The WORST episodes of Billions
Every episode of Billions ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of Billions!
U.S. Attorney Chuck Rhoades goes after hedge fund king, Bobby "Axe" Axelrod in a battle between two powerful New York figures.
#1 - 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.
#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.
#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.
#4 - 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.
#5 - No Direction Home
Season 5 - Episode 12 - Aired 10/3/2021
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. Season finale.
#6 - Victory Smoke
Season 5 - Episode 11 - Aired 9/26/2021
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.
#7 - 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.
#8 - Implosion
Season 5 - Episode 9 - Aired 9/12/2021
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 father's mortality; Wendy worries the money may be getting to Tanner.
#9 - Copenhagen
Season 5 - Episode 8 - Aired 9/5/2021
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.
#10 - The Limitless Shit
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.
#11 - The Nordic Model
Season 5 - Episode 6 - Aired 6/7/2020
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.
#12 - 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.
#13 - 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 an interesting new client.
#14 - 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.
#15 - 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.
#16 - 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.
#17 - Lamster
Season 4 - Episode 11 - Aired 6/2/2019
Wendy weighs her options. Senior makes a shocking discovery. Taylor offers an unlikely solution to help their business. Chuck launches an attack at an enemy. Axe contemplates a risky move.
#18 - Extreme Sandbox
Season 4 - Episode 12 - Aired 6/9/2019
Axe makes a big decision. Connerty gets closer to the truth. Tensions rise, and dynamics shift.
#19 - New Year's Day
Season 4 - Episode 10 - Aired 5/26/2019
Wendy and Taylor each prep for a big day. Wags gets in touch with his sensitive side. Axe and Wendy’s bond solidifies as he recalls a pivotal moment. Connerty reconnects with a figure from his past.
#20 - American Champion
Season 4 - Episode 9 - Aired 5/12/2019
Chuck makes a dramatic move to help Wendy and Senior. Taylor goes after Axe by trying to sabotage someone close to him. Axe contends with difficulties at Axe Capital. Chuck reveals his priorities.
#21 - Fight Night
Season 4 - Episode 8 - Aired 5/5/2019
Axe helps Rebecca with a business venture. Chuck faces off with US Attorney General Jock Jeffcoat. Taylor ignites a public battle with Axe. Wendy suffers a blow that could jeopardize her career. Axe Capital and Taylor Mason Capital compete in an unlikely arena.
#22 - 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.
#23 - Admirals Fund
Season 7 - Episode 12 - Aired 10/29/2023
Trust is built and broken as fate hangs in the balance for all when Chuck, Axe and Prince have the ultimate showdown.
#24 - Axe Global
Season 7 - Episode 11 - Aired 10/22/2023
Chuck, Axe and Wendy square off against Prince as the campaign intensity increases. The Prince Cappers' loyalties are tested as this battle comes to a head.
#25 - Enemies List
Season 7 - Episode 10 - Aired 10/15/2023
Prince makes big changes in the wake of betrayal. Chuck forges unlikely alliances as part of his mission to take down Prince. Wendy finds herself in an impossible position, while Axe and Taylor work to dismantle Prince's sinister moves.