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The Best Episodes of Roman Empire Season 1

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

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This stylish mix of documentary and historical epic chronicles the reign of Commodus, the emperor whose rule marked the beginning of Rome's fall.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Roman Empire Season 1 Episode 1 - Born in the Purple
    6.8/10(499 votes)

    #1 - Born in the Purple

    S1:E1

    Fighting an implacable enemy in Germany, Marcus Aurelius trains his decadent son Commodus to succeed him, while rumor and intrigues brew back in Rome.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Roman Empire Season 1 Episode 2 - The Making of an Emperor
    7.0/10(392 votes)

    #2 - The Making of an Emperor

    S1:E2

    The Germanic tribes strike as Marcus Aurelius succumbs to disease, leaving a skeptical Emperor Commodus to prosecute a war that doesn't interest him.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Roman Empire Season 1 Episode 3 - Enemy of the Senate
    7.0/10(359 votes)

    #3 - Enemy of the Senate

    S1:E3

    Commodus rises to power as Rome's new emperor, but not everyone supports his ascent. Among those conspiring against him: his older sister Lucilla.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Roman Empire Season 1 Episode 4 - Rome is Burning
    7.1/10(345 votes)

    #4 - Rome is Burning

    S1:E4

    Commodus defeats his sister's coup but withdraws from governing, allowing other to amass power while he engages in an affair and banishes his wife.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Roman Empire Season 1 Episode 5 - Fight for Glory
    7.2/10(318 votes)

    #5 - Fight for Glory

    S1:E5

    A disastrous grain shortage reaveals Cleander's treachery and leaves Commodus isolated, inspiring him to trains as a gladiator in a bid to unite Rome.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Roman Empire Season 1 Episode 6 - 14 Days Of Blood
    7.3/10(334 votes)

    #6 - 14 Days Of Blood

    S1:E6

    Lavish imperial games at the Colosseum are highlighted by the emperor's bloody victories, but his paranoid abuses of power lead to a final betrayal.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Born in the Purple" is the best rated episode of "Roman Empire" season 1. It scored 6.8/10 based on 499 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 11/11/2016. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "The Making of an Emperor".