7.5/1073 votes#1 - Zeus
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 9/28/2009
Zeus' epic battles with Cronus, his father, for control of the universe is examined.
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- 7.4/1056 votes
#2 - Hercules
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 8/10/2009
The tale of the strongest superhero in Greek mythology and his quest for redemption. To atone for committing a heinous crime, Hercules embarks on a series of impossible challenges known as the 12 Labors. Hercules endures as one of history's most influential demi-Gods, but recent archaeological discoveries suggest that mythology's strongest man may have been inspired by a real person.
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- 7.3/1050 votes
#3 - Hades
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 8/17/2009
The myth of ancient Greece's most feared god, and those mortals who tried to cross his path. This episode takes us behind the veil of the ancient Greek belief in life after death. It is a chilling collection of tales about the god Hades and the underworld bearing his name, with eerie links to real world curses, ghosts, and secret cults.
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- 7.2/1044 votes
#4 - Minotaur
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 8/24/2009
A half-bull, half-man freak of nature, the Minotaur is one of mythology's most terrifying monsters. A bizarre tale of bestiality, human sacrifice, and war, the myth of the Minotaur endures as a symbol of the beast inside all men. But archeological research has uncovered clues suggesting the Minotaur and its terrifying labyrinth were more than just symbols. They may have been inspired by a real place that still exists to this day.
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- 7.5/1052 votes
#5 - Medusa
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 8/31/2009
The epic tragedy of Medusa, the most infamous female fiend in Greek mythology, whose look turned every living thing to stone. But what is the true story behind the myth? Find out this evil Gorgon's real world connection to human corpses, and learn what clues the night sky holds about the origins of the tale of Medusa.
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- 7.2/1047 votes
#6 - Odysseus: Curse of the Sea
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 9/14/2009
In part 1 of 2, we take a look at Odysseus, whom Homer made famous in "The Odyssey," including his adventures in light of astronomical and geographical evidence which bases the story on accurate real events.
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- 7.3/1045 votes
#7 - Odysseus: Warrior's Revenge
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 9/21/2009
Following the Trojan War, a heroic Greek makes a many-year journey home to reclaim his wife and kingdom in Homer's epic tale "The Odyssey."
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- 7.0/1049 votes
#8 - Beowulf
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 9/28/2009
The Norse saga of Beowulf and his battles with Grendel and other monsters.
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- 7.1/1049 votes
#9 - Tolkien's Monsters
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 10/5/2009
About J. R. R. Tolkien's Lord of the Rings trilogy and how real-life influenced it.
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- 6.9/1041 votes
#10 - Thor
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 10/12/2009
Able to wield thunder from his hammer, Thor was the most revered of the Norse gods, from fending humanity from the giants that brought calamity, to his pursuit of the Midgard Serpent. Though, his fate is told to sealed during Ragnarök, it is actually the invasion of Christianity that proves far more damning to this mighty god.
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The Best Episodes of Clash of the Gods Season 1
Every episode of Clash of the Gods Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Clash of the Gods Season 1!
Clash of the Gods is a one-hour weekly mythology television series that premiered on August 3, 2009 on the History channel. The program covers many...
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Season 1 Ratings Summary
"Zeus" is the best rated episode of "Clash of the Gods" season 1. It scored 7.5/10 based on 73 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 9/28/2009. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Hercules".