Ira is a fictional character portrayed by Ben Shenkman in the TV series Billions.
In the first episode they appeared in, titled Boasts and Rails (season 1), they were 47 years old.
They appear in 39 episodes out of a total of 84 aired
Episodes39
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
- Boasts and Rails
- Magical Thinking
- Dead Cat Bounce
- The Oath
- Indian Four
- The Kingmaker
- Sic Transit Imperium
- Golden Frog Time
- Ball in Hand
- Tie Goes to the Runner
- A Generation Too Late
- Kompenso
- Chucky Rhoades's Greatest Game
- Arousal Template
- Overton Window
- American Champion
- New Year's Day
- Lamster
- Extreme Sandbox
- The New Decas
- Copenhagen
- Implosion
- Liberty
- Burn Rate
- Hindenburg
- Johnny Favorite
- 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