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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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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Borgia Season 1 Episode 12 - The Serpent Rises
    8.1/10(157 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
    7.9/10(156 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 3 Episode 14 - 1507
    7.9/10(95 votes)

    #3 - 1507

    S3:E14

    Cesare's ultimate judgment is realized while Lucrezia struggles to make sense of her family's history and its future.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Borgia Season 1 Episode 11 - God's Monster
    7.8/10(142 votes)

    #4 - 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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  5. Borgia Season 2 Episode 1 - The Time of Sweet Desires
    7.8/10(144 votes)

    #5 - 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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  6. Borgia Season 3 Episode 9 - 1503, Part One
    7.8/10(81 votes)

    #6 - 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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  7. Borgia Season 1 Episode 10 - Miracles
    7.7/10(150 votes)

    #7 - 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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  8. Borgia Season 2 Episode 4 - Pax Vobiscum
    7.7/10(117 votes)

    #8 - 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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  9. Borgia Season 3 Episode 1 - 1495
    7.7/10(112 votes)

    #9 - 1495

    S3:E1

    While Lucrezia is head of the Vatican, Rodrigo Borgia continued his retreat. He tries to erase his feelings of love for Julia and her desire for her own daughter, now married to Alfonso di Calabria. But even away from all temptations, he struggles to get there. For his part, his daughter, a young woman who became regent seat with wisdom and moderation, qualities that are lacking in Cesare. The latter, still at war in Romagna, hopes to achieve with a little luck to defeat Catarina and all the enemies of the Borgia family ...

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Borgia Season 3 Episode 10 - 1503, Part Two
    7.7/10(77 votes)

    #10 - 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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  11. Borgia Season 1 Episode 4 - Wisdom of the Holy Spirit
    7.6/10(178 votes)

    #11 - 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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  12. Borgia Season 2 Episode 12 - Who is Like God?
    7.6/10(115 votes)

    #12 - 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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  13. Borgia Season 3 Episode 2 - 1496
    7.6/10(105 votes)

    #13 - 1496

    S3:E2

    Lucrezia is in a delicate position with the return of Rodrigo Borgia. It reigns supreme and does not hesitate to be cruel to his enemies. Pope became a counselor with him, Lucrezia can neither impose his word, nor to stop the fears of her husband, which occurred with the arrival of Cesare in Rome. The son Borgia is carried by his desire for conquest. Fierce, he is ready for anything ...

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Borgia Season 3 Episode 5 - 1499
    7.6/10(76 votes)

    #14 - 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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  15. Borgia Season 1 Episode 2 - Ondata di calore
    7.5/10(214 votes)

    #15 - Ondata di calore

    S1:E2

    When a plot to poison the pope is baffled and the pontiff's original testament restored, Cesare watches his brother rise further in Rodrigo's esteem.

    Director:Oliver Hirschbiegel
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Borgia Season 1 Episode 5 - The Bonds of Matrimony
    7.5/10(172 votes)

    #16 - 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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  17. Borgia Season 1 Episode 6 - Legitimacy
    7.5/10(163 votes)

    #17 - Legitimacy

    S1:E6

    As peace remains brittle, Rodrigo publicly acknowledges his paternity of Juan, Cesare, Lucrezia and Goffredo to strengthen the family bonds.

    Director:Dearbhla Walsh
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Borgia Season 1 Episode 7 - Maneuvers
    7.5/10(151 votes)

    #18 - 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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  19. Borgia Season 1 Episode 8 - Prelude to an Apocalypse
    7.5/10(147 votes)

    #19 - 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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  20. Borgia Season 2 Episode 5 - Ascension
    7.5/10(120 votes)

    #20 - 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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  21. Borgia Season 3 Episode 4 - 1498
    7.5/10(86 votes)

    #21 - 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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  22. Borgia Season 3 Episode 8 - 1502
    7.5/10(84 votes)

    #22 - 1502

    S3:E8

    Cesare's renegade generals mount a rebellion against him, while those close to Rodrigo conspire against him, all on the eve of Lucrezia's wedding.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Borgia Season 3 Episode 11 - 1504
    7.5/10(83 votes)

    #23 - 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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  24. Borgia Season 3 Episode 12 - 1505
    7.5/10(81 votes)

    #24 - 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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  25. Borgia Season 1 Episode 3 - A Sacred Vow
    7.4/10(186 votes)

    #25 - A Sacred Vow

    S1:E3

    A quarrel starts among the cardinals and old reckonings are being settled, while Cesare offers his son as a sacrifice to God, abandoning the newborn.

    Director:Oliver Hirschbiegel
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"The Serpent Rises" is the best rated episode of "Borgia". It scored 8.1/10 based on 157 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".