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The Best Episodes Directed By Roland Joffé

Every TV Episode Directed by Roland Joffé Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 1 Episode 5 - The Rise of the Republic
    9.0/10(3 votes)

    S1:E5

    The Texas Rangers return to Victoria to celebrate their victory over Mexico and Houston is encouraged to take an important role in the future of the newly independent territory.

    Director:Roland Joffé
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  2. undefined Season 1 Episode 4 - Vengeance Is Mine
    8.5/10(6 votes)

    S1:E4

    General Sam Houston and his Rangers launch a surprise attack on the Mexican Army in the decisive battle of San Jacinto.

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  3. undefined Season 1 Episode 2 - Fate and Fury
    8.3/10(6 votes)

    S1:E2

    Surrounded by the Mexican Army, Colonel Fanin's troops are forced into making a surrender deal. But when Santa Anna orders their execution, the Texians are left even more determined to exact revenge.

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  4. undefined Season 1 Episode 3 - Blood for Blood
    8.3/10(7 votes)

    S1:E3

    With his leadership in question, Sam Houston orders his army south to force a final battle with Santa Anna.

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  5. undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - From the Ashes
    8.3/10(8 votes)

    S1:E1

    After the brutal defeat at the Alamo, the fearless Texas Rangers, under General Sam Houston's command, fight for revenge against Santa Anna's troops.

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  6. undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - 706 Union
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    S1:E1

    Sam Phillips moves his family to Memphis to open a recording studio to look for his first hit musical act, but instead rekindles a steamy affair. Young Elvis Presley and Johnny Cash struggle at home.

    Director:Roland Joffé
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  7. undefined Season 1 Episode 2 - Outta the Groove
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    S1:E2

    Sam records B.B. King, but his new label struggles. Elvis is inspired by African-American music, but is chastised by his family and girlfriend for crossing racial lines. We meet cousins Jerry Lee Lewis and Jimmy Swaggart.

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  8. undefined Season 1 Episode 5 - Treason Ends on the Gallows
    2.6/10(4 votes)

    S1:E5

    In 1862, the Van Lews, upset over the Balls Bluff defeat, fret over how to get General McClellan to take them seriously. At the Confederate fundraiser, Mary Jane informs Eliza and Elizabeth of more messages sewn into her donated clothes.

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  9. undefined Season 1 Episode 4 - Spy Ring
    2.5/10(4 votes)

    S1:E4

    Mary Jane arrives at the Gray House and is warned about Lavinia. Union officers Captain Lounsbury and Major Revere, captured at Bull Run, get mustered into the P.O.W. lockup by Confederate General Winder as Erasmus Ross looks on.

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  10. undefined Season 1 Episode 8 - The Firestorm
    1.0/10(3 votes)

    S1:E8

    Numb from trauma, Elizabeth returns from the conflict and is stopped by Stokely for questioning. She finds an ally in Hampton.

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  11. undefined Season 1 Episode 7 - Babcock
    1.0/10(3 votes)

    S1:E7

    Mary Jane searches Davis' office to differentiate real intel from planted misinformation. Nearly caught, Mary Jane hurries to write notes for Jericho to deliver to their cohort.

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  12. undefined Season 1 Episode 6 - Alien Enemies
    1.0/10(3 votes)

    S1:E6

    Stokely and Lumpkin round up enemies, holding some hostage and beating and killing others. Clara is about to be beaten for a confession by Stokely when the Van Lews and President Davis arrive. Stokely is stopped and the hostages are released.

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  13. undefined Season 1 Episode 3 - First Blood
    1.0/10(3 votes)

    S1:E3

    Grieving Tadpole, the Van Lew's ensure his death is not in vain. After his funeral, Mary Jane confides to Elizabeth and Eliza an idea for retribution against the Confederacy.

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  14. undefined Season 1 Episode 2 - Never Secede!
    1.0/10(3 votes)

    S1:E2

    As Mary Jane recovers, the Van Lew family prepares to transport runaway Robert Ford across the border to the safety of the North...nearly getting caught by Laurette when smuggling him out. For Elizabeth, this is their last Underground Railroad duty.

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  15. undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - Nothin' Like the Fourth of July
    1.0/10(3 votes)

    S1:E1

    It seems all of Richmond Virginia is celebrating Independence Day 1860 until a slave wagon appears; among its sickly occupants is Mary Jane Richards, who is being questioned by Slave Patrol Officer Pike.

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  16. undefined Season 1 Episode 4 - Never Better
    1.0/10(2 votes)

    S1:E4

    Sam's worsening anxiety attacks lead to a radical new medical procedure. Elvis tries to win Trixie back. Overseas, Johnny Cash makes a decision that will affect his girlfriend back home

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Roland Joffé Ratings Summary

"The Rise of the Republic" is the best rated episode directed by Roland Joffé. It scored 9/10 based on 3 votes. It was written by N/A. It aired on 6/15/2015 and is rated 0.5 points higher than their second-best episode, "Vengeance Is Mine".