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Season 1
Celebration
Writen by: Jesse Armstrong
Directed by: Adam McKay
Air date: June 3, 2018
On his 80th birthday, media magnate Logan Roy, whose imminent retirement was thought to be a given, shocks his family by announcing he’s staying on indefinitely as CEO of Waystar Royco. The news shatters his son, Kendall, the heir apparent, who’s in the midst of negotiating the purchase of a digital-media venture founded by a slick operator named Lawrence. After an impromptu softball game, tempers flare as Logan’s other children – Roman, Shiv and Connor – raise objections over Logan’s intentions, including his desire to change the way his eventual successor will be chosen.
Shit show at the fuck factory
Writen by: Tony Roche
Directed by: Mark Mylod
Air date: June 10, 2018
Logan’s incapacitation sets off a heated succession debate among his children, as the board rushes to inform the media about leadership contingencies before the stock market opens. Greg is tasked with retrieving important items from the Roy apartment. Kendall makes an impassioned final plea to keep Waystar Royco in the family, and receives sobering news from longtime general counsel Gerri Kellman that dampens a moment of vindication.
Lifeboats
Writen by: Jonathan Glatzer
Directed by: Mark Mylod
Air date: June 17, 2018
With Waystar’s stock plunging to dangerous lows, Kendall is confronted with a major crisis involving a secret bank debt. Upset with Marcia for pulling rank in the Roy apartment, Shiv decides to enlist an old paramour to conduct a background check on Logan’s third wife. Kendall and Roman attend their first big meeting in their new roles, as do Tom and Greg. Kendall tries to convince Rava (Natalie Gold) to give their marriage a second chance, and gets an unexpected reaction to his handling of Waystar from his father.
Sad sack wasp trap
Writen by: Anna Jordan
Directed by: Adam Arkin
Air date: June 24, 2018
With the company’s annual foundation gala fundraiser approaching, and his dad out of the picture, Kendall polishes up his speech while enlisting an on-air personality from the Waystar’s ATV Networks to accompany him. Shiv tries to minimize damage from a sordid photo that threatens a client’s political future. Tom inherits a “virus” from his predecessor in the parks and cruises division, and shares a disturbing file with Greg . Logan makes a mark on his return to the office. At the benefit, Connor shows why he’s better off avoiding stressful situations.
I went to market
Writen by: Georgia Pritchett
Directed by: Adam Arkin
Air date: July 1, 2018
After hearing Logan’s plan to expand to local TV, Kendall begins to plot a vote of no confidence against his father. Greg drives his ornery grandfather, Ewan , from Canada to New York for a Thanksgiving reunion with Logan. Tom grows increasingly concerned about the terms of his prenuptial agreement with Shiv and recruits Greg for a clandestine task. The family is surprised by Connor’s choice of date at Thanksgiving dinner.
Which Side Are You On?
Writen by:Susan Soon He Stanton
Directed by: Andrij Parekh
Air date: July 8, 2018
With the vote of no confidence against Logan approaching, Roman attempts to sway a neutral board member, while Kendall frantically shores up his “yea” votes. Logan arrives in Washington to meet with the president, but worries he’s been snubbed following a last-minute cancellation. After successfully thwarting a potential scandal, Tom introduces Greg to fine dining, while Shiv (Sarah Snook) explores her options in D.C.
Austerlitz
Writen by: Lucy Prebble
Directed by: Miguel Arteta
Air date: July 15, 2018
In an effort to fix his public image, Logan agrees to a family therapy session at Connor’s New Mexico ranch, intending it to double as a publicity stunt. Lying low, Kendall spends time with the locals and finds his sobriety tested. Shiv considers putting herself in a precarious situation when Nate pushes her to join the team of Gil Eavis, a potential presidential candidate who goes against everything her father stands for. As Willa spends more time with his family, Connor makes a hard-to-refuse proposal.
Prague
Writen by: Jon Brown
Directed by: S. J. Clarkson
Air date: July 22, 2018
Tom has a bachelor party to remember. Kendal eyes a new business opportunity with a pair of idealistic entrepreneurs. Roman looks to land a deal for local TV stations with his father’s longtime nemesis. Logan tasks Greg with acting as Kendall’s babysitter during Tom’s party. Shiv and Gil get ambushed during a TV interview on a Waystar network.
Pre-nuptial
Writen by: Jesse Armstrong
Directed by: Mark Mylod
Air date: July 29, 2018
The Roys assemble at Eastnor Castle in England to prepare for Shiv and Tom’s wedding. The children reunite with their mother, Caroline, who is every bit as acerbic as Logan. As guests mingle and clash, Kendall learns from Stewy and Sandy that their plot for a hostile takeover of Waystar has been fast-tracked in order to catch Logan off-guard.
Nobody is ever missing
Writen by: Jesse Armstrong
Directed by: Mark Mylod
Air date: August 5, 2018
Logan finds himself in crisis mode as news of a hostile takeover breaks.
Season 2
The Summer Palace
Writen by: Jesse Armstrong
Directed by: Mark Mylod
Air date: August 11, 2019
Still addled from the events in England, Kendall tries to make amends with his dad for his takeover attempt betrayal. Logan receives some unvarnished advice from his financial banker about the next best move for Waystar Royco. As Tom maneuvers for a new position in the company, Shiv tries to determine whether Logan is playing mind games regarding his successor.
Vaulter
Writen by: Jon Brown
Directed by: Andrij Parekh
Air date: August 18, 2019
Roman and Kendall do a “routine health check” of a new media brand to help Vaulter to determine the future of the company. Tom tasks Greg with sniffing out waste at ATN, as Greg wonders if the divisive media outlet is the right fit for him. Connor and Willa host a soiree to mark their return to New York. Shiv brings Tom in the loop about her future at Waystar and with Gil’s campaign.
Vaulter
Writen by: Tony Roche
Directed by: Andrij Parekh
Air date: August 25, 2019
Logan informs his skeptical management team of his plan to make another attempt to acquire Pierce, a rival media company and one of the most respected names in news, and brings back Frank to work on the deal. Convinced the acquisition is a terrible idea, Shiv asks Tom to deliver the message to Logan at a corporate retreat in Hungary. Greg worries his pre-meeting with a Logan biographer puts his standing with the family at risk. Connor’s presidential announcement irritates Logan.
Vaulter
Writen by: Georgia Pritchett
Directed by: Robert Pulcini & Shari Springer Berman
Air date: September 1, 2019
Roman begins a six-week management training program in the Parks division and is irritated about spending so much time with “normals.” Logan brings Shiv in for a day at Waystar, raising suspicions with Kendall and Gerri. Connor and Willa attend the funeral of a family friend with a complicated past. Logan and Kendall arrange a covert meeting with PGM CEO Rhea Jarrell, as a controversy surrounding a star anchor leads to a day of chaos at ATN headquarters.
Tern haven
Writen by: Will Tracy
Directed by: Mark Mylod
Air date: September 8, 2019
Logan attempts to solidify his buyout of PGM at a weekend retreat at the Pierce family home, where Shiv, Roman and Connor veer from their carefully orchestrated roles. As the Pierces question whether an alliance with Waystar Royco will tarnish their legacy, Kendall makes his case to Naomi Pierce during a drug-filled night.
Argestes
Writen by: Susan Soon He Stanton
Directed by: Matt Shakman
Air date: September 15, 2019
Logan’s plans to finalize the purchase of the Pierce family’s television stations and papers are threatened by a deal from an unexpected quarter; Tom frets over ATN’s new slogan in the wake of news from Greg; Kendall, Shiv, and Roman argue.
Argestes
Writen by: Susan Soon He Stanton
Directed by: Matt Shakman
Air date: September 15, 2019
Logan’s plans to finalize the purchase of the Pierce family’s television stations and papers are threatened by a deal from an unexpected quarter; Tom frets over ATN’s new slogan in the wake of news from Greg; Kendall, Shiv, and Roman argue.
Return
Writen by: Jonathan Glatzer
Directed by: Becky Martin
Air date: September 22, 2019
Kendall and Roman negotiate with their mother in the United Kingdom while Shiv attempts to extract answer from her evasive father; the Roy children grow increasing suspicious regarding Rhea’s presence; Kendall confronts his last trip to the UK
Dundee
Writen by: Mary Laws
Directed by: Kevin Bray
Air date: September 29, 2019
The entire Roy clan travels to Logan’s hometown of Dundee, Scotland for a celebration of Logan’s fifty years in the business. There, Logan reflects on his past and the company’s future, while Shiv defiantly looks to her family for support in taking down Rhea. Ewan gives Greg an ultimatum about working at Waystar. Kendall becomes enamored with Jennifer, an actress in Willa’s play. A former employee proves difficult to silence, worrying Logan’s inner circle.
Dundee
Writen by: Jesse Armstrong
Directed by: Mark Mylod
Air date: October 6, 2019
With the shareholders meeting imminent and Waystar Royco in a precarious position after a whistleblower makes headlines, Logan, Kendall, Gerri and Tom testify before Congress and face tough questions from a determined Gil Eavis. Shiv speaks candidly to Kira, a victim who is set to be a key witness. In Turkey, Roman’s business pitch takes a chilling turn.
This Is Not For Tears
Writen by: Jesse Armstrong
Directed by: Mark Mylod
Air date: October 13, 2019
On the Roys’ grand Mediterranean yacht, Logan weighs whether a member of the family or a top lieutenant will need to be sacrificed to salvage the company’s tarnished reputation. Roman shares his hesitations about a new source of financing, as Kendall suggests a familiar alternative. Shiv proposes taking her open-marriage with Tom to another level. Connor finds himself in an unenviable position as reviews of Willa’s play roll in.