9.7/108,560 votesLoading...#1 - Victory
Season 3 Episode 10 - Aired 4/12/2013
Spartacus and his outnumbered rebels make one last attempt to win freedom in an epic final battle against the Romans.
Director: Rick Jacobson
Writer: Steven S. DeKnight
9.6/107,251 votesLoading...#2 - Kill Them All
Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 4/23/2010
In the season finale, Spartacus enlists the help of an accomplice in order to get his revenge.
Director: Jesse Warn
Writer: Steven S. DeKnight
9.3/104,637 votesLoading...#3 - Wrath of the Gods
Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 3/30/2012
When a shortage in supplies has the rebellion about to fail, Spartacus tries his best to give his men hope.
Director: Jesse Warn
Writer: Steven S. DeKnight
9.2/104,055 votesLoading...#4 - Libertus
Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 2/24/2012
In an ironic twist of fate, a gladiator from the house of Batiatus will stand in the way of Spartacus trying to free Crixus from Roman captivity. Ilithyia's scheming puts her marriage to Glaber at risk.
Director: Rick Jacobson
Writer: Aaron Helbing, Todd Helbing
9.1/103,433 votesLoading...#5 - The Dead and the Dying
Season 3 Episode 9 - Aired 4/5/2013
Crassus learns that a fellow prominent Roman is attempting to steal the glory of defeating Spartacus. Spartacus aims to secure a bargaining chip he can use against the Romans.
Director: Michael Hurst
Writer: Jeffrey Bell
9.0/103,935 votesLoading...#6 - Party Favors
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 4/2/2010
Numerius is honored with an exhibition match for his birthday celebration at the ludus. Ilithyia gives Numerius a surprising gift, but asks for something in return.
Director: Chris Martin-Jones
Writer: Brent Fletcher, Miranda Kwok
9.0/103,724 votesLoading...#7 - Revelations
Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 4/16/2010
Lucretia and Batiatus await the arrival of Glaber with the intentions to receive his patronage, while Spartacus focuses his attention on his plan for revenge.
Director: Michael Hurst
Writer: Brent Fletcher
8.9/104,170 votesLoading...#8 - Shadow Games
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 2/19/2010
Batiatus is presented with a gladiatorial opportunity of a lifetime. Spartacus and Crixus must overcome their mutual hostility to fight as a team against a legendary and unbeaten opponent.
Director: Michael Hurst
Writer: Miranda Kwok
8.9/103,319 votesLoading...#9 - Separate Paths
Season 3 Episode 8 - Aired 3/29/2013
Spartacus and the rebels arrive at a crossroads. With the relentless Crassus driving his men hard in the pursuit of Spartacus, the conflict between Tiberius and Caeser escalates.
Director: T.J. Scott
Writer: Brent Fletcher
8.8/103,052 votesLoading...#10 - Monsters
Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 3/23/2012
Spartacus has to once again use his leadership skills to convince his band of rebels to unite against the Roman assault. Lucretia struggles to get rid of those men standing in the way of her fate.
Director: T.J. Scott
Writer: Brent Fletcher
8.8/102,955 votesLoading...#11 - Blood Brothers
Season 3 Episode 5 - Aired 2/22/2013
Spartacus puts a plan in motion to weaken Crassus's forces and gain the upper hand. Betrayal threatens to foil the plan.
Director: T.J. Scott
Writer: Allison Miller
8.7/103,707 votesLoading...#12 - Whore
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 3/26/2010
Batiatus breaks the news that Spartacus is to service the richest woman in Rome.
Director: Michael Hurst
Writer: Daniel Knauf
8.6/103,514 votesLoading...#13 - Old Wounds
Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 4/9/2010
Spartacus hovers on the brink. Meanwhile, Batiatus plots revenge against his enemies
Director: Glenn Standring
Writer: Daniel Knauf
8.6/103,536 votesLoading...#14 - Enemies of Rome
Season 3 Episode 1 - Aired 1/25/2013
Spartacus continues to build a formidable army and outwit Romes best commanders. The powers of the Empire are forced to turn to wealthy, ambitious Marcus Crassus to aid the campaign.
Director: Mark Beesley
Writer: Steven S. DeKnight
8.6/102,798 votesLoading...#15 - Spoils of War
Season 3 Episode 6 - Aired 3/15/2013
As Crassus leads an onslaught against the rebel-occupied city, Gannicus finds himself trapped behind enemy lines. Tiberius is tasked by Crassus to hold a celebration in honor of a man he despises.
Director: Mark Beesley
Writer: Jed Whedon
8.5/103,654 votesLoading...#16 - Delicate Things
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 2/26/2010
Lies, distrust and duplicity plague the house of Batiatus and impact the hopes of both Barca and Spartacus, who have benefited from good fortune and envision a future away from the grounds. Barca expects to buy his and his male lover's way out, while Spartacus anticipates his promised reunion with his enslaved wife, part of his reward for a monumental victory in the arena. But just in case things go wrong, Spartacus dreams and schemes an escape plan.
Director: Rick Jacobson
Writer: Tracy Bellomo, Andrew Chambliss
8.5/102,867 votesLoading...#17 - Sacramentum
Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 3/9/2012
Spartacus and his group of rebels attempt to free those who became slaves by falling in foreign wars while Lucretia manages to recruit one of her husband's former gladiators.
Director: Jesse Warn
Writer: Seamus Kevin Fahey
8.4/102,858 votesLoading...#18 - Wolves at the Gate
Season 3 Episode 2 - Aired 1/26/2013
Spartacus leads a daring assault to provide food and shelter for his people. Crassus builds a fearsome army and receives an unexpected visitor.
Director: Jesse Warn
Writer: Aaron Helbing, Todd Helbing
8.4/102,736 votesLoading...#19 - Decimation
Season 3 Episode 4 - Aired 2/15/2013
The possible infiltration of a Roman spy causes tension to mount between Spartacus and his men. Crassus resurrects a long abandoned form of Roman punishment to teach his soldiers a brutal lesson.
Director: Michael Hurst
Writer: Seamus Kevin Fahey
8.4/102,680 votesLoading...#20 - Mors Indecepta
Season 3 Episode 7 - Aired 3/22/2013
Their forces trapped on an impassable, snowbound ridge, Spartacus and Crixus clash over the method of escape. Crassus discovers it increasingly difficult to control the actions of those closest to him.
Director: Jesse Warn
Writer: David Kob, Mark Leitner
8.3/103,743 votesLoading...#21 - The Thing in the Pit
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 2/12/2010
Having performed shamefully in the arena against Crixus, Spartacus is forced to fight in the Pits. Batiatus, determined to profit from Spartacus, may be at risk if his debts aren't repaid.
Director: Jesse Warn
Writer: Aaron Helbing, Todd Helbing
8.3/103,388 votesLoading...#22 - Mark of the Brotherhood
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 3/19/2010
Batiatus purchases a fresh batch of slaves during an auction to be trained as gladiators and ponders the idea of selling Crixus.
Director: Rowan Woods
Writer: Aaron Helbing, Todd Helbing
8.3/102,678 votesLoading...#23 - Balance
Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 3/16/2012
While Spartacus finds an opportunity to get revenge, Glaber is surrounded by intrigue.
Director: Chris Martin-Jones
Writer: Jed Whedon
8.3/102,721 votesLoading...#24 - Men of Honor
Season 3 Episode 3 - Aired 2/8/2013
Spartacus considers striking a deal with a band of marauders to ensure his people stay supplied and fed. Crassus's son Tiberius makes a bold and fateful decision.
Director: John Fawcett
Writer: Brent Fletcher
8.2/103,391 votesLoading...#25 - Great and Unfortunate Things
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 3/12/2010
Overcome by the pressure of Batiatus's control, Spartacus must make a choice: leave his past behind and assume the mantle of a champion gladiator, or die.
Director: Jesse Warn
Writer: Brent Fletcher, Steven S. DeKnight
The Best Episodes of Spartacus
Every episode of Spartacus ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Spartacus!
Torn from his homeland and the woman he loves, Spartacus is condemned to the brutal world of the arena where blood and death are primetime...
Genre:Drama
Network:Starz
Best Episodes Summary
"Victory" is the best rated episode of "Spartacus". It scored 9.7/10 based on 8560 votes. Directed by Rick Jacobson and written by Steven S. DeKnight, it aired on 4/12/2013. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Kill Them All".