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The Best Episodes of House of Saddam Season 1

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

Binge this in 3h 56m•Peaking at 7.6/10

The intimate world of Saddam Hussein and his closest inner circle is in this gripping four-part drama that charts the rise and fall of one of the most significant political figures in recent history.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    House of Saddam Season 1 Episode 3 - Part 3
    7.6/10(250 votes)

    S1:E3

    It is the mid 90s, and Saddam Hussein must deal with treachery from within Iraq.

    Director:Jim O'Hanlon
    Writers:Alex Holmes, Stephen Butchard

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  2. House of Saddam Season 1 Episode 1 - Part 1
    7.5/10(308 votes)

    S1:E1

    It is July 1979. Deputy President Saddam forces President Ahmed Hassan al-Bakr to resign.

    Director:Alex Holmes
    Writers:Alex Holmes, Stephen Butchard

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  3. House of Saddam Season 1 Episode 4 - Part 4
    7.5/10(235 votes)

    S1:E4

    As Western coalition forces invade Iraq in 2003, Hussein and his family are forced to flee

    Director:Jim O'Hanlon
    Writers:Alex Holmes, Stephen Butchard

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  4. House of Saddam Season 1 Episode 2 - Part 2
    7.4/10(255 votes)

    S1:E2

    It is 1988 and the Iran/Iraq war has ended, but Saddam has family concerns on his mind.

    Director:Alex Holmes
    Writers:Alex Holmes, Stephen Butchard

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Part 3" is the best rated episode of "House of Saddam" season 1. It scored 7.6/10 based on 250 votes. Directed by Jim O'Hanlon and written by Alex Holmes, Stephen Butchard, it aired on 8/13/2008. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Part 1".