Billy McBride is a fictional character portrayed by Billy Bob Thornton in the TV series Goliath.
In the first episode they appeared in, titled Of Mice and Men (season 1), they were 61 years old.
They appear in all 32 aired episodes and have accumulated 33104 positive votes.
The character of Billy McBride is mainly associated with Patty Solis-Papagian, Marisol Silva and Donald Cooperman.
Episodes32
Of Mice and Men
episode S1.E1 october 2016A burned-out attorney gets a second chance for redemption when he agrees to pursue a wrongful death lawsuit against the biggest client of his former law firm.
Pride and Prejudice
episode S1.E2 october 2016Billy scrambles to get his wrongful death lawsuit into court by any means necessary.
Game On
episode S1.E3 october 2016The judge gives Billy only a day to make a compelling offer of proof before he dismisses the lawsuit.
It's Donald
episode S1.E4 october 2016The beginning of discovery unearths a startling new piece of evidence that threatens to unravel Billy's entire theory of the case.
Cover Your Ass
episode S1.E5 october 2016As both sides begin their depositions, more secrets start to come to the surface, threatening to destroy everyone involved.
Line of Fire
episode S1.E6 october 2016Billy has to go to great lengths to secure his physical evidence's safety and preserve his witnesses' credibility.
Beauty and the Beast
episode S1.E7 october 2016With danger mounting around every corner, Billy has to decide whether to head directly to trial or take his chances with a continuance.
Citizens United
episode S1.E8 october 2016The trial concludes as former partners and old friends have their final showdown in court.
La Mano
episode S2.E1 june 2018Billy McBride is reluctantly pulled back into criminal defense when his friend's 16- year-old son is arrested for a double murder.
Politics
episode S2.E2 june 2018After a brutal loss, Billy decides to formally take on Julio Suarez's defense, but before he can go back to court, he has to get his team back together first.
Fresh Flowers
episode S2.E3 june 2018When Billy learns the name of the real shooter, he has to turn to the FBI to help him bring his elusive suspect in for questioning.
Alo
episode S2.E4 june 2018Billy tries a risky strategy to suppress the prosecution's two key pieces of evidence, hoping he can clear Julio's name before trial even begins.
Who's Gabriel
episode S2.E5 june 2018Billy finally gets a witness who can exonerate Julio, but he won't talk unless Billy can convince the prosecutor to give him a deal.
Two Cinderellas
episode S2.E6 june 2018Believing his client will soon be a free man, Billy joins Marisol for a romantic weekend in Mexico, only for his case to fall apart at home.
Diablo Verde
episode S2.E7 june 2018Held hostage by strangers and with no memory of how he got there, Billy has to make a harrowing escape from Mexico.
Tongue Tied
episode S2.E8 june 2018On the night of the mayoral election, Billy and his team race to take down the people responsible before they become an unstoppable Goliath.
The Subsidence Adventure
episode S3.E1 october 2019The unexpected death of an old friend takes Billy McBride to California's Central Valley, where a record drought has made water more valuable than human life.
Happiness from the Ground Up
episode S3.E2 october 2019Billy's investigation into the Central Valley's water problem threatens the launch of Diana Blackwood's almond-based lifestyle brand.
Good Morning, Central Valley
episode S3.E3 october 2019As Billy and Patty begin a class action lawsuit against the corporate farmers, the Blackwoods start dealing with everyone who gets in their way, including Billy.
Full Circle
episode S3.E4 october 2019Flashing back to before the events of the season, Billy has a drunken weekend at the Rising Sun Hotel and Casino, crossing paths with the Blackwoods and their scheme to steal water.
Argus 2: Battledome
episode S3.E5 october 2019As Billy and Patty make their first appearance in court, their class action is threatened when they walk into traps set for them by the Blackwoods.
Fer-De-Lance
episode S3.E6 october 2019Billy and Patty grill the Blackwoods in their depositions, shining a light on their complicated relationship and how they obtained ownership of the county's water supply.
Conscious Uncoupling
episode S3.E7 october 2019Billy puts Wade Blackwood on the stand and under oath, forcing him to admit every detail of his scheme to steal the state's water.
Joy Division
episode S3.E8 october 2019As Billy and Patty close in on the Blackwoods, Wade tries to cover up their crimes while Diana makes one final, desperate play, regardless who gets in her way.
Hadleyville
episode S4.E1 september 2021Recovering from a world-shattering injury, Billy reunites with Patty at a prestigious white-shoe law firm in San Francisco to take down the opioid industry. Although he may have found a friend in the firm’s managing partner, Sam Margolis, who’s dealing with a slew of physical struggles of her own, Billy’s discomfort in the corporate environment causes a stir with the rest of the firm.
The Pain Killer
episode S4.E2 september 2021As Billy settles into his new neighborhood, he learns a few things about one of his more eccentric neighbors. Patty realizes her position at Margolis & True may be contingent upon Billy's success. Meanwhile, opioid giant George Zax takes measures to protect his company.
Signed, William Hamilton McBride
episode S4.E3 september 2021Billy's unconventional strategy leads to a surprising result for Margolis & True. Billy and George Zax finally come face-to-face, giving each man an opportunity to size up his opponent. Billy and Sam’s personal relationship grows more intimate, but an unexpected visitor jerks him back to reality. Meanwhile, Patty learns about her future at the firm, but it comes at a cost.
Forcibly Removed
episode S4.E4 september 2021When Billy's concerns fall upon deaf ears at Margolis & True, he takes matters into his own hands. Patty must face an issue from her past that she'd rather keep buried. George tightens the reins at Zax Pharma to bring his family into line. Rob is shaken by troubling news, and he struggles to maintain his composure at the firm in its wake.
Spilt Milk
episode S4.E5 september 2021"After School with Mrs. Katy" - cartoon indoctrination of school kids goes wrong. A new development in the case leads Billy to seek help from an unlikely ally. Billy's unorthodox strategy to get the Attorney General involved causes Margolis & True to reevaluate their tactics. Patty fights to preserve her position at the firm. Meanwhile, George Zax maneuvers to keep his company's secrets safe.
Rundleworks
episode S4.E6 september 2021While Billy and Brittany work the case from the outside, Rob enlists their help to settle some of his suspicions. Patty and Rob prep a new witness who's crucial to the success of the case but might present them with more problems than solutions. New revelations force members of the Zax family to juggle loyalties.
Lawyer Trickery Bullshit
episode S4.E7 september 2021After a wrench is thrown into their plans, Billy and Patty must turn to an unexpected alternative. However, George has a few tricks up his sleeve that threaten their entire case. Meanwhile, Patty struggles to maintain her focus in the wake of some family trouble, and Sam is forced to confront the consequences of her actions.
It's Time
episode S4.E8 september 2021Billy and Patty lose control of the case when Sam finally makes her big play in court. As the trial comes to a close, the defense calls a witness who turns everything inside out. Billy seeks some long-due closure with his estranged friends and family.
- Of Mice and Men
- Pride and Prejudice
- Game On
- It's Donald
- Cover Your Ass
- Line of Fire
- Beauty and the Beast
- Citizens United
- La Mano
- Politics
- Fresh Flowers
- Alo
- Who's Gabriel
- Two Cinderellas
- Diablo Verde
- Tongue Tied
- The Subsidence Adventure
- Happiness from the Ground Up
- Good Morning, Central Valley
- Full Circle
- Argus 2: Battledome
- Fer-De-Lance
- Conscious Uncoupling
- Joy Division
- Hadleyville
- The Pain Killer
- Signed, William Hamilton McBride
- Forcibly Removed
- Spilt Milk
- Rundleworks
- Lawyer Trickery Bullshit
- It's Time
Best moments10
- A burned-out attorney gets a second chance for redemption when he agrees to pursue a wrongful death lawsuit against the biggest client of his former law firm.
- Billy McBride is reluctantly pulled back into criminal defense when his friend's 16- year-old son is arrested for a double murder.
- The unexpected death of an old friend takes Billy McBride to California's Central Valley, where a record drought has made water more valuable than human life.
- As Billy settles into his new neighborhood, he learns a few things about one of his more eccentric neighbors. Patty realizes her position at Margolis & True may be contingent upon Billy's success. Meanwhile, opioid giant George Zax takes measures to protect his company.
- The trial concludes as former partners and old friends have their final showdown in court.
- Billy scrambles to get his wrongful death lawsuit into court by any means necessary.
- The judge gives Billy only a day to make a compelling offer of proof before he dismisses the lawsuit.
- Billy tries a risky strategy to suppress the prosecution's two key pieces of evidence, hoping he can clear Julio's name before trial even begins.
- When Billy's concerns fall upon deaf ears at Margolis & True, he takes matters into his own hands. Patty must face an issue from her past that she'd rather keep buried. George tightens the reins at Zax Pharma to bring his family into line. Rob is shaken by troubling news, and he struggles to maintain his composure at the firm in its wake.
- Held hostage by strangers and with no memory of how he got there, Billy has to make a harrowing escape from Mexico.
- Of Mice and Men
- La Mano
- The Subsidence Adventure
- The Pain Killer
- Citizens United
- Pride and Prejudice
- Game On
- Alo
- Forcibly Removed
- Diablo Verde