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Martin 'Marty' Byrde is a fictional character portrayed by Jason Bateman in the TV series Ozark.
In the first episode they appeared in, titled Sugarwood (season 1), they were 48 years old.
They appear in all 44 aired episodes and have accumulated 458417 positive votes.
The character of Martin 'Marty' Byrde is mainly associated with Wendy Byrde, Jonah Byrde and Charlotte Byrde.

Martin 'Marty' Byrde

by Jason Bateman

character

Episodes44

  • 8.4
    /10

    Sugarwood

    episode S1.E1 july 2017
    After his business partner cheats a dangerous client, financial adviser Marty must devise a radical plan to save the lives of himself and his family.
  • 8
    /10

    Blue Cat

    episode S1.E2 july 2017
    In the Ozarks, Marty struggles to find a local business he can use for money laundering, while his kids make new friends but neglect a crucial duty.
  • 7.6
    /10

    My Dripping Sleep

    episode S1.E3 july 2017
    Marty finds a way to control Ruth. Wendy worms her way into a job. Looking for another business to invest in, Marty digs for info on the strip bar.
  • 8
    /10

    Tonight We Improvise

    episode S1.E4 july 2017
    Marty hires Ruth to pull off a heist. Agent Petty forges a relationship with a member of the Langmore family. Jonah exhibits disturbing behavior.
  • 7.9
    /10

    Ruling Days

    episode S1.E5 july 2017
    Marty decides to invest in the religious sector, unaware he will disrupt a discreet business operation. A surprise visitor shows up at the Byrde home.
  • 8
    /10

    Book of Ruth

    episode S1.E6 july 2017
    Jacob educates Marty on his business. Ruth devises and sets in motion a deadly plan. Rachel learns Marty is cooking the books at the Blue Cat Lodge.
  • 8
    /10

    Nest Box

    episode S1.E7 july 2017
    To stop Jacob from carrying out his threat, Marty makes an offer. Agent Petty gets what he needs to turn Russ. Charlotte grows desperate to escape.
  • 7.5
    /10

    Kaleidoscope

    episode S1.E8 july 2017
    In a flashback to 10 years prior, Wendy struggles with depression, Del asks Marty to be his financial advisor, and Agent Petty faces a family crisis.
  • 8.7
    /10

    Coffee, Black

    episode S1.E9 july 2017
    Russ learns Agent Petty's true identity and makes plans to murder, steal and flee. Wendy stumbles on an ideal business to add to the Byrde portfolio.
  • 9.1
    /10

    The Toll

    episode S1.E10 july 2017
    During his next sermon, Mason falters. Wendy and the kids are caught trying to flee their home. Marty brokers a deal between Jacob and Del.
  • 8.2
    /10

    Reparations

    episode S2.E1 august 2018
    Ruth's dad gets out of jail. Approval for a riverboat casino calls for Wendy's political skills. The Mexican cartel demands reparations from the Snells.
  • 8
    /10

    The Precious Blood of Jesus

    episode S2.E2 august 2018
    When a mobster jeopardizes the casino bill, Marty enlists Buddy's help. Wendy resorts to dirty tactics to get votes. Cade reminds Ruth of her roots.
  • 7.8
    /10

    Once a Langmore...

    episode S2.E3 august 2018
    Wendy does damage control when Wilkes's pressure on Sen. Blake backfires. Rachel is sent on a mission. Ruth resists accepting her Langmore destiny.
  • 8.1
    /10

    Stag

    episode S2.E4 august 2018
    The FBI sends out a second lure. Charlotte slips up while chatting with Wyatt. The Byrdes grow wary of Rachel, who deflects suspicion onto someone else.
  • 8.7
    /10

    Game Day

    episode S2.E5 august 2018
    Agent Petty's revelation tests the loyalties of Marty, Ruth and the cartel. Despite the FBI closing in, the Snells refuse to destroy their poppies.
  • 8.4
    /10

    Outer Darkness

    episode S2.E6 august 2018
    An FBI search of the Snells' field yields a surprise. Playing hardball, Agent Petty questions Wilkes. The Byrdes mourn a loss.
  • 8.3
    /10

    One Way Out

    episode S2.E7 august 2018
    Mason goes off the deep end and focuses his rage on the Byrdes. Ruth tries to make her dad proud during a boat-part heist.
  • 8.1
    /10

    The Big Sleep

    episode S2.E8 august 2018
    Darlene makes one too many rash moves. Marty tries to free Rachel from Agent Petty's grasp. Jonah helps his mom force Wilkes to continue his support.
  • 8.6
    /10

    The Badger

    episode S2.E9 august 2018
    Marty finds a way around the Snells. Charlotte hires a lawyer. The Byrdes get a meeting with the gaming commission, whose approval comes with a big ask.
  • 8.9
    /10

    The Gold Coast

    episode S2.E10 august 2018
    Marty makes plans without telling Wendy. Darlene sends a message via Jonah. Wyatt learns the truth about his dad. Ruth realizes Cade must be stopped.
  • 8.1
    /10

    Wartime

    episode S3.E1 march 2020
    Marty is pressured to move money ahead of schedule, Wendy pitches a high-stakes plan, Wyatt lives the good life, and Ruth butts heads in the casino.
  • 8.3
    /10

    Civil Union

    episode S3.E2 march 2020
    Wendy asks Helen - not Marty - to help close a deal, the Byrdes get a new houseguest, and business goes boom aboard a rival casino.
  • 8.3
    /10

    Kevin Cronin Was Here

    episode S3.E3 march 2020
    The FBI dives into the casino's finances, Wendy's dreams take a dark turn, and Marty worries that the writing may be on the wall.
  • 8.5
    /10

    Boss Fight

    episode S3.E4 march 2020
    As Wendy, Helen and Ruth strive to keep the business humming, Navarro plays mind games with Marty, who worries he'll never see his family again.
  • 8.1
    /10

    It Came from Michoacán

    episode S3.E5 march 2020
    Maya steps up her bid to turn Marty, whose eerily calm demeanor has Wendy worried. The Byrdes buy a horse farm on behalf of Navarro.
  • 8.5
    /10

    Su Casa Es Mi Casa

    episode S3.E6 march 2020
    Marty and Wendy tell each other how they really feel, Ruth confronts Wyatt, Darlene lets her ambitions be known, and Ben's past comes into focus.
  • 8.2
    /10

    In Case of Emergency

    episode S3.E7 march 2020
    The FBI questions Ruth, tensions between Cosgrove and Marty hit a new high, Sue takes on a new patient, and Wendy recruits for her foundation.
  • 8.7
    /10

    BFF

    episode S3.E8 march 2020
    Ruth isn't happy about Marty and Wendy's plan to bury the hatchet with Frank Jr. The Byrdes make a difficult decision about Ben. Maya is reprimanded.
  • 9.3
    /10

    Fire Pink

    episode S3.E9 march 2020
    Ben's confrontation with Helen and Erin sends the Byrdes into crisis mode. Meanwhile, Sam's concerns about the FBI inspire little sympathy.
  • 9.4
    /10

    All In

    episode S3.E10 march 2020
    While Wendy battles personal demons, Marty struggles to keep their lives from falling apart. Darlene does Ruth a favor.
  • 8.2
    /10

    The Beginning of the End

    episode S4.E1 january 2022
    Marty and Wendy wrestle with a problematic offer. Ruth goes out on her own, Jonah rebels, and Omar's nephew makes his presence known.
  • 8.1
    /10

    Let the Great World Spin

    episode S4.E2 january 2022
    Maya pushes back on Marty's plan for Omar. Ruth pursues the hipster heroin market. Wendy tries to raise $150 million. The new sheriff causes problems.
  • 8.2
    /10

    City on the Make

    episode S4.E3 january 2022
    Maya and Omar meet face-to-face. Wendy has a contentious business meeting. Ruth goes behind Darlene's back. Jonah finds a new place to set up shop.
  • 8.1
    /10

    Ace Deuce

    episode S4.E4 january 2022
    Wendy's claims about Ben anger Ruth. Mel the P.I. tracks down Wendy's father. Ruth's trip to the Missouri Belle with Kerry doesn't go as planned.
  • 8.4
    /10

    Ellie

    episode S4.E5 january 2022
    The Senator extends an olive branch--with a twist. Ruth and Marty scramble to rebuy the drugs Darlene sold. Charlotte ponders life after high school.
  • 8.5
    /10

    Sangre Sobre Todo

    episode S4.E6 january 2022
    Marty is tasked with proving Omar wasn't involved with a bombing. Wendy pays a visit to the Lazy-O Motel. Ruth and Wyatt make a plan.
  • 9.3
    /10

    Sanctified

    episode S4.E7 january 2022
    The FBI's long-awaited meeting with Omar takes place. Wyatt shares some news with Ruth. Feeling betrayed, Javi gets aggressive.
  • 8.7
    /10

    The Cousin of Death

    episode S4.E8 april 2022
    Devastated by a tremendous loss, Ruth heads to Chicago to enact revenge as Marty tries to talk her out of doing something she might regret.
  • 7.8
    /10

    Pick a God and Pray

    episode S4.E9 april 2022
    Their deal with the FBI now dead, the Byrdes desperately search for more solutions to their growing problems. Wendy's father comes to town.
  • 8.1
    /10

    You're the Boss

    episode S4.E10 april 2022
    Marty travels to the Navarro estate, Ruth asks Frank Jr. for a favour, a new acting sheriff makes waves and Wendy tries to bring Jim back into the fold.
  • 8.1
    /10

    Pound of Flesh and Still Kickin'

    episode S4.E11 april 2022
    Ruth makes a play for the casino with some help from a familiar face. Wendy cozies up to Omar's sister and arranges a meeting with Clare.
  • 8
    /10

    Trouble the Water

    episode S4.E12 april 2022
    Nathan angers Wendy by making Charlotte and Jonah a surprising offer. Ruth tries to erase her own past with an assist from Charles Wilkes.
  • 8.1
    /10

    Mud

    episode S4.E13 april 2022
    Omar pressures Marty to launder more money, but Ruth wants to keep her casino clean. Wendy goes to extremes to keep her children.
  • 7.2
    /10

    A Hard Way to Go

    episode S4.E14 april 2022
    Every desperate deal. Every broken promise. Every bloody murder. Eager to leave their murky past behind, the Byrdes make a final bid for freedom.

Best moments10

  • 8.4
    /10
    91% of the votes

    Sugarwood

    episode S1.E1 july 2017
    After his business partner cheats a dangerous client, financial adviser Marty must devise a radical plan to save the lives of himself and his family.
  • 8.1
    /10
    90% of the votes

    You're the Boss

    episode S4.E10 april 2022
    Marty travels to the Navarro estate, Ruth asks Frank Jr. for a favour, a new acting sheriff makes waves and Wendy tries to bring Jim back into the fold.
  • 8
    /10
    89% of the votes

    Blue Cat

    episode S1.E2 july 2017
    In the Ozarks, Marty struggles to find a local business he can use for money laundering, while his kids make new friends but neglect a crucial duty.
  • 8.1
    /10
    88% of the votes

    Pound of Flesh and Still Kickin'

    episode S4.E11 april 2022
    Ruth makes a play for the casino with some help from a familiar face. Wendy cozies up to Omar's sister and arranges a meeting with Clare.
  • 8.5
    /10
    86% of the votes

    Boss Fight

    episode S3.E4 march 2020
    As Wendy, Helen and Ruth strive to keep the business humming, Navarro plays mind games with Marty, who worries he'll never see his family again.
  • 9.1
    /10
    85% of the votes

    The Toll

    episode S1.E10 july 2017
    During his next sermon, Mason falters. Wendy and the kids are caught trying to flee their home. Marty brokers a deal between Jacob and Del.
  • 8
    /10
    79% of the votes

    Tonight We Improvise

    episode S1.E4 july 2017
    Marty hires Ruth to pull off a heist. Agent Petty forges a relationship with a member of the Langmore family. Jonah exhibits disturbing behavior.
  • 7.5
    /10
    78% of the votes

    Kaleidoscope

    episode S1.E8 july 2017
    In a flashback to 10 years prior, Wendy struggles with depression, Del asks Marty to be his financial advisor, and Agent Petty faces a family crisis.
  • 8.5
    /10
    77% of the votes

    Sangre Sobre Todo

    episode S4.E6 january 2022
    Marty is tasked with proving Omar wasn't involved with a bombing. Wendy pays a visit to the Lazy-O Motel. Ruth and Wyatt make a plan.
  • 7.9
    /10
    76% of the votes

    Ruling Days

    episode S1.E5 july 2017
    Marty decides to invest in the religious sector, unaware he will disrupt a discreet business operation. A surprise visitor shows up at the Byrde home.

Votes per episode

32K
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26K
E2
19K
E3
20K
E4
18K
E5
18K
E6
15K
E7
17K
E8
4.8K
E9
24K
E10
16K
E1
7K
E2
3.4K
E3
12K
E4
5K
E5
5.1K
E6
12K
E7
12K
E8
9.5K
E9
6K
E10
3.5K
E1
10K
E2
13K
E3
17K
E4
14K
E5
2.6K
E6
2.5K
E7
2.8K
E8
1.1K
E9
14K
E10
9.6K
E1
10K
E2
9.5K
E3
9.1K
E4
2.8K
E5
11K
E6
1.9K
E7
661
E8
8K
E9
12K
E10
12K
E11
6K
E12
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E13
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E14