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The Best Episodes of Borgia Season 1

Every episode of Borgia Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Borgia Season 1!

The Best Episodes of Borgia Season 1

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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    7.3/10(259 votes)

    #1 - 1492

    S1:E1

    Though officially their uncle, Cardinal Rodrigo Borgia gathers his three children, but Juan's and Cesare's lack of control threaten his life's work.

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    7.5/10(211 votes)

    #2 - 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.

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    7.4/10(183 votes)

    #3 - 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.

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    7.6/10(176 votes)

    #4 - 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.

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    7.5/10(171 votes)

    #5 - 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.

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    Writer:Unknown
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    7.5/10(161 votes)

    #6 - Legitimacy

    S1:E6

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

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    Writer:Unknown
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  8. Background image for Maneuvers
    7.5/10(150 votes)

    #7 - 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.

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    Writer:Unknown
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    7.4/10(146 votes)

    #8 - 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.

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    Writer:Unknown
  10. Background image for The Invasion of Rome
    7.8/10(154 votes)

    #9 - 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.

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    Director:Unknown
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    7.6/10(149 votes)

    #10 - 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.

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    Director:Unknown
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    7.7/10(141 votes)

    #11 - 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.

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    8.0/10(154 votes)

    #12 - 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.

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    Director:Unknown
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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"1492" is the best rated episode of "Borgia" season 1. It scored 7.3/10 based on 259 votes. Directed by Oliver Hirschbiegel and written by Tom Fontana, it aired on 10/10/2011. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Ondata di calore".