Billions Game Theory Optimal (Season 7, Episode 9)
TV Episode | 59 min | Drama

Billions

Game Theory Optimal (Season 7, Episode 9)

TV Episode | 59 min | Drama

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.

Showrunners

Brian Koppelman | David Levien

Director

Shaz Bennett

Writers

Brian Koppelman (created by) | David Levien (created by) | Andrew Ross Sorkin (created by) | Beth Schacter (written by) & 3 more

Producers

Emily Hornsby | Debra Kent (produced by) | Perri Kipperman | Brian Koppelman & 3 more

Composer

Brendan Angelides

Cinematographer

Joseph E. Gallagher (as Joe Gallagher)

Editors

Marnee Meyer | Veronica Vozzolo

Casting Director

Allison Estrin

Production Designer

Jim Gloster

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Edit Released

Updated Oct 6, 2023

Release date

Oct 6, 2023 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

2 wins & 20 nominations

Contacts

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Cast	+ Add Cast
29 cast members

Name	Known for
Paul Giamatti Chuck Rhoades Chuck Rhoades See fewer	Sideways (2004)
Corey Stoll Mike Prince Mike Prince See fewer	Midnight in Paris (2011)
Maggie Siff Wendy Rhoades Wendy Rhoades See fewer	Push (2009)
David Costabile Mike 'Wags' Wagner Mike 'Wags' Wagner See fewer	Lincoln (2012)
Dola Rashad Kate Sacker Kate Sacker See fewer	Sex and the City 2 (2010)
Asia Kate Dillon Taylor Mason Taylor Mason See fewer	John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum (2019)
Jeffrey DeMunn Chuck Rhoades, Sr. Chuck Rhoades, Sr. See fewer	The Green Mile (1999)
Daniel Breaker Roger 'Scooter' Dunbar Roger 'Scooter' Dunbar See fewer	Girls5eva (2021)
Sakina Jaffrey Daevisha 'Dave' Mahar Daevisha 'Dave' Mahar See fewer	Raising Helen (2004)
Kelly AuCoin 'Dollar' Bill Stearn 'Dollar' Bill Stearn See fewer	Billions (2016)
Toney Goins Philip Charyn Philip Charyn See fewer	Cherry (I) (2021)
Holland Taylor Dr. Eleanor Mayer Dr. Eleanor Mayer See fewer	Legally Blonde (2001)
Michael Rispoli Richie Sansome Richie Sansome See fewer	The Rum Diary (2011)
Ben Shenkman Ira Schirmer Ira Schirmer See fewer	Pi (1998)
Babak Tafti Bradford Luke Bradford Luke See fewer	Succession (2018)
Seth Barrish Dr. Ari Gilbert Dr. Ari Gilbert See fewer	Don't Think Twice (2016)
Eva Victor Rian Rian See fewer	Sorry, Baby (2025)
Louis Cancelmi Victor Mateo Victor Mateo See fewer	Killers of the Flower Moon (2023)
Daniel K. Isaac Ben Kim Ben Kim See fewer	Billions (2016)
Allan Havey Karl Allerd Karl Allerd See fewer	Hail, Caesar! (2016)
Dhruv Maheshwari Tuk Lal Tuk Lal See fewer	The Sessions (pilot)
Supriya Ganesh Alexis Alexis See fewer	The Pitt (2025)
Nikki Renee Daniels Robin (as Nikki Renée Daniels) Robin (as Nikki Renée Daniels) See fewer	The Equalizer (2021)
Danny Woodburn Judge William Rucker Judge William Rucker See fewer	Seinfeld (1989)
Lilly Moran Peach Peach See fewer	Billions (2016)
Nathaniel Stampley Lawyer Lawyer See fewer	Billions (2016)
Sal J. Scognamillo Sal J. Scognamillo Sal J. Scognamillo See fewer	Billions (2016)
Thomas J. O'Connor Prince Cap Employee (uncredited) Prince Cap Employee (uncredited) See fewer	Con Air (1997)
Ryan Tola SDNY Staffer (uncredited) SDNY Staffer (uncredited) See fewer	The Cost of Something Priceless