Billions Season 5

Synopsis

In season five, Bobby Axelrod and Chuck Rhoades see their vicious rivalry reignited, while new enemies rise and take aim. Social impact pioneer Mike Prince poses a true threat to Axe’s dominance, and Chuck feuds with a formidable district attorney. Taylor Mason is forced back to Axe Capital, where they must fight to protect their employees and their assets. Wendy Rhoades reevaluates her loyalties and forges surprising new alliances that put her at odds with both Chuck and Axe.

Main Cast

Paul Giamatti

Charles 'Chuck' Rhoades Jr.

Age : 56 | Popularity : 31%

Damian Lewis

Bobby 'Axe' Axelrod

Age : 53 | Popularity : 14%

Maggie Siff

Wendy Rhoades

Age : 49 | Popularity : 18%

David Costabile

Michael 'Wags' Wagner

Age : 57 | Popularity : 9%

Dola Rashad

Kate Sacker

Age : 37 | Popularity : 11%

Episodes

Episode 1

03 May 2020 - 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.

Episode 2

10 May 2020 - The Chris Rock Test

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.

Episode 3

17 May 2020 - Beg, Bribe, Bully

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.

Episode 4

24 May 2020 - Opportunity Zone

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.

Episode 5

31 May 2020 - 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.

Episode 6

07 June 2020 - The Nordic Model

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.

Episode 7

14 June 2020 - The Limitless Sh*t

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.

Episode 8

05 September 2021 - Copenhagen

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.

Episode 9

12 September 2021 - Implosion

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 failures and his father’s mortality. Tanner struggles to finish his paintings, while Wendy worries the money may be getting to him.

Episode 10

19 September 2021 - Liberty

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.

Episode 11

26 September 2021 - 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.

Episode 12

03 October 2021 - 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.

Crew

Department	Role	Name
Production	Production Assistant	Alex R. Wagner
	Co-Executive Producer	Mike Harrop
	Casting	Allison Estrin
	Executive Producer	Brian Koppelman David Levien
Sound	Music	Brendan Angelides
Department	Role	Name

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