Chuck Rhoades is a fictional character portrayed by Paul Giamatti in the TV series Billions.
In the first episode they appeared in, titled Pilot (season 1), they were 48 years old.
They appear in all 84 aired episodes and have accumulated 58364 positive votes.
The character of Chuck Rhoades is mainly associated with Wendy Rhoades, Bobby Axelrod and Bryan Connerty.
Episodes84
Pilot
episode S1.E1 january 2016U.S. Attorney Chuck Rhoades is tipped to a case of insider trading with links to billionaire hedge fund king Bobby "Axe" Axelrod, setting off a cat and mouse game where the stakes are high and intensely personal.
Naming Rights
episode S1.E2 january 2016Chuck's probe is temporarily derailed when he has to divert resources to a case against an Axe rival, billionaire Steven Birch. Axe makes an aggressive move under the guise of a charitable contribution to settle an old score.
YumTime
episode S1.E3 january 2016Chuck discovers that a rival has made inroads in the Axe case and that he needs to get it back. Meanwhile, Axe makes an activist play for a family owned bakery corporation in a move that reverberates back to Chuck.
Short Squeeze
episode S1.E4 february 2016Axe must fend off a short squeeze led by Chuck's father. Chuck learns about the inner workings of Axe Capital, but must also take action against his father for stock manipulation. Axe reckons with a betrayal.
The Good Life
episode S1.E5 february 2016Axe orders his traders to unload their positions, before he unceremoniously disappears. Wags and Wendy struggle to maintain morale. Meanwhile, Chuck intensifies his investigation and sends the FBI to make a surprising arrest.
The Deal
episode S1.E6 february 2016Wendy facilitates a deal that hinges on a meeting between Chuck and Axe.
The Punch
episode S1.E7 march 2016The pressure from the US Attorney starts to affect Axe. Chuck uses the past to get the upper hand. And the case against Axe Capital gains a powerful weapon when Connerty turns a member of Axe's inner circle into an informant.
Boasts and Rails
episode S1.E8 march 2016Axe receives a tip that throws the US Attorney's case into jeopardy. Connerty faces a dilemma in how to respond, leading to conflict with Chuck. As the investigation intrudes on Lara's private life, a secret from Axe's past surfaces.
Where the F*ck Is Donnie?
episode S1.E9 march 2016The repercussions of the revelations come home to roost. A sudden and mysterious disappearance sends both Axe and Chuck spinning. Connerty, Chuck and the FBI go into manhunt mode. Lara makes a painful sacrifice.
Quality of Life
episode S1.E10 march 2016A death forces both Axe and Wendy to do some soul searching, while creating a devastating setback for Chuck. In a brilliant counter move, Chuck enlists Lonnie Watley to expose a corrupt judge and grease the wheels for a future move.
Magical Thinking
episode S1.E11 april 2016Axe loses big on a bad trade and turns to Wendy for help. Lu takes Lara back to the old neighborhood to remind her of their roots. Sacker and Connerty close the investigation just as Chuck finds evidence that could salvage the case.
The Conversation
episode S1.E12 april 2016As Lara plans for the family to flee the country, Axe accuses Wendy of leaking the info that could land him in prison. A defiant Wendy threatens to expose Chuck, who goes in search of Axe and an explosive confrontation.
Risk Management
episode S2.E1 february 2017Chuck faces scrutiny within his office and from the Attorney General. Axe refortifies and weighs his options for retaliation. Wendy considers an offer from a rival hedge fund. Lara intervenes at her children's school.
Dead Cat Bounce
episode S2.E2 february 2017With the help of a talented intern, Axe initiates a new financial play. Chuck deploys his team to find a high-profile case that might save his sinking status. Wendy navigates a minefield of questioning that could result in disaster.
Optimal Play
episode S2.E3 march 2017Axe considers buying an NFL franchise, and finds an ally. Chuck begins a last ditch case by developing a low-level informant. Meanwhile, Wendy accompanies Axe's competitor to a charity poker tournament. Lara launches her new business.
The Oath
episode S2.E4 march 2017Chuck develops a new strategy. Wendy assesses a candidate for a tech billionaire. Axe considers a major charitable pledge. Lara faces a rival. Meanwhile, Axe and Chuck find themselves together for the first time since their face off.
Currency
episode S2.E5 march 2017Chuck must rely on an anxious insider who's willing to wear a wire. Meanwhile, Axe scouts ideas for a quick play with a huge payoff. Wendy rediscovers her passion for her former job. Lara's business starts to affect her marriage.
Indian Four
episode S2.E6 march 2017Axe negotiates with a reluctant seller. Wendy makes a professional decision. Chuck's office faces the uncertainty of jury selection after a deal with a high profile defendant fails. Tensions between Lara and Axe escalate.
Victory Lap
episode S2.E7 april 2017Axe assembles a war room and seeks counsel on how best to recoup his losses following a disastrous setback in Sandicot for Axe Capital. Chuck capitalizes on a high profile victory, but alienates Wendy in the process.
The Kingmaker
episode S2.E8 april 2017Axe investigates 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. Wendy helps Taylor solve a problem at Axe Capital.
Sic Transit Imperium
episode S2.E9 april 2017Axe is offered inside information from a former employee. Chuck faces external pressure to drop an investigation. Lara plans a lavish birthday celebration for Axe only to discover he's lied to her about his relationship with Wendy.
With or Without You
episode S2.E10 april 2017Axe deals with a disturbance involving Lara and the kids. Chuck considers the pitfalls of his personal life while being vetted for political advancement. At an impromptu dinner Chuck and Wendy open up to each other.
Golden Frog Time
episode S2.E11 april 2017Chuck finds he has much at stake in the success of a new business venture; 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.
Ball in Hand
episode S2.E12 may 2017Axe receives news that he's in the cross-hairs of law enforcement. Chuck arranges the last pieces of his long game. Lara marshals resources to protect what's hers. Wendy and Chuck make a decision about their marriage.
Tie Goes to the Runner
episode S3.E1 march 2018Chuck gets a mandate from a new boss. Axe braves a difficult choice following his indictment. Taylor generates a monster strategy. Lara threatens to pull her money from Axe Capital. Sacker strives to prove herself.
The Wrong Maria Gonzalez
episode S3.E2 april 2018Chuck 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.
A Generation Too Late
episode S3.E3 april 2018Chuck is 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.
Hell of a Ride
episode S3.E4 april 2018Axe 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.
Flaw in the Death Star
episode S3.E5 april 2018Axe and Chuck fight for the loyalty of the same witness. Taylor travels to Silicon Valley to explore new business opportunities. Dollar Bill plans a big short position on a pharmaceutical company stock.
The Third Ortolan
episode S3.E6 april 2018Axe tracks down a critical piece of evidence that could destroy him. Both Axe and Chuck reckon with 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.
Not You, Mr. Dake.
episode S3.E7 may 2018Axe 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 faces unexpected witness testimony.
All the Wilburys
episode S3.E8 may 2018Axe tries for a fresh start at Axe Capital. Chuck wrestles with whether to honor his word to a friend. Taylor asks for more independence. Lara and Axe negotiate a new arrangement regarding Lara's money.
Icebreaker
episode S3.E9 may 2018Axe 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.
Redemption
episode S3.E10 may 2018Axe 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. Wendy advises an Axe Capper to make bold moves.
Kompenso
episode S3.E11 june 2018Axe 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.
Elmsley Count
episode S3.E12 june 2018Axe dominates a capital raise event, but is soon challenged by a competitor. Chuck looks to strike the ultimate blow on an enemy. Wendy reckons with past decisions, and chooses a side. Taylor takes a big position.
Chucky Rhoades's Greatest Game
episode S4.E1 march 2019Season 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.
Arousal Template
episode S4.E2 march 2019Axe, 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.
Chickentown
episode S4.E3 march 2019Axe 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.
Overton Window
episode S4.E4 april 2019Axe 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.
A Proper Sendoff
episode S4.E5 april 2019Chuck 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.
Maximum Recreational Depth
episode S4.E6 april 2019Axe 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.
Infinite Game
episode S4.E7 april 2019Axe 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.
Fight Night
episode S4.E8 may 2019Axe helps Rebecca with a business venture. Chuck faces off with US Attorney General Jeffcoat. Taylor ignites a public battle with Axe. Wendy suffers a blow that could jeopardize her career.
American Champion
episode S4.E9 may 2019Chuck 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.
New Year's Day
episode S4.E10 may 2019Wendy 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.
Lamster
episode S4.E11 june 2019Wendy 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.
Extreme Sandbox
episode S4.E12 june 2019Axe makes a big decision. Connerty gets closer to the truth. Tensions rise, and dynamics shift.
The New Decas
episode S5.E1 may 2020Bobby 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. Season premiere
The Chris Rock Test
episode S5.E2 may 2020Axe 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.
Beg, Bribe, Bully
episode S5.E3 may 2020Chuck 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.
Opportunity Zone
episode S5.E4 may 2020Axe'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.
Contract
episode S5.E5 may 2020Axe 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.
The Nordic Model
episode S5.E6 june 2020Axe'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.
The Limitless Sh*t
episode S5.E7 june 2020Axe 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.
Copenhagen
episode S5.E8 september 2021Axe 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.
Implosion
episode S5.E9 september 2021As 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.
Liberty
episode S5.E10 september 2021As Axe Cap returns to the office, Axe makes a surprise announcement. 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.
Victory Smoke
episode S5.E11 september 2021With victory in sight for his bank, Axe plots to secure his deposits by poaching from Prince. 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.
No Direction Home
episode S5.E12 october 2021Chuck, Axe and Prince maneuver to outsmart each other. Taylor finds themself at a crossroads while Wendy struggles to sort out her personal life. Shifting alliances lead the future of Axe Capital down an unexpected path. Season finale.
Cannonade
episode S6.E1 january 2022Prince revamps the team in his image with mixed results. Chuck clears his head upstate, leading a crusade against a local blue blood. Meanwhile, Wags, Wendy and Taylor try to wrap their heads around their new positions. Season premiere.
Lyin' Eyes
episode S6.E2 january 2022Prince instructs the trading floor on a new play but is met with skepticism. Taylor and Wendy try to nail down Prince's intentions. Wags struggles to hide a conflict of interest. Chuck decides to go after the entire billionaire class.
STD
episode S6.E3 february 2022Prince works to secure a key supporter in his bid for the games. Chuck investigates a mysterious run on the NYAG land bank. Taylor weighs a different kind of cost when old friends get caught in a business crossfire.
Burn Rate
episode S6.E4 february 2022Facing political headwinds against the Olympic Games, Prince turns to Wendy for help. Scooter and Wags work together to help secure the games. Taylor chases a holy grail play as Sacker makes a big decision.
Rock of Eye
episode S6.E5 february 2022With a new player at Prince Cap, the trading floor scrambles to stake out their turf. Taylor makes a huge bet on a risky play. Chuck tries to bring home a worthy case but encounters an unexpected challenge.
Hostis Humani Generis
episode S6.E6 february 2022After a donation puts a strain on the firm, Prince must find fresh capital. Despite skepticism from his team, Chuck searches for a way to undermine Prince's largesse. Sacker and a competitor size each other up.
Napoleon's Hat
episode S6.E7 march 2022Prince must decide just how far he'll go to secure his bid. Chuck, determined to find wrongdoing in Prince's pursuit of the games, follows a lead. Mase Carb develops a new algorithm, and Taylor uses it to their advantage.
The Big Ugly
episode S6.E8 march 2022After the Commission's decision, Prince encourages his team to find new investments as Wendy prepares for the future. Taylor goes all-in on a questionable play. Rian comes to an unlikely arrangement with Wags.
Hindenburg
episode S6.E9 march 2022Chuck fights to unlock the city for the people. Prince and his brain trust hatch a plan to turn the tables. Taylor teams up with Philip.
Johnny Favorite
episode S6.E10 march 2022Senior and Chuck's friends take Chuck on a retreat to regroup. Prince looks to consolidate his wins. Wendy tries to figure out Prince's bigger picture. Sacker reckons with some old skeletons in her closet.
Succession
episode S6.E11 april 2022Prince's plan is put in jeopardy when Chuck unleashes a new kind of attack. A discovery sets off chaos at Michael Prince Capital. Prince makes an announcement that pushes the tension between Philip and Taylor to the boiling point.
Cold Storage
episode S6.E12 april 2022The discovery of Prince's true plan pushes Chuck to undertake his most dangerous gambit yet - one final all-in gamble. Season finale.
Tower of London
episode S7.E1 august 2023Prince's political ambitions come with a surprising twist, and his intentions are met with skepticism; Wendy, Wags and Taylor turn to an old friend for guidance; Chuck aligns with an unlikely ally in hopes of leveraging his freedom.
Original Sin
episode S7.E2 august 2023Prince 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.
Winston Dick Energy
episode S7.E3 august 2023Prince attempts to leverage a past employee's work for his own gain. Chuck rallies the troops at his old stomping grounds. A betrayal from within Prince Cap shakes Wendy's confidence.
Hurricane Rosie
episode S7.E4 september 2023Chuck embarks on a case with ties to Prince in his latest attempt to bring down his foe. The Prince Cappers face an ethical dilemma when a crucial aspect of their latest play is revealed. Wendy finds herself asking for guidance.
The Gulag Archipelago
episode S7.E5 september 2023Prince clashes with his employees over who has ultimate authority. Ira turns to Chuck for help with an embarrassing problem. Wendy and Luke forge a connection. Sacker confronts a figure from her past who poses a threat to her future.
The Man in the Olive Drab T-Shirt
episode S7.E6 september 2023Axe turns to Chuck for a favor involving a common adversary, Chuck seeks counsel from an out-of-the-box business mind.
DMV
episode S7.E7 september 2023Chuck and Wendy face a family crisis as a consequence of Senior's bad judgment, Prince's latest play promises to enhance his political platform but puts Philip in a tough position.
The Owl
episode S7.E8 september 2023Chuck and Prince venture upstate to rub elbows with a new political force. Prince sacrifices pride to do a personal favor. Wendy helps Wags unpack his deepest desires.
Game Theory Optimal
episode S7.E9 october 2023Chuck makes a daring and risky move to demonstrate his unwavering commitment to taking Prince down. Prince gets tipped off about potential mutiny among his ranks. Wendy is tempted by a new opportunity.
Enemies List
episode S7.E10 october 2023Prince 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.
Axe Global
episode S7.E11 october 2023Chuck, 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.
Admirals Fund
episode S7.E12 october 2023Trust is built and broken as fate hangs in the balance for all when Chuck, Axe and Prince have the ultimate showdown. Series finale.
- Pilot
- Naming Rights
- YumTime
- Short Squeeze
- The Good Life
- The Deal
- The Punch
- Boasts and Rails
- Where the F*ck Is Donnie?
- Quality of Life
- Magical Thinking
- The Conversation
- Risk Management
- Dead Cat Bounce
- Optimal Play
- The Oath
- Currency
- Indian Four
- Victory Lap
- The Kingmaker
- Sic Transit Imperium
- With or Without You
- Golden Frog Time
- Ball in Hand
- Tie Goes to the Runner
- The Wrong Maria Gonzalez
- A Generation Too Late
- Hell of a Ride
- Flaw in the Death Star
- The Third Ortolan
- Not You, Mr. Dake.
- All the Wilburys
- Icebreaker
- Redemption
- Kompenso
- Elmsley Count
- Chucky Rhoades's Greatest Game
- Arousal Template
- Chickentown
- Overton Window
- A Proper Sendoff
- Maximum Recreational Depth
- Infinite Game
- Fight Night
- American Champion
- New Year's Day
- Lamster
- Extreme Sandbox
- The New Decas
- The Chris Rock Test
- Beg, Bribe, Bully
- Opportunity Zone
- Contract
- The Nordic Model
- The Limitless Sh*t
- Copenhagen
- Implosion
- Liberty
- Victory Smoke
- No Direction Home
- Cannonade
- Lyin' Eyes
- STD
- Burn Rate
- Rock of Eye
- Hostis Humani Generis
- Napoleon's Hat
- The Big Ugly
- Hindenburg
- Johnny Favorite
- Succession
- Cold Storage
- Tower of London
- Original Sin
- Winston Dick Energy
- Hurricane Rosie
- The Gulag Archipelago
- The Man in the Olive Drab T-Shirt
- DMV
- The Owl
- Game Theory Optimal
- Enemies List
- Axe Global
- Admirals Fund
Best moments10
- 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.
- Chuck finds he has much at stake in the success of a new business venture; 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.
- Axe makes a big decision. Connerty gets closer to the truth. Tensions rise, and dynamics shift.
- 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.
- Chuck and Wendy face a family crisis as a consequence of Senior's bad judgment, Prince's latest play promises to enhance his political platform but puts Philip in a tough position.
- After a donation puts a strain on the firm, Prince must find fresh capital. Despite skepticism from his team, Chuck searches for a way to undermine Prince's largesse. Sacker and a competitor size each other up.
- Chuck makes a daring and risky move to demonstrate his unwavering commitment to taking Prince down. Prince gets tipped off about potential mutiny among his ranks. Wendy is tempted by a new opportunity.
- Chuck and Prince venture upstate to rub elbows with a new political force. Prince sacrifices pride to do a personal favor. Wendy helps Wags unpack his deepest desires.
- With the help of a talented intern, Axe initiates a new financial play. Chuck deploys his team to find a high-profile case that might save his sinking status. Wendy navigates a minefield of questioning that could result in disaster.
- Prince clashes with his employees over who has ultimate authority. Ira turns to Chuck for help with an embarrassing problem. Wendy and Luke forge a connection. Sacker confronts a figure from her past who poses a threat to her future.
- Enemies List
- Golden Frog Time
- Extreme Sandbox
- Chucky Rhoades's Greatest Game
- DMV
- Hostis Humani Generis
- Game Theory Optimal
- The Owl
- Dead Cat Bounce
- The Gulag Archipelago