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The Best Episodes of Jesus of Nazareth

Every episode of Jesus of Nazareth ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Jesus of Nazareth!

Binge this in 6h 28m•Peaking at 8.6/10

Dramatizes the Birth, Life, Ministry, Crucifixion, and Resurrection of Jesus Christ, largely according to the Holy Bible's New Testament Gospels.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Jesus of Nazareth Season 1 Episode 4 - Part 4
    8.6/10(240 votes)

    #1 - Part 4

    S1:E4

    Christ is condemned and crucified, dying on the cross, but He is resurrected on the third day.

    Director:Franco Zeffirelli
    Writers:Suso Cecchi d'Amico, Anthony Burgess, Franco Zeffirelli, David Butler

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  2. Jesus of Nazareth Season 1 Episode 2 - Part 2
    8.5/10(640 votes)

    #2 - Part 2

    S1:E2

    Jesus meets Mary Magdalene and John the Baptist and continues to perform miracles among his people.

    Director:Franco Zeffirelli
    Writers:Suso Cecchi d'Amico, Anthony Burgess, Franco Zeffirelli, David Butler

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  3. Jesus of Nazareth Season 1 Episode 3 - Part 3
    8.4/10(227 votes)

    #3 - Part 3

    S1:E3

    Judas implores Zerah to let Jesus appear before the Sanhedrin in Jerusalem, where 'He will be handed over to the unbelievers.'

    Director:Franco Zeffirelli
    Writers:Suso Cecchi d'Amico, Anthony Burgess, Franco Zeffirelli, David Butler

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  4. Jesus of Nazareth Season 1 Episode 1 - Part 1
    8.3/10(657 votes)

    #4 - Part 1

    S1:E1

    After Joseph and Mary's betrothal, Mary is visited by the angel Gabriel, who tells her she will bear the Son of God. Mary and Joseph travel to Bethlehem to take part in Herod's census, where Jesus is born.

    Director:Franco Zeffirelli
    Writers:Suso Cecchi d'Amico, Anthony Burgess, Franco Zeffirelli, David Butler

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Best Episodes Summary

"Part 4" is the best rated episode of "Jesus of Nazareth". It scored 8.6/10 based on 240 votes. Directed by Franco Zeffirelli and written by Suso Cecchi d'Amico, Anthony Burgess, Franco Zeffirelli, David Butler, it aired on 4/10/1977. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Part 2".