Billions (2016)

1 - Tie Goes to the Runner

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.

1 - Risk Management

In the aftermath of their Season One confrontation, U.S. Attorney Chuck Rhoades and hedge fund king Bobby Axelrod are digging out of the wreckage. Chuck faces scrutiny from 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 childrens school.

1 - Pilot

An inside tip sparks a high stakes game of cat and mouse.

1 - Chucky Rhoades's Greatest Game

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.

1 - The New Decas

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.

1 - Cannonade

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.

2 - The Wrong Maria Gonzalez

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.

2 - Dead Cat Bounce

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.

2 - Naming Rights

Chucks probe is derailed temporarily; Axe makes an aggressive move.

2 - Arousal Template

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.

2 - The Chris Rock Test

Axe chases a play at Mike Princes 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.

2 - Lyin' Eyes

Prince instructs the trading floor on a new play but is met with skepticism. Taylor and Wendy try to nail down Princes 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.

3 - A Generation Too Late

Chuck faces a dilemma when hes 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.

3 - Optimal Play

Axe considers buying an NFL franchise and develops a new ally. Chuck begins a last-ditch case against a banking titan by developing a low-level informant. Axe Cappers attend the annual Alpha Cup Charity Poker Tournament. Wendy makes a controversial appearance at the tournament by accompanying Axes competitor as his performance coach. Lara launches her new business.

3 - YumTime

Axe makes an activist play, and the move reverberates back to Chuck.

3 - Chickentown

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 Taylors business. Taylor receives an important guest.

3 - Beg, Bribe, Bully

Chuck returns to his alma mater to pursue an opportunity. Axes big venture is sidelined by a family crisis. Taylor asserts independence with a risky play. Chuck puts Wendy in an awkward position.

4 - Hell of a Ride

Axe explores the new arena of venture philanthropy and looks to neutralize old accomplices. Connertys scrutiny of Chuck intensifies. Chuck tries to reconcile with his father. Wags pursues an intensely personal real estate acquisition.

4 - The Oath

Chuck develops a new strategy when his case stalls. Wendy helps a tech billionaire assess a candidate for a special project. Axe considers pledging half his net worth to charity. Laras business faces a rival. Axe and Chuck find themselves in a room together for the first time since their face-off.

4 - Short Squeeze

Axe deals with a betrayal. Chuck learns the inner workings of Axe Capital.

4 - Overton Window

Axe Cap suffers an attack at a crucial moment. Taylor considers going into business with an unexpected partner. Axe asks for Chucks help. Chuck makes a bold move to advance his own career.

4 - Opportunity Zone

Axes latest move takes him back to his roots but puts him in Mike Princes 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.

5 - Flaw in the Death Star

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.

5 - Currency

Chuck, Connerty and Sacker must rely on an anxious insider whos willing to wear a wire. Meanwhile, Axes 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 Laras business starts to affect her marriage.

5 - The Good Life

Axe unceremoniously disappears. Chuck intensifies his investigation.

5 - A Proper Sendoff

Chuck begins work in a new position. Axe is surprised by a visitor from his past. Wendy deals with the consequences of Chucks actions. Taylor goes after an organization that has a history with Axe.

5 - Contract

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.

6 - The Third Ortolan

Axe tracks down a critical piece of evidence that could destroy him. Both Axe and Chuck reckon with just how far theyre willing to go to protect Wendy. The Ice Juice case comes to a head when a judge gives Connerty a difficult deadline.

6 - Indian Four

Axe negotiates with a reluctant seller, who is key to the success of Axes 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, Chucks office faces the uncertainty of jury selection. Tensions between Lara and Axe escalate.

6 - The Deal

Wendy facilitates a deal that hinges on a meeting between Chuck and Axe.

6 - Maximum Recreational Depth

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.

6 - The Nordic Model

Axes 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.

7 - Not You, Mr. Dake

Axe and Chuck face mounting evidence of their involvement in the Ice Juice sabotage. Taylor questions Wendys authority and motivations at Axe Capital. Connerty makes his case in court but comes up against unexpected witness testimony.

7 - Victory Lap

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 to best recoup his losses. Meanwhile, Chuck capitalizes on a high-profile victory, but alienates Wendy in the process, causing the couple to change the status of their separation.

7 - The Punch

The pressure starts to affect Axe. Chuck uses the past to his advantage.

7 - Infinite Game

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.

7 - The Limitless Sh*t

Axe makes big plays with an unconventional source of inspiration. Chuck goes to desperate lengths for family. Tensions rise in Wendys relationships. Chuck and Sacker manipulate a past collaborator. Taylor steps up and takes charge.

8 - All the Wilburys

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 Laras money. Connerty adjusts to an uncomfortable situation.

8 - The Kingmaker

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.

8 - Boasts and Rails

A tip throws the case into jeopardy. Secrets surface from Axes past.

8 - Fight Night

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.

8 - Copenhagen

Axe dispatches Wags to dig up dirt on Prince, discovering a weakness that could wreck Princes 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.

9 - Icebreaker

Axe makes a bold play to secure capital from a controversial source. Taylor chafes against Axes recent moves. Chuck recruits the allies he needs to move forward with a new plan. Connerty seeks out a career opportunity.

9 - Sic Transit Imperium

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 hes lied to her about his relationship with Wendy. Chuck is willing to support Ira and Seniors investment in a company about to go public.

9 - Where the F-ck is Donnie?

A sudden and mysterious disappearance sends both Axe and Chuck spinning.

9 - American Champion

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.

9 - Implosion

As Prince spirals in the wake of a scandal, Axe looks to take his attack to the next level, putting Taylors business in the crossfire. Chuck reckons with his failures and his fathers mortality. Tanner struggles to finish his paintings, while Wendy worries the money may be getting to him.

10 - Redemption

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.

10 - With or Without You

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.

10 - Quality of Life

Axe and Wendy do some soul searching. Chuck suffers a devastating setback.

10 - New Year's Day

Wendy and Taylor each prep for a big day. Wags gets in touch with his sensitive side. Axe and Wendys bond solidifies as he recalls a pivotal moment. Connerty reconnects with a figure from his past.

10 - Liberty

As Axe Cap returns to the office, Axe makes a surprise announcement, leaving the teams futures in flux. Wendys divorce becomes complicated when Chuck sticks his nose in the Mase Carb financials. Meanwhile, Axe rings an unexpected ally to get intel on Chuck.

11 - Kompenso

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 Taylors place and worth at the firm. Wendy seeks Laras aid with an internal Axe Cap problem. Connerty discovers a new, secret source of information.

11 - Golden Frog Time

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.

11 - Magical Thinking

Axe loses big on a bad trade. Chuck finds proof that could save the case.

11 - Lamster

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.

11 - Victory Smoke

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.

12 - Elmsley Count

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 Chucks activities. Taylor takes a big position.

12 - Ball in Hand

Axe receives news from an unexpected source that hes 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 whats hers. Wendy and Chuck make a momentous decision about the state of their marriage. Season finale.

12 - The Conversation

Chuck goes in search of Axe and an explosive confrontation.

12 - Extreme Sandbox

Axe makes a big decision. Connerty gets closer to the truth. Tensions rise, and dynamics shift. Season Finale

12 - No Direction Home

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.