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Billions S5E1 — The New Decas

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Billions•Season 5•Episode 1

The New Decas

7.3/10 · 1,258 votesMay 3, 202060 min

Ranked #10 of 12 in Season 5•−0.4 vs season avg

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.

Directed byMatthew McLoota

Written byDavid Levien, Brian Koppelman

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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

Dola Rashad

Dola Rashad

Kate Sacker

Jeffrey DeMunn

Jeffrey DeMunn

Chuck Rhoades, Sr.

Kelly AuCoin

Kelly AuCoin

'Dollar' Bill Stearn

Asia Kate Dillon

Asia Kate Dillon

Taylor Mason

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David Levien

David Levien

Writer

Brian Koppelman

Brian Koppelman

Writer

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Matthew McLoota

Director

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Hye Mee Na

Editor

Jake Polonsky

Jake Polonsky

Director of Photography

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Stephanie Mickus

Staff Writer

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Emily Hornsby

Staff Writer

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Episode Summary

"The New Decas" is episode 1 of Billions season 5. It scored 7.3/10 from 1,258 votes, ranking #10 of 12 episodes this season (season average 7.7). Directed by Matthew McLoota and written by David Levien, Brian Koppelman, it aired on May 3, 2020.

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