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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!

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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 2 Episode 1 - Fugitivus
    8.0/10(3887 votes)

    #1 - Fugitivus

    S2:E1

    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.

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  2. Spartacus Season 2 Episode 2 - A Place in This World
    8.0/10(3091 votes)

    #2 - A Place in This World

    S2:E2

    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

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  3. Spartacus Season 2 Episode 3 - The Greater Good
    8.2/10(3054 votes)

    #3 - The Greater Good

    S2:E3

    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:Unknown

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  4. Spartacus Season 2 Episode 4 - Empty Hands
    8.0/10(2941 votes)

    #4 - Empty Hands

    S2:E4

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

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  5. Spartacus Season 2 Episode 5 - Libertus
    9.2/10(4280 votes)

    #5 - Libertus

    S2:E5

    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.

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  6. Spartacus Season 2 Episode 6 - Chosen Path
    8.0/10(2866 votes)

    #6 - Chosen Path

    S2:E6

    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

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  8. Spartacus Season 2 Episode 7 - Sacramentum
    8.5/10(3061 votes)

    #7 - Sacramentum

    S2:E7

    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.

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  9. Spartacus Season 2 Episode 8 - Balance
    8.3/10(2868 votes)

    #8 - Balance

    S2:E8

    While Spartacus finds an opportunity to get revenge, Glaber is surrounded by intrigue.

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  10. Spartacus Season 2 Episode 9 - Monsters
    8.8/10(3259 votes)

    #9 - Monsters

    S2:E9

    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

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  11. Spartacus Season 2 Episode 10 - Wrath of the Gods
    9.3/10(4889 votes)

    #10 - Wrath of the Gods

    S2:E10

    When a shortage in supplies has the rebellion about to fail, Spartacus tries his best to give his men hope.

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Season 2 Ratings Summary

"Fugitivus" is the best rated episode of "Spartacus" season 2. It scored 8/10 based on 3887 votes. Directed by Steven S. DeKnight and written by Steven S. DeKnight, it aired on 1/27/2012. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "A Place in This World".