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Billions is an American television drama series created by Brian Koppelman, David Levien, and Andrew Ross Sorkin, starring Paul Giamatti and Damian Lewis, which premiered on Showtime on January 17, 2016.

On May 8, 2019, the series was renewed for a fifth season by Showtime, which premiered on May 3, 2020.

As of May 10, 2020, 84 episodes of Billions have aired.

Series overview

Season	Episodes		Originally released
			First released	Last released
1	12		January 17, 2016 (2016-01-17)	April 10, 2016 (2016-04-10)
2	12		February 19, 2017 (2017-02-19)	May 7, 2017 (2017-05-07)
3	12		March 25, 2018 (2018-03-25)	June 10, 2018 (2018-06-10)
4	12		March 17, 2019 (2019-03-17)	June 9, 2019 (2019-06-09)
5	TBA		May 3, 2020 (2020-05-03)	TBA

Episodes

Season 1 (2016)

Showtime released the pilot episode online on January 1, 2016, and the second episode on January 17, 2016.

No. overall	No. in season	Title	Directed by	Written by	Original air date	U.S. viewers (millions)
1	1	"Pilot"	Neil Burger	Brian Koppelman & David Levien & Andrew Ross Sorkin	January 17, 2016 (2016-01-17)	0.904
Chuck Rhoades, a powerful U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, is tipped to a case of insider trading with links to billionaire hedge fund king Bobby "Axe" Axelrod. While it could be a career-defining case for Chuck, he must tread carefully, because his wife, Wendy, is the in-house performance coach at Axe Capital and Axe's key confidante. But a costly purchase by Axe gives Chuck the opening he needs, setting off a cat and mouse game where the stakes are high and intensely personal. Series premiere.
2	2	"Naming Rights"	Neil Burger	Brian Koppelman & David Levien	January 24, 2016 (2016-01-24)	0.950
Axe installs rigorous compliance measures to gird the company against the US Attorney's office investigation. When Wendy questions Axe's methods, he compels her to prove her loyalty. Chuck's probe is temporarily derailed when he has to divert resources to a case against an Axe rival, billionaire Steven Birch. Hall, Axe's fixer, develops a mole inside the US Attorney's office, while Axe makes an aggressive move under the guise of a charitable contribution in order to settle an old score.
3	3	"YumTime"	Scott Hornbacher	Willie Reale	January 31, 2016 (2016-01-31)	1.282
Chuck discovers that while he pursued Steven Birch, the rival Eastern District has made inroads in the Axe case and that he needs to get it back. Axe makes an activist play for a family owned bakery corporation - a move reverberates back to Chuck by way of a very personal connection. Meanwhile, Wendy is thrown into a moral dilemma during a confidential session. And Lara Axelrod tries to protect her husband's reputation from a potentially damaging "tell all" book.
4	4	"Short Squeeze"	James Foley	Young Il Kim	February 7, 2016 (2016-02-07)	0.851
Axe takes a spontaneous trip to see Metallica with his childhood friends and meets a woman who makes him face the limits of his own freedom. He also must fend off a short squeeze - an attack on one of his important holdings - led by Chuck's father. Back in New York, Chuck learns about the inner workings of Axe Capital, but he must also take action against his father for stock manipulation. Plus, Axe reckons with a betrayal and upon his return makes a momentous decision about the direction of his firm.
5	5	"The Good Life"	Neil LaBute	Heidi Schreck	February 14, 2016 (2016-02-14)	1.010
Axe orders his traders to unload their positions, and he unceremoniously disappears from Axe Capital. As Axe questions his life choices and plans a trip on his new yacht, Wags and Wendy struggle to maintain morale and order amid the chaos. Meanwhile, Chuck intensifies his investigation in response to Axe's disappearance and is led to a farm in Iowa, where he discovers a key witness to a questionable trade. Armed with the damning evidence, Chuck sends the FBI into Axe Capital to make a surprising arrest.
6	6	"The Deal"	James Foley	Wes Jones	February 21, 2016 (2016-02-21)	1.172
Axe plans a scorched-earth defense against the public attack on his company - threatening his relationship with Wendy in the process. Chuck's interrogation of Dollar Bill does not go as planned, and political pressure mounts for him to recuse himself in the face of a protracted legal battle. Wendy, caught in the middle, engages in deft shuttle diplomacy to facilitate a deal in the best interests of both men. But everything hinges on a face-to-face meeting between Chuck and Axe to finalize the agreement.
7	7	"The Punch"	Stephen Gyllenhaal	Brian Koppelman & David Levien	March 6, 2016 (2016-03-06)	1.051
The pressure from the US Attorney starts to affect Axe, who gets into a physical altercation with an acquaintance over an incident involving his kids. Chuck continues to conceal his involvement with the case while using the past to get the upper hand. Wendy meets with an attractive headhunter to consider a career change - and more than just job opportunities arise. And the case against Axe Capital gains a powerful weapon when Connerty turns a member of Axe's inner circle into an informant.
8	8	"Boasts and Rails"	John Dahl	Wes Jones	March 13, 2016 (2016-03-13)	1.093
Axe receives a tip about a mole inside his company, throwing the US Attorney's case into jeopardy. Connerty faces a moral dilemma in how to respond, leading to conflict with Chuck, who finds himself reconsidering his position as both he and Wendy look toward a future without Axe Capital looming between them. As the investigation begins to encroach on Lara's private life, a secret from Axe's past surfaces, threatening everything he has built.
9	9	"Where the F*** is Donnie?"	Susanna White	Peter K. Blake	March 20, 2016 (2016-03-20)	1.127
The repercussions of the revelations come home to roost with public demonstrations, inside insurrection, and fleeing investors. A sudden and mysterious disappearance sends both Axe and Chuck spinning. Connerty, Chuck and the FBI go into manhunt mode. Meanwhile, Lara has to contend with the brotherhood of firefighters who are furious about Axe's behavior - and in an effort to circle the wagons, makes a painful sacrifice.
10	10	"Quality of Life"	Karyn Kusama	Willie Reale	March 27, 2016 (2016-03-27)	1.103
The death of a member of the Axe Capital family forces both Axe and Wendy to do some soul searching, while creating a devastating setback for Chuck. Much to the dismay of the Southern District, they take another loss when an insider trading case is dismissed by a corrupt judge. In a brilliant counter move, Chuck enlists Lonnie Watley to expose the judge, while greasing the rails for a future move. Axe takes his revenge on some of his defecting employees.
11	11	"Magical Thinking"	Anna Boden & Ryan Fleck	Story by : Wes Jones & Heidi Schreck Teleplay by : Wes Jones	April 3, 2016 (2016-04-03)	1.080
Axe loses hundreds of millions of dollars on a bad trade and turns to Wendy for help. Chuck sets out on an odyssey to secure powerful allies in the fight against Axe. Lu balks at Lara's suggestion she become the new chef at Axe Capital -- and takes her sister back to the old neighborhood to remind her of their roots. Meanwhile, Sacker and Connerty close down the Axe Capital investigation just as Chuck finds evidence -- right in his own home -- that could salvage the case.
12	12	"The Conversation"	Michael Cuesta	Brian Koppelman & David Levien	April 10, 2016 (2016-04-10)	1.013
Axe learns that Chuck has new evidence against him that could land him in prison. As Lara makes plans for the Axelrod family to flee the country, Axe accuses Wendy of leaking the info to Chuck. A defiant Wendy realizes how far Chuck has gone in his pursuit of Axe and threatens to expose him. Having sacrificed so much to this case - including possibly his marriage - Chuck finds Axe for an explosive confrontation. Season finale.

Season 2 (2017)

No. overall	No. in season	Title	Directed by	Written by	Original air date	U.S. viewers (millions)
13	1	"Risk Management"	Reed Morano	Brian Koppelman & David Levien	February 10, 2017 (2017-02-10) (online) February 19, 2017 (2017-02-19) (Showtime)	0.753
Chuck faces scrutiny within his office and from the Attorney General. Axe refortifies Axe Capital, and weighs his options for retaliation. The fund wrestles with a precarious economic landscape that threatens the very existence of Axe Cap. Wendy entertains an offer from a rival hedge fund manager. Lara intervenes in an emergency at her children's school. Season premiere.
14	2	"Dead Cat Bounce"	Ryan Fleck & Anna Boden	Wes Jones	February 26, 2017 (2017-02-26)	0.512
Axe publicly spars with a rival hedge fund manager and with the help of a talented intern initiates a new financial play to hurt the competition. Chuck deploys his team to quickly find a high-profile case that might save his sinking status. Wendy navigates a minefield of questioning that could result in disaster for Chuck.
15	3	"Optimal Play"	Alex Gibney	Willie Reale	March 5, 2017 (2017-03-05)	0.851
Axe considers buying an NFL franchise, and finds a new ally. Chuck begins a last ditch case against a banking titan by developing a low-level informant. Meanwhile, Wendy makes a controversial appearance at the Alpha Cup Charity Poker Tournament by accompanying Axe's competitor as his performance coach. Lara launches her new business.
16	4	"The Oath"	Noah Emmerich	Adam R. Perlman	March 12, 2017 (2017-03-12)	0.981
Under pressure to make progress, Chuck develops a new strategy. Wendy helps a tech billionaire assess a candidate for a special project. Axe considers pledging half his net worth to charity. Lara's new business faces a rival. Meanwhile, Axe and Chuck find themselves together in a room for the first time since their face off.
17	5	"Currency"	Steph Green	Brian Chamberlayne	March 19, 2017 (2017-03-19)	0.857
Chuck, Connerty and Sacker must rely on an anxious insider who's willing to wear a wire. Meanwhile, Axe's numbers take a big hit, leaving him to scout ideas for a quick play with a huge payoff. Wendy rediscovers her passion for her former job at Axe Capital through an old colleague. The reality of Lara's business starts to affect her marriage.
18	6	"Indian Four"	Adam Arkin	Alice O'Neill	March 26, 2017 (2017-03-26)	0.922
Axe negotiates with a reluctant seller, who is key to the success of Axe’s municipal bond play. Wendy makes a professional decision that adds further conflict to her relationship with Chuck. As attempts to reach a deal with a high profile defendant fail, Chuck’s office faces the uncertainty of jury selection. Tensions between Lara and Axe escalate.
19	7	"Victory Lap"	John Singleton	Brian Koppelman & David Levien & Alice O'Neill	April 2, 2017 (2017-04-02)	0.903
Axe assembles a war room in the Hamptons following a disastrous setback in Sandicot for Axe Capital. The fate of the town hangs in the balance while Axe seeks counsel on how best to recoup his losses. Chuck capitalizes on a high profile victory, but alienates Wendy in the process, causing the couple to change the status of their separation.
20	8	"The Kingmaker"	Oliver Hirschbiegel	Adam R. Perlman	April 9, 2017 (2017-04-09)	1.029
Axe investigates who was behind the breakdown in his Sandicot dealings but faces formidable opposition. Chuck digs up dirt on a political rival. Lara makes a PR trip to Sandicot to ease tensions between the town and the Axelrods. Wendy helps Taylor solve a problem at Axe Capital. Chuck and Senior curry favor with a powerful ally.
21	9	"Sic Transit Imperium"	Colin Bucksey	Wes Jones	April 16, 2017 (2017-04-16)	0.847
Axe is offered inside information from a former employee and considers whether to use it. Chuck faces external pressure to drop an ongoing investigation. Lara plans a lavish birthday celebration for Axe only to discover he's lied to her about his relationship with Wendy. Chuck is willing to support Ira and Senior's investment in a company about to go public.
22	10	"With or Without You"	Ed Bianchi	Willie Reale	April 23, 2017 (2017-04-23)	0.912
Axe deals with a major family disturbance involving Lara and the kids. Chuck considers the potential pitfalls of his personal life while being vetted for political advancement. Wendy tries to right a wrong she committed against Axe. At an impromptu dinner Chuck and Wendy open up to each other.
23	11	"Golden Frog Time"	Karyn Kusama	Story by : Brian Koppelman & David Levien & Brian Chamberlayne Teleplay by : Brian Koppelman & David Levien	April 30, 2017 (2017-04-30)	0.974
Chuck finds he has much at stake in the success of a new business venture; Senior, too, is heavily invested. Meanwhile, Axe takes out a massive short and takes steps to insure its failure. Wendy wrestles with a familiar and uncomfortable position: caught between Axe and Chuck.
24	12	"Ball in Hand"	Ryan Fleck & Anna Boden	Brian Koppelman & David Levien & Adam R. Perlman	May 7, 2017 (2017-05-07)	1.019
Axe receives news from an unexpected source that he's in the crosshairs of law enforcement. While Axe moves quickly to safeguard his livelihood, Chuck arranges the last pieces of his long game in order to secure victory. Lara marshals her resources to protect what’s hers. Wendy and Chuck make a momentous decision about the state of their marriage. Season finale.

Season 3 (2018)

No. overall	No. in season	Title	Directed by	Written by	Original air date	U.S. viewers (millions)
25	1	"Tie Goes to the Runner"	Colin Bucksey	Brian Koppelman & David Levien	March 25, 2018 (2018-03-25)	0.928
Chuck receives a mandate from a new boss. Axe braves a difficult choice following his recent indictment. Taylor generates a monster strategy. Lara threatens to pull her money from Axe Capital. Sacker strives to prove herself as Chief of Crim. Season premiere.
26	2	"The Wrong Maria Gonzalez"	Noah Emmerich	Adam R. Perlman	April 1, 2018 (2018-04-01)	0.839
Chuck tries to cash in a favor owed to him by an honorable judge. Axe orchestrates creative new avenues for conducting trades. Wendy helps Taylor weather their first major crisis. Connerty continues chasing down Ice Juice leads.
27	3	"A Generation Too Late"	Colin Bucksey	Wes Taylor	April 8, 2018 (2018-04-08)	0.849
Chuck faces a dilemma when he's given a perverse directive. Axe expands upon a secret venture. Taylor and Wags interview a different type of Axe Capital employee. Connerty and Dake close in on key witnesses in the Ice Juice sabotage. Axe and Lara consider an unexpected agreement.
28	4	"Hell of a Ride"	John Dahl	Randall Green	April 15, 2018 (2018-04-15)	0.722
Axe explores the new arena of venture philanthropy and looks to neutralize old accomplices. Connerty’s scrutiny of Chuck intensifies. Chuck tries to reconcile with his father. Wags pursues an intensely personal real estate acquisition.
29	5	"Flaw in the Death Star"	Matt Shakman	Willie Reale & Adam R. Perlman	April 22, 2018 (2018-04-22)	0.874
Chuck trades favors with a co-conspirator. Axe and Chuck fight for the loyalty of the same witness. Connerty gets closer to the truth. Axe sends Taylor to Silicon Valley to explore new business opportunities. Dollar Bill plans a big short position on a pharmaceutical company stock, but not everyone at Axe Cap approves.
30	6	"The Third Ortolan"	John Dahl	Alice O'Neill	April 29, 2018 (2018-04-29)	0.773
Axe tracks down a critical piece of evidence that could destroy him. Both Axe and Chuck reckon with just how far they're willing to go to protect Wendy. The Ice Juice case comes to a head when a judge gives Connerty a difficult deadline.
31	7	"Not You, Mr. Dake"	Michael Morris	Brian Koppelman & David Levien	May 6, 2018 (2018-05-06)	0.984
Axe and Chuck face mounting evidence of their involvement in the Ice Juice sabotage. Taylor questions Wendy’s authority and motivations at Axe Capital. Connerty makes his case in court but comes up against unexpected witness testimony.
32	8	"All the Wilburys"	Mike Binder	Story by : Randall Green & Alice O'Neill Teleplay by : Brian Koppelman & David Levien	May 13, 2018 (2018-05-13)	0.965
Axe tries for a fresh start at Axe Capital. Chuck asserts his political autonomy—and wrestles with whether to honor his word to a friend. Taylor asks for more independence at Axe Capital. Lara and Axe negotiate a new arrangement regarding Lara's money. Connerty adjusts to an uncomfortable situation.
33	9	"Icebreaker"	Stacie Passon	Adam R. Perlman & Willie Reale	May 20, 2018 (2018-05-20)	0.952
Axe makes a bold play to secure capital from a controversial source. Taylor chafes against Axe’s recent moves. Chuck recruits the allies he needs to move forward with a new plan. Connerty seeks out a career opportunity.
34	10	"Redemption"	Jake Polonsky	Brian Koppelman & David Levien & Matt Fennell	May 27, 2018 (2018-05-27)	0.775
Axe explores an unappealing investment at a desperate moment. Taylor makes a personal compromise for business. Chuck suspects a major foe may be on to his scheme. Sacker calls in a favor from the FBI. Wendy advises an Axe Capper to make bold moves.
35	11	"Kompenso"	Jessica Yu	Adam R. Perlman	June 3, 2018 (2018-06-03)	0.900
Axe determines his employees' worth at the year-end "comp” meetings. Chuck advances a dangerous plan, but is distracted by a friend in need of help. Taylor and Axe argue over Taylor's place and worth at the firm. Wendy seeks Lara's aid with an internal Axe Cap problem. Connerty discovers a new, secret source of information.
36	12	"Elmsley Count"	Colin Bucksey	Brian Koppelman & David Levien	June 10, 2018 (2018-06-10)	0.938
Axe dominates a capital raise event, but is soon challenged by an unexpected competitor. Chuck looks to strike the ultimate blow on an enemy. Wendy reckons with past decisions, and chooses a side. Connerty confronts Sacker about Chuck's activities. Taylor takes a big position. Season finale.

Season 4 (2019)

No. overall	No. in season	Title	Directed by	Written by	Original air date	U.S. viewers (millions)
37	1	"Chucky Rhoades's Greatest Game"	Colin Bucksey	Brian Koppelman & David Levien	March 17, 2019 (2019-03-17)	0.843
Season 4 begins with Axe closing ranks, determined to destroy Taylor. No longer U.S. Attorney, Chuck struggles to regain power. Taylor does what it takes to keep their new company afloat.
38	2	"Arousal Template"	Adam Bernstein	Adam R. Perlman	March 24, 2019 (2019-03-24)	0.790
Axe, still focused on wrecking Taylor and their new company, hits it off with a venture capitalist. Chuck sets his sights on a new position. Wendy asks Chuck to make a change.
39	3	"Chickentown"	Neil Burger	Lenore Zion	March 31, 2019 (2019-03-31)	0.824
Axe has to step in when a tip from Dollar Bill goes south quickly. Chuck faces a threat to his new career aspirations. Wendy and Axe develop a plan to derail Taylor's business. Taylor receives an important guest.
40	4	"Overton Window"	Clement Virgo	Brian Koppelman & David Levien	April 7, 2019 (2019-04-07)	0.886
Axe Cap suffers an attack at a crucial moment. Taylor considers going into business with an unexpected partner. Axe asks for Chuck's help. Chuck makes a bold move to advance his own career.
41	5	"A Proper Sendoff"	Matthew McLoota	Michael Russell Gunn	April 14, 2019 (2019-04-14)	0.751
Chuck begins work in a new position. Axe is surprised by a visitor from his past. Wendy deals with the consequences of Chuck's actions. Taylor goes after an organization that has a history with Axe.
42	6	"Maximum Recreational Depth"	Jessica Yu	Adam R. Perlman	April 21, 2019 (2019-04-21)	0.680
Axe discovers a trap set for him by Taylor. Chuck and Wendy navigate marital issues. Wendy rekindles an unlikely friendship. Taylor pursues a new business venture. Connerty formulates a plan to go after Chuck.
43	7	"Infinite Game"	Laurie Collyer	Brian Koppelman & David Levien	April 28, 2019 (2019-04-28)	0.741
Axe and Wendy plan a new attack against Taylor. A favor Chuck did turns out to be a liability. Taylor makes a difficult choice for the good of their company.
44	8	"Fight Night"	Colin Bucksey	Story by : Lenore Zion Teleplay by : Alice O'Neill	May 5, 2019 (2019-05-05)	0.761
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.
45	9	"American Champion"	Naomi Geraghty	Adam R. Perlman	May 12, 2019 (2019-05-12)	0.678
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.
46	10	"New Year's Day"	Adam Bernstein	Brian Koppelman & David Levien	May 26, 2019 (2019-05-26)	0.729
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.
47	11	"Lamster"	Matthew McLoota	Adam R. Perlman	June 2, 2019 (2019-06-02)	0.782
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.
48	12	"Extreme Sandbox"	Colin Bucksey	Brian Koppelman & David Levien	June 9, 2019 (2019-06-09)	0.793
Axe makes a big decision. Connerty gets closer to the truth. Tensions rise, and dynamics shift.

Season 5 (2020)

No. overall	No. in season	Title	Directed by	Written by	Original air date	U.S. viewers (millions)
49	1	"The New Decas"	Matthew McLoota	Brian Koppelman & David Levien	May 3, 2020 (2020-05-03)	0.610
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. Season premiere
50	2	"The Chris Rock Test"	Lee Tamahori	Adam R. Perlman	May 10, 2020 (2020-05-10)	0.633
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.
51	3	"Beg, Bribe, Bully"	Unknown	Unknown	May 17, 2020 (2020-05-17)	N/A
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.
52	4	"Opportunity Zone"	Unknown	Unknown	May 24, 2020 (2020-05-24)	N/A
53	5	"Contract"	Unknown	Unknown	May 31, 2020 (2020-05-31)	N/A
54	6	"The Nordic Model"	Unknown	Unknown	June 7, 2020 (2020-06-07)	N/A
55	7	"The Limitless Sh*t"	Unknown	Unknown	June 14, 2020 (2020-06-14)	N/A

Ratings

Billions : U.S. viewers per episode (thousands)

Season		Episode number												Average
		1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12
	1	904	950	1282	851	1010	1172	1051	1093	1127	1103	1080	1013	1098
	2	753	512	851	981	857	922	903	1029	847	912	974	1019	880
	3	928	839	849	722	874	773	984	965	952	775	900	938	875
	4	843	790	824	886	751	680	741	761	678	729	782	793	772
	5	610	633	TBD	TBD	TBD	TBD	TBD	TBD	TBD	TBD	TBD	TBD	TBD

Audience measurement performed by Nielsen Media Research

External links

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