Chuck steps into a new role and meets an intriguing colleague. Taylor tries to salvage a missed opportunity. Wendy takes on an interesting new client.

    Director:Laurie Collyer
    Writers:David Levien, Brian Koppelman, Emily Hornsby

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  9. Billions Season 5 Episode 7 - The Limitless Sh*t
    7.4/10(1002 votes)

    S5:E7

    Axe makes big plays with an unconventional source of inspiration. Chuck goes to desperate lengths for family. Tensions rise in Wendy's relationships. Chuck and Sacker manipulate a past collaborator. Taylor steps up and takes charge.

    Director:David Costabile
    Writers:David Levien, Brian Koppelman, Emily Hornsby

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  10. Billions Season 5 Episode 1 - The New Decas
    7.3/10(1258 votes)

    S5:E1

    Bobby Axelrod reaches a major milestone. Chuck struggles to get his bearings, and he and Wendy navigate a new normal. Tensions are high at Axe Cap now that Taylor Mason is back. Axe faces off against new rival Mike Prince. Taylor wrestles with a decision.

    Director:Matthew McLoota
    Writers:David Levien, Brian Koppelman

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  11. Billions Season 5 Episode 3 - Beg, Bribe, Bully
    7.3/10(1073 votes)

    S5:E3

    Chuck returns to his alma mater to pursue an opportunity. Axe's big venture is sidelined by a family crisis. Taylor asserts independence with a risky play. Chuck puts Wendy in an awkward position.

    Director:John Dahl
    Writer:Ben Mezrich

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  12. Billions Season 5 Episode 10 - Liberty
    7.3/10(1059 votes)

    S5:E10

    As Axe Cap returns to the office, Axe makes a surprise announcement, leaving the team's futures in flux. Wendy's divorce becomes complicated when Chuck sticks his nose in the Mase Carb financials. Meanwhile, Axe rings an unexpected ally to get intel on Chuck.

    Director:Neil Burger
    Writers:David Levien, Brian Koppelman, Emily Hornsby

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Season 5 Ratings Summary

"No Direction Home" is the best rated episode of "Billions" season 5. It scored 8.6/10 based on 1278 votes. Directed by Dan Attias and written by David Levien, Brian Koppelman, it aired on 10/3/2021. This episode is rated 0.4 points higher than the second-best, "Victory Smoke".