Succession

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.

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.

With Waystar's stock plunging to dangerous lows, Kendall is confronted with a major crisis involving a secret bank debt. Shiv decides to enlist an old paramour to conduct a background check on Logan's third wife.

With the company's annual foundation gala fundraiser approaching, and his dad out of the picture, Kendall polishes up his speech. Shiv tries to minimize damage from a sordid photo that threatens a client's political future.

After hearing Logan’s plan to expand in 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.

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 after a last-minute cancellation.

Logan agrees to a family therapy session at Connor’s New Mexico ranch that Logan intends to double as a publicity stunt. While lying low, Kendall spends some time with the locals and finds his sobriety tested.

Tom has a bachelor party to remember. Kendall 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.

The Roys assemble at an English castle to prepare for Shiv and Tom's wedding. The children reunite with their mother Caroline, who is every bit as acerbic as Logan.

Season finale. Logan and his team find themselves in defense mode. Kendall finds an escape outlet as the situation becomes supercharged, while Tom parlays his new wife’s candor into the removal of an unwanted guest.