The Best Episodes of Spartacus Season 1

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   7.6/10(5803 votes)

   #1 - The Red Serpent

   S1:E11/22/2010

   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

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   Director:Rick Jacobson

   Writer:Steven S. DeKnight
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   7.9/10(4389 votes)

   #2 - Sacramentum Gladiatorum

   S1:E21/29/2010

   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

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   Director:Rick Jacobson

   Writer:Steven S. DeKnight
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   8.0/10(4108 votes)

   #3 - Legends

   S1:E32/5/2010

   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

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   Director:Grady Hall

   Writer:Brent Fletcher
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   8.3/10(4086 votes)

   #4 - The Thing in the Pit

   S1:E42/12/2010

   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

   Writers:Aaron Helbing, Todd Helbing

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   Director:Jesse Warn

   Writers:Aaron Helbing, Todd Helbing
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   8.9/10(4556 votes)

   #5 - Shadow Games

   S1:E52/19/2010

   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

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   Director:Michael Hurst

   Writer:Miranda Kwok
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   8.5/10(3996 votes)

   #6 - Delicate Things

   S1:E62/26/2010

   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

   Writers:Tracy Bellomo, Andrew Chambliss

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   Director:Rick Jacobson

   Writers:Tracy Bellomo, Andrew Chambliss
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   8.2/10(3709 votes)

   #7 - Great and Unfortunate Things

   S1:E73/12/2010

   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

   Writers:Brent Fletcher, Steven S. DeKnight

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   Director:Jesse Warn

   Writers:Brent Fletcher, Steven S. DeKnight
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   8.3/10(3704 votes)

   #8 - Mark of the Brotherhood

   S1:E83/19/2010

   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

   Writers:Aaron Helbing, Todd Helbing

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   Director:Rowan Woods

   Writers:Aaron Helbing, Todd Helbing
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   8.7/10(4040 votes)

   #9 - Whore

   S1:E93/26/2010

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

   Director:Michael Hurst

   Writer:Daniel Knauf

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   Director:Michael Hurst

   Writer:Daniel Knauf
10. 

    9.0/10(4308 votes)

    #10 - Party Favors

    S1:E104/2/2010

    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

    Writers:Miranda Kwok, Brent Fletcher

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    Director:Chris Martin-Jones

    Writers:Miranda Kwok, Brent Fletcher
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    8.6/10(3817 votes)

    #11 - Old Wounds

    S1:E114/9/2010

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

    Director:Glenn Standring

    Writer:Daniel Knauf

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    Director:Glenn Standring

    Writer:Daniel Knauf
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    9.0/10(4070 votes)

    #12 - Revelations

    S1:E124/16/2010

    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.