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The Best Episodes of Spartacus Season 2

Every episode of Spartacus Season 2 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Spartacus Season 2!

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.

Genre:Drama
Network:Starz

Season 2 Ratings Summary

The best episode of "Spartacus" season 2 is "Fugitivus", rated 8.1/10 from 3625 user votes. It was directed by Steven S. DeKnight and written by Steven S. DeKnight. "Fugitivus" aired on 1/27/2012 and is rated 0.1 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "A Place in This World".

  • Fugitivus
    8.1/10 3,625 votes

    #1 - Fugitivus

    Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 1/27/2012

    Spartacus realizes that becoming the leader of a mass of freed slaves can be challenging and he struggles to keep the rebellious group intact when news of Claudius Glaber's arrival in Capua reaches him.

    Director: Steven S. DeKnight

    Writer: Steven S. DeKnight

  • A Place in This World
    8.0/10 2,857 votes

    #2 - A Place in This World

    Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 2/3/2012

    Spartacus and his men liberate a Roman villa, but its slaves are wary. Oenomaus throws himself into the brutal Pits, and Glaber supports Lucretia’s prophecies, despite Ilithyia’s protests.

    Director: Jesse Warn

    Writer: Brent Fletcher

  • The Greater Good
    8.2/10 2,820 votes

    #3 - The Greater Good

    Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 2/10/2012

    Spartacus is forced to mediate when the gladiators are close to divide into groups after news of Naevia's fate reaches them. Lucretia exchanges a long-held secret for some information and an attack puts the rebels at risk.

    Director: Brendan Maher

    Writer: N/A

  • Empty Hands
    8.0/10 2,713 votes

    #4 - Empty Hands

    Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 2/17/2012

    Spartacus seeks the safety of the woods for his surviving men while Crixus finds himself revisiting past horrors. Meanwhile, Lucretia spies Ilithyia's affairs.

    Director: Mark Beesley

    Writer: Allison Miller

  • Libertus
    9.2/10 4,008 votes

    #5 - 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

  • Chosen Path
    8.0/10 2,642 votes

    #6 - Chosen Path

    Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 3/2/2012

    Spartacus and his rebels train hard to keep their new sanctuary safe while Glaber's forces are made stronger with the enlistment of some new deadly recruits. Lucretia and Ilithyia become close again.

    Director: Michael Hurst

    Writer: Misha Green

  • Sacramentum
    8.5/10 2,831 votes

    #7 - 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

  • Balance
    8.3/10 2,642 votes

    #8 - 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

  • Monsters
    8.8/10 3,012 votes

    #9 - 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

  • Wrath of the Gods
    9.3/10 4,593 votes

    #10 - 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