7.6/105,327 votes#1 - The Red Serpent
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 1/22/2010
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.
Director: Rick Jacobson
Writer: Steven S. DeKnight
7.9/104,011 votes#2 - Sacramentum Gladiatorum
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 1/29/2010
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.
Director: Rick Jacobson
Writer: Steven S. DeKnight
8.0/103,753 votes#3 - Legends
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 2/5/2010
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.
Director: Grady Hall
Writer: Brent Fletcher
8.3/103,744 votes#4 - 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
8.9/104,171 votes#5 - 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
8.5/103,655 votes#6 - 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
8.2/103,392 votes#7 - 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
8.3/103,389 votes#8 - 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
8.7/103,708 votes#9 - 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
9.0/103,936 votes#10 - 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
8.6/103,516 votes#11 - 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
9.0/103,726 votes#12 - 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
9.6/107,252 votes#13 - 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
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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
Season 1 Ratings Summary
"The Red Serpent" is the best rated episode of "Spartacus" season 1. It scored 7.6/10 based on 5327 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".