The Worst Episodes of Billions
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A complex drama about power politics in the world of New York high finance. 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 the other. The stakes are in the billions in this timely, provocative series.
Lowest Rated Episodes Summary
The worst episode of "Billions" is "Cannonade", rated 5.9/10 from 1281 user votes. It was directed by Joshua Marston and written by David Levien, Brian Koppelman. "Cannonade" aired on 1/23/2022 and is rated 0.0 point(s) lower than the second lowest rated, "STD".
5.9/10 1,281 votes#1 - Cannonade
Season 6 Episode 1 - Aired 1/23/2022
Prince revamps the team in his image with mixed results, leading him to question if he wants to keep any of them at all. Chuck, clearing his head upstate, leads a crusade against a local blue blood. Meanwhile, Wags, Wendy and Taylor all try to wrap their heads around their new positions under Prince. Season premiere.
Director: Joshua Marston
Writer: David Levien, Brian Koppelman
5.9/10 879 votes#2 - STD
Season 6 Episode 3 - Aired 2/6/2022
Prince works to secure a key supporter in his bid for the games but faces an unexpected challenge when news leaks that another player is honing in on the NYC bid. Chuck investigates a mysterious run on the NYAG land bank. Taylor is forced to weigh a different kind of cost when old friends get caught in a business crossfire.
Director: Chloe Domont
Writer: Theo Travers
6.0/10 962 votes#3 - Lyin' Eyes
Season 6 Episode 2 - Aired 1/30/2022
Prince instructs the trading floor on a new play but is met with skepticism. Taylor and Wendy try to nail down Prince’s intentions, while Wags struggles to hide a conflict of interest. Meanwhile, Chuck decides to go after the entire billionaire class, first tackling the plight of the New York City doormen.
Director: Joshua Marston
Writer: Emily Hornsby
6.0/10 781 votes#4 - Hostis Humani Generis
Season 6 Episode 6 - Aired 2/27/2022
After a donation to the city of New York puts a strain on the firm, Prince must find fresh capital. Despite skepticism from his team, Chuck searches for a way to undermine Prince’s largesse. Sacker and a competitor size each other up.
Director: Tara Nicole Weyr
Writer: Beth Schacter
6.0/10 736 votes#5 - The Big Ugly
Season 6 Episode 8 - Aired 3/13/2022
In the aftermath of the Commission’s decision, Prince encourages his team to find new investments, and Wendy prepares for the future. Feeling pressure from Philip, Taylor goes all-in on a questionable play. Rian, eager to escape work stress, comes to an unlikely arrangement with Wags. Meanwhile, Chuck uses New York politics to his advantage.
Director: Sylvain White
Writer: David Levien, Brian Koppelman, Lio Sigerson
6.1/10 766 votes#6 - Rock of Eye
Season 6 Episode 5 - Aired 2/20/2022
With a new player at Prince Cap, the trading floor scrambles to stake out their turf. Meanwhile, Taylor makes a huge bet on a risky play and Chuck tries to bring home a worthy case but encounters an unexpected challenge.
Director: Tara Nicole Weyr
Writer: Eli Attie
6.3/10 674 votes#7 - Napoleon's Hat
Season 6 Episode 7 - Aired 3/6/2022
As the Commission’s announcement draws near, Prince must decide just how far he’ll go to secure his bid. Chuck, determined to find wrongdoing in Prince’s pursuit of the games, follows a lead. Mase Carb develops a new algorithm, and Taylor uses it to their advantage. Chuck and Wendy reconnect.
Director: Shaz Bennett
Writer: Emily Hornsby
6.4/10 790 votes#8 - Cold Storage
Season 6 Episode 12 - Aired 4/10/2022
The discovery of Prince’s true plan pushes Chuck to undertake his most dangerous gambit yet, one final all-in gamble that will see the loser sent to prison.
Director: Adam Bernstein
Writer: David Levien, Brian Koppelman, Beth Schacter
6.5/10 862 votes#9 - Burn Rate
Season 6 Episode 4 - Aired 2/13/2022
Facing political headwinds against the Olympic Games, Prince turns to Wendy for help. Meanwhile, Scooter and Wags must work together to help secure the games. Taylor chases a holy grail play and Sacker makes a big decision.
Director: Chloe Domont
Writer: David Levien, Brian Koppelman, Lio Sigerson
6.5/10 639 votes#10 - Succession
Season 6 Episode 11 - Aired 4/3/2022
Prince's plan is put in jeopardy when Chuck unleashes a new kind of attack. Meanwhile, a discovery sets off chaos at Michael Prince Capital. Prince makes an announcement that pushes the tension between Philip and Taylor to the boiling point.
Director: Darren Grant
Writer: David Levien, Brian Koppelman, Eli Attie
6.7/10 647 votes#11 - Johnny Favorite
Season 6 Episode 10 - Aired 3/27/2022
Senior and Chuck’s friends take Chuck on a retreat to regroup. Prince looks to consolidate his wins. Wendy tries to figure out Prince’s bigger picture. Sacker reckons with some old skeletons in her closet.
Director: Adam Bernstein
Writer: Emily Hornsby, Beth Schacter
6.7/10 560 votes#12 - The Owl
Season 7 Episode 8 - Aired 10/1/2023
Chuck and Prince venture upstate to rub elbows with a new political force. Prince sacrifices pride to do a personal favor. Wendy helps Wags unpack his deepest desires.
Director: Daniel Gray Longino
Writer: Aiyana K. White
6.8/10 508 votes#13 - Winston Dick Energy
Season 7 Episode 3 - Aired 8/27/2023
Prince attempts to leverage a past employee’s work for his own gain. Chuck rallies the troops at his old stomping grounds. A betrayal from within Prince Cap shakes Wendy’s confidence.
Director: Darren Grant
Writer: Mae Smith
7.1/10 737 votes#14 - Hindenburg
Season 6 Episode 9 - Aired 3/20/2022
Chuck fights to unlock the city for the people. Prince and his brain trust hatch a plan to turn the tables. After discovering an investment reversal, Taylor teams up with Philip.
Director: Daniel Attias
Writer: Theo Travers
7.1/10 455 votes#15 - DMV
Season 7 Episode 7 - Aired 9/24/2023
Prince’s latest play promises to enhance his political platform but puts Philip in a tough position. Chuck and Wendy face a family crisis as a consequence of Senior’s poor judgment. Wags and Scooter team up to boost employee morale at Prince Cap.
Director: Rose Beth Johnson-Brown
Writer: David Levien, Brian Koppelman
7.2/10 478 votes#16 - Hurricane Rosie
Season 7 Episode 4 - Aired 9/3/2023
Chuck embarks on a case with ties to Prince in his latest attempt to bring down his foe. The Prince Cappers face an ethical dilemma when a crucial aspect of their latest play is revealed. Wendy finds herself asking for guidance.
Director: John Dahl
Writer: Lio Sigerson
7.2/10 472 votes#17 - The Gulag Archipelago
Season 7 Episode 5 - Aired 9/10/2023
Prince clashes with his employees over who has ultimate authority. Ira turns to Chuck for help with an embarrassing problem. Wendy and Luke forge a connection. Sacker confronts a figure from her past who poses a threat to her future.
Director: Naomi Geraghty
Writer: Amadou Diallo
7.3/10 1,152 votes#18 - The New Decas
Season 5 Episode 1 - Aired 5/3/2020
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
Writer: David Levien, Brian Koppelman
7.3/10 971 votes#19 - Beg, Bribe, Bully
Season 5 Episode 3 - Aired 5/17/2020
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
7.3/10 950 votes#20 - Liberty
Season 5 Episode 10 - Aired 9/19/2021
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
Writer: David Levien, Brian Koppelman, Emily Hornsby
7.3/10 516 votes#21 - Original Sin
Season 7 Episode 2 - Aired 8/20/2023
Prince recruits campaign support and encourages the Prince Cappers to aim high under a new directive for big swings. Chuck negotiates with a ghost from his past to advance a new agenda. Axe shares a glimpse into his new life.
Director: John Dahl
Writer: Emily Hornsby
7.4/10 963 votes#22 - The Chris Rock Test
Season 5 Episode 2 - Aired 5/10/2020
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
7.4/10 878 votes#23 - Opportunity Zone
Season 5 Episode 4 - Aired 5/24/2020
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
Writer: David Levien, Brian Koppelman, Emily Hornsby
7.4/10 905 votes#24 - The Limitless Sh*t
Season 5 Episode 7 - Aired 6/14/2020
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
Writer: David Levien, Brian Koppelman, Emily Hornsby
7.5/10 835 votes#25 - Contract
Season 5 Episode 5 - Aired 5/31/2020
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