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The Worst Episodes of Jesus of Nazareth

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The Worst Episodes of Jesus of Nazareth

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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    8.3/10(635 votes)

    #1 - 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.

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    Director:Franco Zeffirelli
    Writers:Suso Cecchi d'Amico, Anthony Burgess, Franco Zeffirelli, David Butler
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    8.4/10(208 votes)

    #2 - 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.'

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    Director:Franco Zeffirelli
    Writers:Suso Cecchi d'Amico, Anthony Burgess, Franco Zeffirelli, David Butler
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    8.5/10(619 votes)

    #3 - Part 2

    S1:E2

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

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    Director:Franco Zeffirelli
    Writers:Suso Cecchi d'Amico, Anthony Burgess, Franco Zeffirelli, David Butler
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    8.6/10(221 votes)

    #4 - Part 4

    S1:E4

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

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

Worst Episodes Summary

"Part 1" is the worst rated episode of "Jesus of Nazareth". It scored 8.3/10 based on 635 votes. Directed by Franco Zeffirelli and written by Suso Cecchi d'Amico, Anthony Burgess, Franco Zeffirelli, David Butler, it aired on 3/27/1977. This episode scored 0.1 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Part 3".