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The Best Episodes of Spartacus Season 1

Every episode of Spartacus Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Spartacus Season 1!

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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 entertainment.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Spartacus Season 1 Episode 1 - The Red Serpent
    7.6/10(5746 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. Spartacus Season 1 Episode 2 - Sacramentum Gladiatorum
    7.9/10(4342 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. Spartacus Season 1 Episode 3 - Legends
    8.0/10(4062 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.

    Director:Grady Hall

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  4. Spartacus Season 1 Episode 4 - The Thing in the Pit
    8.3/10(4042 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. Spartacus Season 1 Episode 5 - Shadow Games
    8.9/10(4503 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. Spartacus Season 1 Episode 6 - Delicate Things
    8.5/10(3955 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. Spartacus Season 1 Episode 7 - Great and Unfortunate Things
    8.2/10(3671 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. Spartacus Season 1 Episode 8 - Mark of the Brotherhood
    8.3/10(3662 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. Spartacus Season 1 Episode 9 - Whore
    8.7/10(3998 votes)

    #9 - Whore

    S1:E9

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

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  11. Spartacus Season 1 Episode 10 - Party Favors
    9.0/10(4255 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. Spartacus Season 1 Episode 11 - Old Wounds
    8.6/10(3775 votes)

    #11 - Old Wounds

    S1:E11

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

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  13. Spartacus Season 1 Episode 12 - Revelations
    9.0/10(4021 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. Spartacus Season 1 Episode 13 - Kill Them All
    9.6/10(7726 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 5746 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".