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The Best Episodes of Deadliest Warrior Season 1

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

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Deadliest Warrior Season 1 Episode 1 - Apache vs. Gladiator
    7.9/10(98 votes)

    #1 - Apache vs. Gladiator

    S1:E1

    An Apache - the greatest stealth fighter in American History, versus a Gladiator - crowd-thrilling killer of ancient Rome. It's stone versus steel, devious against direct, surprise versus slaughter, as these two go toe to toe in a no-holds barred battle to the death.

    Director:Tim Prokop
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Deadliest Warrior Season 1 Episode 2 - Viking vs. Samurai
    8.0/10(95 votes)

    #2 - Viking vs. Samurai

    S1:E2

    The speed and fighting style of a Samurai warrior faced off with the strength and determination of a Nordic Viking.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Deadliest Warrior Season 1 Episode 3 - Spartan vs. Ninja
    8.1/10(88 votes)

    #3 - Spartan vs. Ninja

    S1:E3

    Spartan vs Ninja - the ultimate bronze age warrior meets the silent assassin from Japan.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Deadliest Warrior Season 1 Episode 4 - Pirate vs. Knight
    6.9/10(80 votes)

    #4 - Pirate vs. Knight

    S1:E4

    A Pirate - the merciless high seas marauder; versus a Knight - the armored battle tank that crushed infidels underfoot. It's an explosive, bloody battle between two fighters who hate everything the other stands for - pistols versus crossbow, gunpowder against armor, and cutlass versus a spiked ball of death.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Deadliest Warrior Season 1 Episode 5 - Yakuza vs. Mafia
    7.3/10(77 votes)

    #5 - Yakuza vs. Mafia

    S1:E5

    Mafia - the deadly crime family that rule New York's 1920's underworld, versus Yakuza - feared gang lords that dominate the mean streets of 1940's Tokyo. Their bloody turf war to decide who is deadliest will be settled with machine guns, sawed off shotguns, pistols, bats, nunchukus and icepicks.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Deadliest Warrior Season 1 Episode 6 - Green Beret vs. Spetsnaz
    7.9/10(67 votes)

    #6 - Green Beret vs. Spetsnaz

    S1:E6

    Green Beret - America's elite special force, versus Spetsnaz - Russia's top-secret, top-notch commandos. Trained to kill anyone, any when, anywhere - these super soldiers use a devastating array of weapons and tactics. It's the best of the west against the beast from the east in a post cold war showdown.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Deadliest Warrior Season 1 Episode 7 - Shaolin Monk vs. Maori
    7.9/10(74 votes)

    #7 - Shaolin Monk vs. Maori

    S1:E7

    One fights for perfection; the other to honor his ancestors. A Shaolin Monk - the ultimate pacifist killing machine from China versus a Maori - fierce, bone-crushing warrior from New Zealand. Steel whips, metal spikes and wickedly versatile hooks versus wood, shark teeth, stingray spines and stone. The hardest weapon on the battlefield is not made of steel.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Deadliest Warrior Season 1 Episode 8 - William Wallace vs. Shaka Zulu
    8.0/10(61 votes)

    #8 - William Wallace vs. Shaka Zulu

    S1:E8

    Both fight for revenge. Both built an army to spill the blood of their enemies. Deadliest Warrior gets personal with a battle between two of the greatest warrior-generals that ever lived. William Wallace - claymore wielding wild man from Scotland versus Shaka Zulu whose ferocity, speed and toughness became legend.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Deadliest Warrior Season 1 Episode 9 - IRA vs. Taliban
    7.7/10(71 votes)

    #9 - IRA vs. Taliban

    S1:E9

    Two groups whose disregard for civilian casualties in the pursuit of their own agendas have made them infamous. IRA - the urban guerrilla from Ireland versus the Taliban mountain fighters from Afghanistan.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Apache vs. Gladiator" is the best rated episode of "Deadliest Warrior" season 1. It scored 7.9/10 based on 98 votes. Directed by Tim Prokop and written by Unknown, it aired on 4/7/2009. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Viking vs. Samurai".