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The Best Episodes of Atlantis

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A fantasy drama set in a world of legendary heroes and mythical creatures. Far from home and desperate for answers, Jason washes up on the shores of an ancient land. A mysterious place; a world

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Atlantis Season 1 Episode 13 - Touched by the Gods (2)
    8.0/10(260 votes)

    #1 - Touched by the Gods (2)

    S1:E13

    Jason and his allies are tested when Ariadne is accused of treason and sentenced to die.

    Director:Jeremy Webb
    Writer:Howard Overman

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  2. Atlantis Season 2 Episode 2 - A New Dawn (2)
    7.7/10(198 votes)

    #2 - A New Dawn (2)

    S2:E2

    Atlantis is set to fall as Pasiphae continues her siege on the city. The last hope rests with Jason, Hercules, and Pythagoras. Hercules makes a discovery that throws into doubt everything he once knew to be true.

    Director:Justin Molotnikov
    Writer:Howard Overman

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  3. Atlantis Season 2 Episode 5 - The Day of the Dead
    7.7/10(204 votes)

    #3 - The Day of the Dead

    S2:E5

    The gang find themselves dispersed around the ancient necropolis and they soon realize they are not alone...the space is crawling with a magical army of the undead. The race is on to find Jason before he falls prey to the flesh eating monsters.

    Director:Declan O'Dwyer
    Writer:Howard Overman

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  4. Atlantis Season 2 Episode 6 - The Grey Sisters
    7.7/10(207 votes)

    #4 - The Grey Sisters

    S2:E6

    As Ariadne lies on her deathbed, Jason embarks on a dangerous quest into the unknown. After a daring encounter with the ancient Grey Sisters, Jason's mission brings him face to face with Medea and Pasiphae once more.

    Director:Declan O'Dwyer
    Writer:Howard Overman

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  5. Atlantis Season 2 Episode 9 - The Gorgon's Gaze
    7.7/10(164 votes)

    #5 - The Gorgon's Gaze

    S2:E9

    Pasiphae realises she will never be true ruler while ever she and Ariadne both have a claim to the throne, so she offers the queen her freedom – if she will renounce the crown. As wanted men, Jason and Hercules have been forced to seek refuge in the mountains, where Medusa and Pythagoras come up with their own plot, which will take a sacrifice of unimaginable proportions.

    Director:Lawrence Gough
    Writer:Julian Jones

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  6. Atlantis Season 2 Episode 1 - A New Dawn (1)
    7.6/10(232 votes)

    #6 - A New Dawn (1)

    S2:E1

    Ariadne – now queen and in an epic war against Pasiphae's army – turns to Jason, Hercules, and Pythagoras for help. The time has come for Jason to fulfill his destiny. The battle for Atlantis has begun.

    Director:Justin Molotnikov
    Writer:Howard Overman

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  7. Atlantis Season 2 Episode 4 - The Marriage of True Minds
    7.6/10(190 votes)

    #7 - The Marriage of True Minds

    S2:E4

    As plans progress for the royal wedding, Ariadne must undertake a journey to Telemon’s homeland of Aegina. With the kingdom still beset by Colcheans, Jason is not the only one who fears for the Queen’s safety.

    Director:Declan O'Dwyer
    Writer:Lucy Watkins

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  8. Atlantis Season 1 Episode 9 - Pandora's Box
    7.5/10(231 votes)

    #8 - Pandora's Box

    S1:E9

    When Medusa is kidnapped, Hercules is tasked with making a perilous journey to Hades.

    Director:Declan O'Dwyer
    Writer:Howard Overman

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  9. Atlantis Season 1 Episode 10 - The Price of Hope
    7.5/10(221 votes)

    #9 - The Price of Hope

    S1:E10

    Trying to find Medusa, the heroes become ensnared in the blood sport of the Scythians.

    Director:Alice Troughton
    Writer:Howard Overman

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  10. Atlantis Season 2 Episode 7 - A Fate Worse Than Death
    7.5/10(166 votes)

    #10 - A Fate Worse Than Death

    S2:E7

    When news reaches Pasiphae of Ariadne and Jason's impending marriage, she is terrified that Atlantis will be lost to her forever and resolves to do all she can to stop the union, no matter the cost.

    Director:Lawrence Gough
    Writer:Howard Overman

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  11. Atlantis Season 2 Episode 12 - The Queen Must Die
    7.5/10(185 votes)

    #11 - The Queen Must Die

    S2:E12

    Jason is determined to rescue his fellow prisoners from the amphitheatre, and makes a daring return to Atlantis, which is becoming an ever more dangerous realm under Pasiphae's villainous rule. The hero and his friends face treachery at every turn, and come to realise that the only hope for the future is to kill the queen.

    Director:Julian Murphy
    Writer:Howard Overman

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  12. Atlantis Season 1 Episode 12 - Touched by the Gods (1)
    7.4/10(224 votes)

    #12 - Touched by the Gods (1)

    S1:E12

    Time is running out on Jason's pact with Circe. He has three days to fulfil her wish.

    Director:Jeremy Webb
    Writer:Howard Overman

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  13. Atlantis Season 2 Episode 8 - The Madness of Hercules
    7.4/10(162 votes)

    #13 - The Madness of Hercules

    S2:E8

    Jason has been sentenced to death for killing the Oracle and it looks like there is anything anybody can do to save him including Ariadne. Pasiphae tightens her grip over Atlantis and the future does not look good.

    Director:Lawrence Gough
    Writer:Richard McBrien

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  14. Atlantis Season 2 Episode 10 - The Dying of the Light
    7.3/10(154 votes)

    #14 - The Dying of the Light

    S2:E10

    Jason's discovery has blackened his heart, leaving him a shadow of the man he used to be. Reckless and foolhardy, he no longer seems to care about anything or anyone - even Ariadne. Pythagoras is desperate to save his friend, so he sets out in search of help, but soon discovers not everyone is as keen to protect Jason as he is.

    Director:Justin Molotnikov
    Writer:Lucy Watkins

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  15. Atlantis Season 2 Episode 11 - Kin
    7.3/10(148 votes)

    #15 - Kin

    S2:E11

    The battle between Aeson and Pasiphae for Jason's soul reaches a devastating climax as the warrior is caught by the ruthless queen's soldiers. Jason's friends know they must do all they can to save him before he is lost for ever, and Aeson undertakes a brave and deadly mission into Atlantis to rescue his son. However, he is just one man, and with traitors on all sides plotting to stop him, his chances of success seem slim.

    Director:Justin Molotnikov
    Writer:Julian Jones

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  16. Atlantis Season 1 Episode 7 - The Rules of Engagement
    7.2/10(238 votes)

    #16 - The Rules of Engagement

    S1:E7

    Jason enters a brutal fighting tournament honouring Ariadne and Heptarian's nuptials.

    Director:Declan O'Dwyer
    Writer:Richard McBrien

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  17. Atlantis Season 2 Episode 3 - Telemon
    7.2/10(184 votes)

    #17 - Telemon

    S2:E3

    Ariadne is formally crowned queen of a still-vulnerable Atlantis. An enigmatic stranger arrives offering salvation. As Jason fights for glory on the tournament ground, Ariadne embarks on her own private battle.

    Director:Justin Molotnikov
    Writer:Richard McBrien

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  18. Atlantis Season 1 Episode 4 - Twist of Fate
    7.1/10(278 votes)

    #18 - Twist of Fate

    S1:E4

    When the boys stumble across an abandoned package, they are left holding the baby.

    Director:Alice Troughton
    Writer:Richard McBrien

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  19. Atlantis Season 1 Episode 2 - A Girl by Any Other Name
    7.0/10(327 votes)

    #19 - A Girl by Any Other Name

    S1:E2

    The heroes are entangled in the perilous rites of Dionysus with a stranger called Medusa.

    Director:Justin Molotnikov
    Writer:Howard Overman

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  20. Atlantis Season 1 Episode 3 - A Boy of No Consequence
    7.0/10(297 votes)

    #20 - A Boy of No Consequence

    S1:E3

    Jason and his friends are forced to compete in the perilous sport of bull leaping.

    Director:Justin Molotnikov
    Writer:Howard Overman

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  21. Atlantis Season 1 Episode 6 - The Song of the Sirens
    7.0/10(243 votes)

    #21 - The Song of the Sirens

    S1:E6

    In a desperate attempt to win Medusa's heart, Hercules pays a visit to a powerful witch.

    Director:Declan O'Dwyer
    Writer:Lucy Watkins

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  22. Atlantis Season 1 Episode 8 - The Furies
    7.0/10(239 votes)

    #22 - The Furies

    S1:E8

    Blood ties and past lies prove a fatal mix when Pythagoras's brother joins the gang.

    Director:Alice Troughton
    Writer:Julian Jones

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  23. Atlantis Season 1 Episode 5 - White Lies
    6.9/10(247 votes)

    #23 - White Lies

    S1:E5

    Ariadne calls on Jason to help her uncover the truth behind claims of a conspiracy.

    Director:Alice Troughton
    Writer:Howard Overman

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  24. Atlantis Season 1 Episode 1 - The Earth Bull
    6.7/10(480 votes)

    #24 - The Earth Bull

    S1:E1

    Jason washes up on the shores of a strange and mysterious land: Atlantis.

    Director:Justin Molotnikov
    Writer:Howard Overman

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  25. Atlantis Season 1 Episode 11 - Hunger Pangs
    6.6/10(227 votes)

    #25 - Hunger Pangs

    S1:E11

    A starving Jason makes a fatal error by eating sacrificial meat.

    Director:Alice Troughton
    Writer:Julian Jones

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Best Episodes Summary

"Touched by the Gods (2)" is the best rated episode of "Atlantis". It scored 8/10 based on 260 votes. Directed by Jeremy Webb and written by Howard Overman, it aired on 12/28/2013. This episode scored 0.3 points higher than the second highest rated, "A New Dawn (2)".