Succession

On his 80th birthday, media magnate Logan Roy, whose retirement was thought to be a given, shocks his family by announcing he's staying on 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.

Kendall is confronted with a major crisis involving a secret bank debt. Upset with Marcia, Shiv decides to enlist an old paramour to conduct a background check on Logan's third wife.

Kendall polishes up his speech while enlisting an on-air personality from the Waystar's ATV Networks to accompany him. Shiv tries to minimise damage from a photo.

Kendall begins to plot a vote of no confidence against Logan; Tom questions his prenup and recruits Greg for a clandestine task.