On May 8, 2019, the series was renewed for a fifth season by Showtime,[1] which premiered on May 3, 2020. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, production was postponed and only 7 of the 12 episodes aired in 2020.[2] Season 5 resumed on September 5, 2021.[3] On October 1, 2020, Showtime renewed the series for a sixth season,[4] which premiered on January 23, 2022.[5] On February 15, 2022, Showtime renewed the series for a seventh and final season, which premiered on August 13, 2023.[6]
During the course of the series, 84 episodes of Billions aired over seven seasons, between January 17, 2016, and October 29, 2023.