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The name Borgia stands for betrayal, intrigue and corruption in the Vatican, which was the center of the world during the Renaissance.

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    Borgia Season 1 Episode 12 - The Serpent Rises
    6.7/10(160 votes)

    #1 - The Serpent Rises

    S1:E12

    Cesare leads an investigative commission into Juan's death, but cannot find the guilty party and soon fears he himself killed his brother.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Borgia Season 1 Episode 9 - The Invasion of Rome
    6.5/10(160 votes)

    #2 - The Invasion of Rome

    S1:E9

    Rodrigo has his back on the wall as the French troops occupy the Eternal city, but thanks to his son Cesare, a fragile peace can be negotiated.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Borgia Season 2 Episode 3 - Palm Sunday
    6.5/10(122 votes)

    #3 - Palm Sunday

    S2:E3

    Sent by Pope Alexander VI, Cesare and Alessandro are entering in Florence. Unlike Jesus, they are not greeted by hosannas and palm leaves, but by the looks of reproach and disapproving murmurs. Under the control of Savonarola, Florence Florence libertine became austere. Later, Cesare attends Mass on Palm Sunday, celebrated by Savonarola. During the ceremony, Nicolas Machiavelli discusses Cesare hoping to join the clandestine opposition to Savonarola. Ironically, Machiavelli tends to Cesare a sling, made with palm leaves tied in a bow shape.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Borgia Season 2 Episode 1 - The Time of Sweet Desires
    6.4/10(146 votes)

    #4 - The Time of Sweet Desires

    S2:E1

    Cesare covets the hand of Carlotta d'Aragona and the Naples throne. Rodrigo et Lucrezia, for their part, wold like to turn the page on the death of Juan Borgia.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Borgia Season 1 Episode 4 - Wisdom of the Holy Spirit
    6.2/10(182 votes)

    #5 - Wisdom of the Holy Spirit

    S1:E4

    Rodrigo promises estates and offices for those voting in his favour, and when white smoke rises, he leaves the conclave as Pope Alexander VI.

    Director:Oliver Hirschbiegel
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Borgia Season 1 Episode 7 - Maneuvers
    6.2/10(155 votes)

    #6 - Maneuvers

    S1:E7

    Instead of keeping the peace, Rodrigo gives in to Giulia's urging and has his men take up arms, but under Juan's command the campaign fails.

    Director:Metin Hüseyin
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Borgia Season 1 Episode 8 - Prelude to an Apocalypse
    6.2/10(151 votes)

    #7 - Prelude to an Apocalypse

    S1:E8

    With his enemies advancing and his troops deserting Juan's command, Rodrigo has to take a tough decision that puts Cesare's life at stake.

    Director:Metin Hüseyin
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Borgia Season 1 Episode 10 - Miracles
    6.2/10(152 votes)

    #8 - Miracles

    S1:E10

    By the intervention of Spain, France is forced to withdraw, but Isabella of Spain demands a purge of the Jews from the Eternal City.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Borgia Season 1 Episode 11 - God's Monster
    6.2/10(144 votes)

    #9 - God's Monster

    S1:E11

    To prove himself worthy of the crown of Naples, Juan proposes to convert the Jews in a mass christening, but accidentally reveals a dark secret.

    Director:Metin Hüseyin
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Borgia Season 2 Episode 4 - Pax Vobiscum
    6.2/10(120 votes)

    #10 - Pax Vobiscum

    S2:E4

    Savonarola was sentenced to death by hanging by the Pope Alexander VI after admitting acts of heresy under torture. He uses his last breath to curse Cesare Borgia and the whole family, in the name of God. Later, Cesare attend Midnight Mass and Easter lights the traditional fireworks fireworks Florentine. Alessandro, his lifelong friend, wish him "peace of God", but the peace of God is more interested Cesare.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Borgia Season 2 Episode 5 - Ascension
    6.2/10(124 votes)

    #11 - Ascension

    S2:E5

    In the vineyards of the Palazzo dei Santi Apostoli, Cardinal Giuliano della Rovere selects grapes for the blessing of first fruits. He is assisted by Cardinal Raffaele Riario Sansoni, more concerned with political cases. Released from his vows of Cardinal Cesare is of golden armor that belonged to his late brother Juan. Thus dressed, he poses as a king on the papal throne, having finally materialized all its own idea of "ascension" to heaven.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Borgia Season 2 Episode 6 - Pentecost
    6.2/10(115 votes)

    #12 - Pentecost

    S2:E6

    A violent rainstorm fell on Rome. Rodrigo Borgia, Pope Alexander VI, is doing sex with his mistress, Giulia Farnese, when the ceiling of the papal chamber collapses on them. Rodrigo found alive under the debris, is in shock. Like the apostles, he began to speak in different languages​​, believing that the Holy Spirit is in him.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Borgia Season 2 Episode 7 - The Blessed Trinity
    6.2/10(113 votes)

    #13 - The Blessed Trinity

    S2:E7

    Each member of the Trinity, Borgia (Rodrigo, Cesare and Lucrezia) must find his own unit: head, heart and soul. Rodrigo confronts his addiction to drugs, Cesare intrigue at the court of the King of France to win the hand of Carlotta, while Lucrezia must overcome the sad reality of her love life.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Borgia Season 1 Episode 5 - The Bonds of Matrimony
    5.8/10(176 votes)

    #14 - The Bonds of Matrimony

    S1:E5

    The wedding of Lucrezia to Giovanni Sforza is to seal the union between the Borgia and Sforza families, but the marriage will not be consummated.

    Director:Dearbhla Walsh
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Borgia Season 2 Episode 8 - A Morality Play
    5.8/10(114 votes)

    #15 - A Morality Play

    S2:E8

    On the occasion of this celebration, Cardinal Riario Sansoni organizes morality recounting the story of Alexis. Far from these concerns, Cesare continuing negotiations to try to raise an army and get a title and a wife. Conversely, Lanzol asks to leave Rome and intrigues in order to devote himself more confidently to Christ.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Borgia Season 2 Episode 12 - Who is Like God?
    5.8/10(117 votes)

    #16 - Who is Like God?

    S2:E12

    Alessandro Farnese, treasurer of the Vatican, announces that the signorie of Imola and Forli haven't paid their taxes. The pontiff then summons Caterina Sforza, the Regent, and her son, the heir of these principalities. Furious for being forced to pay high taxes, Caterina arranges a plan to assassinate the Pope. Meanwhile Cesare, at the head of an army of three hundred soldiers, manages to seize the duchy of Milan.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Borgia Season 3 Episode 5 - 1499
    5.8/10(78 votes)

    #17 - 1499

    S3:E5

    While Rodrigo engages in delicate politics, Leonardo da Vinci offers Cesare a powerful weapon and murder visits the Borgia family.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Borgia Season 3 Episode 9 - 1503, Part One
    5.8/10(83 votes)

    #18 - 1503, Part One

    S3:E9

    Lucrezia meets her new family with mixed results, while at home a malaria outbreak has historic consequences for the Borgias.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Borgia Season 3 Episode 10 - 1503, Part Two
    5.8/10(79 votes)

    #19 - 1503, Part Two

    S3:E10

    Rodrigo's death sets chaos in motion on many fronts and forces Cesare to practice his most sophisticated politics yet as stakes are raised.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Borgia Season 3 Episode 11 - 1504
    5.8/10(85 votes)

    #20 - 1504

    S3:E11

    With a new pope crowned and order breaking down, Cesare finds himself with more and stronger enemies than ever.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Borgia Season 3 Episode 12 - 1505
    5.8/10(83 votes)

    #21 - 1505

    S3:E12

    Cesare stands trial for treason against the Holy See and the Ten Commandments, with his old friend Niccolo Machiavelli as prosecutor.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Borgia Season 3 Episode 13 - 1506
    5.8/10(88 votes)

    #22 - 1506

    S3:E13

    Cesare is brought to La Mancha and goes on trial before the Inquisition, while Lucrezia must use extreme measures to save her marriage.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Borgia Season 2 Episode 9 - Transfiguration
    5.2/10(110 votes)

    #23 - Transfiguration

    S2:E9

    The crowds gathered on Saint Peter's Square in Rome, while another big celebration takes place in Spoleto. This episode, largely devoted to the celebration, the narrative ends by Rodrigo Transfiguration to a group of children. The story is accompanied by a warning to adults who listen Rodrigo, including Giulia and Virginio Orsini. Rodrigo, Lucrezia and Cesare are transformed as they endorse their new roles, sometimes an inspiration to others, sometimes manipulative attempt to influence them.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Borgia Season 3 Episode 3 - 1497
    5.2/10(87 votes)

    #24 - 1497

    S3:E3

    Cesare's new mistress could trigger a diplomatic incident, and public allegations of debauchery are made against the Borgia family.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Audrey Fouché

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  25. Borgia Season 3 Episode 4 - 1498
    5.2/10(88 votes)

    #25 - 1498

    S3:E4

    When one of his commanders captures a city without authorisation, Cesare must appease a ruler. Lucrezia's son suffers a potentially mortal fall.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"The Serpent Rises" is the best rated episode of "Borgia". It scored 6.7/10 based on 160 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 11/14/2011. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Invasion of Rome".