Season 1

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  Part 1

  Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 3/27/1977

  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

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

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  Part 2

  Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 3/27/1977

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

  Director: Franco Zeffirelli

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

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  8.4/10214 votes

  Part 3

  Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 4/10/1977

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

  Director: Franco Zeffirelli

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

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  8.6/10227 votes

  Part 4

  Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 4/10/1977

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

  Director: Franco Zeffirelli

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