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.
The best episode of "Spartacus" season 3 is "Enemies of Rome", rated 8.6/10 from 3496 user votes. It was directed by Mark Beesley and written by Steven S. DeKnight. "Enemies of Rome" aired on 1/25/2013 and is rated 0.2 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Wolves at the Gate".
Spartacus continues to build a formidable army and outwit Romes best commanders. The powers of the Empire are forced to turn to wealthy, ambitious Marcus Crassus to aid the campaign.
Director: Mark Beesley
Writer: Steven S. DeKnight
Spartacus leads a daring assault to provide food and shelter for his people. Crassus builds a fearsome army and receives an unexpected visitor.
Director: Jesse Warn
Writer: Aaron Helbing, Todd Helbing
Spartacus considers striking a deal with a band of marauders to ensure his people stay supplied and fed. Crassus's son Tiberius makes a bold and fateful decision.
Director: John Fawcett
Writer: Brent Fletcher
The possible infiltration of a Roman spy causes tension to mount between Spartacus and his men. Crassus resurrects a long abandoned form of Roman punishment to teach his soldiers a brutal lesson.
Director: Michael Hurst
Writer: Seamus Kevin Fahey
Spartacus puts a plan in motion to weaken Crassus's forces and gain the upper hand. Betrayal threatens to foil the plan.
Director: T.J. Scott
Writer: Allison Miller
As Crassus leads an onslaught against the rebel-occupied city, Gannicus finds himself trapped behind enemy lines. Tiberius is tasked by Crassus to hold a celebration in honor of a man he despises.
Director: Mark Beesley
Writer: Jed Whedon
Their forces trapped on an impassable, snowbound ridge, Spartacus and Crixus clash over the method of escape. Crassus discovers it increasingly difficult to control the actions of those closest to him.
Director: Jesse Warn
Writer: David Kob, Mark Leitner
Spartacus and the rebels arrive at a crossroads. With the relentless Crassus driving his men hard in the pursuit of Spartacus, the conflict between Tiberius and Caeser escalates.
Director: T.J. Scott
Writer: Brent Fletcher
Crassus learns that a fellow prominent Roman is attempting to steal the glory of defeating Spartacus. Spartacus aims to secure a bargaining chip he can use against the Romans.
Director: Michael Hurst
Writer: Jeffrey Bell
Spartacus and his outnumbered rebels make one last attempt to win freedom in an epic final battle against the Romans.
Director: Rick Jacobson
Writer: Steven S. DeKnight