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The Best Episodes of Barbarians

Every episode of Barbarians ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Barbarians!

Binge this in 9h 33m•Peaking at 8.1/10

Three people's fates are interwoven in the Battle of the Teutoburg Forest in 9 A.D., during which Germanic warriors halt the spread of the Roman Empire.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Barbarians Season 1 Episode 6 - The Battle
    8.1/10(1479 votes)

    #1 - The Battle

    S1:E6

    Ari leads Varus and three Roman legions into the Teutoburg Forest — and into history. Thusnelda makes a bloody sacrifice to preserve the alliance.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Barbarians Season 2 Episode 6 - The Price
    7.6/10(644 votes)

    #2 - The Price

    S2:E6

    The tribes prepare to attack the Roman camp before ships with reinforcements arrive. Segestes approaches Tiberius with a treacherous proposal.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Barbarians Season 1 Episode 3 - On the Edge
    7.4/10(1225 votes)

    #3 - On the Edge

    S1:E3

    Ari commands troops ordered by Varus to hunt down and kill Folkwin, whose family and home village are put in danger for his act of defiance.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Barbarians Season 1 Episode 5 - Treason
    7.4/10(1124 votes)

    #4 - Treason

    S1:E5

    Ari and Thusnelda forge a political marriage and begin uniting the fractious Germanic tribes. Folkwin is believed dead but has actually been enslaved.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Barbarians Season 1 Episode 1 - Wolf and Eagle
    7.3/10(1494 votes)

    #5 - Wolf and Eagle

    S1:E1

    Cherusci tribal chief Segimer bristles at the increasing demands of new governor Varus. Secret lovers Thusnelda and Folkwin deal Rome a symbolic blow.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Barbarians Season 1 Episode 2 - Vengeance
    7.3/10(1289 votes)

    #6 - Vengeance

    S1:E2

    The theft of the standard provokes a crisis, reuniting Roman officer Ari with his father Segimer, and childhood friends Folkwin and Thusnelda.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Barbarians Season 1 Episode 4 - A New Reik
    7.3/10(1145 votes)

    #7 - A New Reik

    S1:E4

    Ari embraces his new role with the Cherusci but his shift of allegiances runs deeper than Varus knows. Thusnelda and Folkwin rally a rival tribe.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Barbarians Season 2 Episode 5 - Doomed
    7.3/10(540 votes)

    #8 - Doomed

    S2:E5

    Marbod confronts Tiberius and demands justice. Thusnelda and Folkwin set out on a mission. Gaius hides out in the forest and makes a shocking discovery.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Barbarians Season 2 Episode 3 - Fathers
    6.9/10(560 votes)

    #9 - Fathers

    S2:E3

    Germanicus accuses Flavus of being a traitor. Ari brings Gaius to the village and then seeks revenge against Marbod. Thusnelda is angry at Ari for lying.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Barbarians Season 2 Episode 4 - The Oath
    6.9/10(552 votes)

    #10 - The Oath

    S2:E4

    Tiberius requires a test of Marbod's loyalty. Flavus proposes an offer to Germanicus. The tribal chiefs gather to name Marbod king but tragedy strikes.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Barbarians Season 2 Episode 1 - New Legions
    6.8/10(663 votes)

    #11 - New Legions

    S2:E1

    Ari suspects the Romans of rebuilding their forces, so he seeks the help of an eastern tribal chief, Marbod. Ari’s brother, Flavus, arrives in Germania.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Barbarians Season 2 Episode 2 - Captured
    6.4/10(666 votes)

    #12 - Captured

    S2:E2

    A friend comes to Thusnelda’s aid when she infiltrates the Roman camp. Without Ari knowing, Marbod meets with Tiberius in a bid to secure peace.

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Best Episodes Summary

"The Battle" is the best rated episode of "Barbarians". It scored 8.1/10 based on 1479 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 10/23/2020. This episode scored 0.5 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Price".