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The Best Episodes of Spartacus Season 1

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The Best Episodes of Spartacus Season 1

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...

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  1. Background image for The Red Serpent
    7.6/10(5.5k votes)

    #1 - The Red Serpent

    S1:E1

    The Romans, in an effort to protect their homeland, seek the help of Thracian warrior Spartacus and his team of fighters. After a violent incident, Spartacus must enter the gladiator ring to face his punishment from the Romans.

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  2. Background image for Sacramentum Gladiatorum
    7.9/10(4.1k votes)

    #2 - Sacramentum Gladiatorum

    S1:E2

    Enslaved in gladiatorial school, the newly christened Spartacus must try to suppress his desire for vengeance when his new master promises to reunite him with his wife.

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  3. Background image for Legends
    8.0/10(3.9k votes)

    #3 - Legends

    S1:E3

    Though Spartacus proved himself during training and now wears the attire of a gladiator, his coarse attitude and relentless quest to see his wife isolates him from his fellow gladiators and Doctore.

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    Director:Grady Hall
  4. Background image for The Thing in the Pit
    8.3/10(3.8k votes)

    #4 - The Thing in the Pit

    S1:E4

    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.

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  5. Background image for Shadow Games
    8.9/10(4.3k votes)

    #5 - Shadow Games

    S1:E5

    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.

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  6. Background image for Delicate Things
    8.5/10(3.7k votes)

    #6 - Delicate Things

    S1:E6

    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.

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  8. Background image for Great and Unfortunate Things
    8.2/10(3.5k votes)

    #7 - Great and Unfortunate Things

    S1:E7

    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.

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  9. Background image for Mark of the Brotherhood
    8.3/10(3.5k votes)

    #8 - Mark of the Brotherhood

    S1:E8

    Batiatus purchases a fresh batch of slaves during an auction to be trained as gladiators and ponders the idea of selling Crixus.

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  10. Background image for Whore
    8.7/10(3.8k votes)

    #9 - Whore

    S1:E9

    Batiatus breaks the news that Spartacus is to service the richest woman in Rome.

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  11. Background image for Party Favors
    9.0/10(4.0k votes)

    #10 - Party Favors

    S1:E10

    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.

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  12. Background image for Old Wounds
    8.6/10(3.6k votes)

    #11 - Old Wounds

    S1:E11

    Spartacus hovers on the brink. Meanwhile, Batiatus plots revenge against his enemies

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  13. Background image for Revelations
    9.0/10(3.8k votes)

    #12 - Revelations

    S1:E12

    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.

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  14. Background image for Kill Them All
    9.6/10(7.4k votes)

    #13 - Kill Them All

    S1:E13

    In the season finale, Spartacus enlists the help of an accomplice in order to get his revenge.

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"The Red Serpent" is the best rated episode of "Spartacus" season 1. It scored 7.6/10 based on 5463 votes. Directed by Rick Jacobson and written by Steven S. DeKnight, it aired on 1/22/2010. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "Sacramentum Gladiatorum".