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Billions S5E3 — Beg, Bribe, Bully

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Billions•Season 5•Episode 3

Beg, Bribe, Bully

7.3/10 · 1,073 votesMay 17, 202059 min

Ranked #11 of 12 in Season 5•−0.4 vs season avg

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.

Directed byJohn Dahl

Written byBen Mezrich

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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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John Dahl

John Dahl

Director

Jake Polonsky

Jake Polonsky

Director of Photography

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Stephanie Mickus

Staff Writer

Ben Mezrich

Ben Mezrich

Writer

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Emily Hornsby

Staff Writer

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Episode Summary

"Beg, Bribe, Bully" is episode 3 of Billions season 5. It scored 7.3/10 from 1,073 votes, ranking #11 of 12 episodes this season (season average 7.7). Directed by John Dahl and written by Ben Mezrich, it aired on May 17, 2020.

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