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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 Worst Episode
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    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 3 Episode 1 - The Rightful Heir
    7.2/10(312 votes)

    #6 - The Rightful Heir

    S3:E1

    After the mysterious death of his popular father, young Caligula grows up in the uncertain shadow of his tyrannical emperor and uncle, Tiberius.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Roman Empire Season 3 Episode 2 - A New Hope
    7.2/10(270 votes)

    #7 - A New Hope

    S3:E2

    The death of Tiberius vaults Caligula to power as Rome's new emperor, a role at which he initially excels -- until an illness unhinges his mind.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Roman Empire Season 3 Episode 4 - Descent into Madness
    7.2/10(263 votes)

    #8 - Descent into Madness

    S3:E4

    Caligula's increasing paranoia and debauchery lead to ruinous bloodshed and spending as Rome, the Senate and even former allies turn against him.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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

    #9 - 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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  10. Roman Empire Season 3 Episode 3 - In Search of an Heir
    7.3/10(263 votes)

    #10 - In Search of an Heir

    S3:E3

    Vulnerable without an heir, Caligula decides to secure the throne with a child of royal blood by embroiling himself in affairs with his three sisters.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Roman Empire Season 2 Episode 1 - The Triumvirate
    7.5/10(372 votes)

    #11 - The Triumvirate

    S2:E1

    After success in war makes Caesar a rising star, escalating tension between Rome's two most powerful men creates an opportunity for advancement.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Roman Empire Season 2 Episode 2 - The Great Conqueror
    7.7/10(328 votes)

    #12 - The Great Conqueror

    S2:E2

    Caesar's wealth grows as one-third of the triumvirate, but his brutal tatics make enemies, forcing him to remake his image as a military conqueror.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Roman Empire Season 2 Episode 4 - Queen of the Nile
    7.7/10(305 votes)

    #13 - Queen of the Nile

    S2:E4

    After chasing Pompey to Alexandria, Caesar is victorious I the war, them swiftly makes a powerful ally and lover in Egypt's ruler, Cleopatra.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Roman Empire Season 2 Episode 5 - The Ides of March
    7.7/10(303 votes)

    #14 - The Ides of March

    S2:E5

    His reforms win public adoration, but Caesar's imperial ambitions antagonize the Senate and I'll health undermines his authority, sparking a conspiracy.

    Director:Unknown
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  15. Roman Empire Season 2 Episode 3 - Crossing the Rubicon
    7.8/10(301 votes)

    #15 - Crossing the Rubicon

    S2:E3

    Caesar's hard-won victory over Gaul endears him to the Roman people but leads to a military showdown with the Senate and his former ally, Pompey

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Worst Episodes Summary

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