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The Worst Episodes of Billions

Every episode of Billions ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of Billions!

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...
Genre:Drama
Network:Showtime

Worst Episodes Summary

"Cannonade" is the worst rated episode of "Billions". It scored 5.9/10 based on 1296 votes. Directed by Joshua Marston and written by Brian Koppelman, David Levien, it aired on 1/23/2022. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "STD".

  • Cannonade
    5.9/101,296 votes
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    #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: Brian Koppelman, David Levien

  • STD
    5.9/10888 votes
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    #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

  • Lyin' Eyes
    6.0/10974 votes
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    #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

  • Hostis Humani Generis
    6.0/10790 votes
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    #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

  • The Big Ugly
    6.0/10744 votes
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    #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: Brian Koppelman, David Levien, Lio Sigerson

  • Rock of Eye
    6.1/10774 votes
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    #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

  • Napoleon's Hat
    6.3/10683 votes
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    #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

  • Cold Storage
    6.4/10797 votes
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    #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: Brian Koppelman, David Levien, Beth Schacter

  • Burn Rate
    6.5/10871 votes
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    #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: Brian Koppelman, David Levien, Lio Sigerson

  • Succession
    6.5/10645 votes
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    #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: Brian Koppelman, David Levien, Eli Attie

  • Johnny Favorite
    6.7/10654 votes
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    #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

  • The Owl
    6.7/10569 votes
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    #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

  • Winston Dick Energy
    6.8/10519 votes
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    #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

  • Hindenburg
    7.1/10743 votes
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    #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

  • DMV
    7.1/10464 votes
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    #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: Brian Koppelman, David Levien

  • Hurricane Rosie
    7.2/10488 votes
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    #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

  • The Gulag Archipelago
    7.2/10481 votes
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    #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

  • The New Decas
    7.3/101,159 votes
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    #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: Brian Koppelman, David Levien

  • Beg, Bribe, Bully
    7.3/10977 votes
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    #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

  • Liberty
    7.3/10957 votes
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    #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: Brian Koppelman, David Levien, Emily Hornsby

  • Original Sin
    7.3/10527 votes
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    #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

  • The Chris Rock Test
    7.4/10970 votes
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    #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

  • Opportunity Zone
    7.4/10885 votes
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    #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: Brian Koppelman, David Levien, Emily Hornsby

  • The Limitless Sh*t
    7.4/10912 votes
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    #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: Brian Koppelman, David Levien, Emily Hornsby

  • Contract
    7.5/10843 votes
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    #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