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 fund king Bobby “Axe” Axelrod are on an explosive collision course, with each using all of his considerable smarts, power and influence to outmaneuver the other. The stakes are in the billions in this timely, provocative series.
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#1 – Golden Frog Time
Season 2 – Episode 11
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.
The episode was rated from 3818 votes.
#2 – Ball in Hand
Season 2 – Episode 12
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.
The episode was rated from 3620 votes.
#3 – Extreme Sandbox
Season 4 – Episode 12
Axe makes a big decision. Connerty gets closer to the truth. Tensions rise, and dynamics shift. Season Finale
The episode was rated from 1369 votes.
#4 – Elmsley Count
Season 3 – Episode 12
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.
The episode was rated from 1826 votes.
#5 – The Conversation
Season 1 – Episode 12
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.
The episode was rated from 3818 votes.

#6 – Not You, Mr. Dake
Season 3 – Episode 7
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.
The episode was rated from 1945 votes.
#7 – Overton Window
Season 4 – Episode 4
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.
The episode was rated from 1438 votes.
#8 – The Third Ortolan
Season 3 – Episode 6
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.
The episode was rated from 1937 votes.
#9 – The Kingmaker
Season 2 – Episode 8
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.
The episode was rated from 3954 votes.
#10 – Kompenso
Season 3 – Episode 11
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.
The episode was rated from 1783 votes.