- 7.9/1091 votes7.9/10(91)
#1 - Apache vs. Gladiator
Season 1 Episode 1
Aired 4/7/2009
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 8.0/1090 votes8.0/10(90)
#2 - Viking vs. Samurai
Season 1 Episode 2
Aired 4/14/2009
The speed and fighting style of a Samurai warrior faced off with the strength and determination of a Nordic Viking.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 8.1/1084 votes8.1/10(84)
#3 - Spartan vs. Ninja
Season 1 Episode 3
Aired 4/21/2009
Spartan vs Ninja - the ultimate bronze age warrior meets the silent assassin from Japan.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 7.0/1077 votes7.0/10(77)
#4 - Pirate vs. Knight
Season 1 Episode 4
Aired 4/28/2009
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 7.3/1072 votes7.3/10(72)
#5 - Yakuza vs. Mafia
Season 1 Episode 5
Aired 5/5/2009
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 7.9/1065 votes7.9/10(65)
#6 - Green Beret vs. Spetsnaz
Season 1 Episode 6
Aired 5/12/2009
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
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- 7.9/1073 votes7.9/10(73)
#7 - Shaolin Monk vs. Maori
Season 1 Episode 7
Aired 5/19/2009
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 8.0/1060 votes8.0/10(60)
#8 - William Wallace vs. Shaka Zulu
Season 1 Episode 8
Aired 5/26/2009
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 7.7/1069 votes7.7/10(69)
#9 - IRA vs. Taliban
Season 1 Episode 9
Aired 5/31/2009
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
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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Genre:Documentary
Network:Spike
Episodes
9
Avg. Rating
7.8
S1
S2
S3
S4
E1
E2
E3
7.9
8.0
8.1
Season 1 Ratings Summary
"Apache vs. Gladiator" is the best rated episode of "Deadliest Warrior" season 1. It scored 7.9/10 based on 91 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 4/7/2009. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Viking vs. Samurai".