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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Spartacus Season 1 Episode 1 - The Red Serpent
    7.6/10(5744 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.

    Director:Rick Jacobson
    Writer:Steven S. DeKnight

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  2. Spartacus Season 1 Episode 2 - Sacramentum Gladiatorum
    7.9/10(4339 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.

    Director:Rick Jacobson
    Writer:Steven S. DeKnight

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  3. Spartacus Season 1 Episode 3 - Legends
    8.0/10(4061 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
    Writer:Brent Fletcher

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  4. Spartacus Season 2 Episode 1 - Fugitivus
    8.0/10(3887 votes)

    #4 - 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.

    Director:Steven S. DeKnight
    Writer:Steven S. DeKnight

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

    #5 - 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
    Writer:Brent Fletcher

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

    #6 - 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.

    Director:Mark Beesley
    Writer:Allison Miller

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

    #7 - 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
    Writer:Misha Green

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  8. Spartacus Season 1 Episode 7 - Great and Unfortunate Things
    8.2/10(3670 votes)

    #8 - 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.

    Director:Jesse Warn
    Writers:Brent Fletcher, Steven S. DeKnight

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  9. Spartacus Season 2 Episode 3 - The Greater Good
    8.2/10(3053 votes)

    #9 - 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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  10. Spartacus Season 3 Episode 3 - Men of Honor
    8.2/10(2899 votes)

    #10 - Men of Honor

    S3:E3

    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

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  11. Spartacus Season 1 Episode 4 - The Thing in the Pit
    8.3/10(4040 votes)

    #11 - 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.

    Director:Jesse Warn
    Writers:Aaron Helbing, Todd Helbing

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  12. Spartacus Season 1 Episode 8 - Mark of the Brotherhood
    8.3/10(3661 votes)

    #12 - 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.

    Director:Rowan Woods
    Writers:Aaron Helbing, Todd Helbing

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  13. Spartacus Season 2 Episode 8 - Balance
    8.3/10(2867 votes)

    #13 - Balance

    S2:E8

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

    Director:Chris Martin-Jones
    Writer:Jed Whedon

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  14. Spartacus Season 3 Episode 2 - Wolves at the Gate
    8.4/10(3036 votes)

    #14 - Wolves at the Gate

    S3:E2

    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
    Writers:Aaron Helbing, Todd Helbing

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  15. Spartacus Season 3 Episode 4 - Decimation
    8.4/10(2914 votes)

    #15 - Decimation

    S3:E4

    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

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  16. Spartacus Season 3 Episode 7 - Mors Indecepta
    8.4/10(2851 votes)

    #16 - Mors Indecepta

    S3:E7

    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
    Writers:David Kob, Mark Leitner

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  17. Spartacus Season 1 Episode 6 - Delicate Things
    8.5/10(3952 votes)

    #17 - 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.

    Director:Rick Jacobson
    Writers:Tracy Bellomo, Andrew Chambliss

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

    #18 - 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.

    Director:Jesse Warn
    Writer:Seamus Kevin Fahey

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  19. Spartacus Season 1 Episode 11 - Old Wounds
    8.6/10(3773 votes)

    #19 - Old Wounds

    S1:E11

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

    Director:Glenn Standring
    Writer:Daniel Knauf

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  20. Spartacus Season 3 Episode 1 - Enemies of Rome
    8.6/10(3729 votes)

    #20 - Enemies of Rome

    S3:E1

    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

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  21. Spartacus Season 3 Episode 6 - Spoils of War
    8.6/10(2964 votes)

    #21 - Spoils of War

    S3:E6

    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

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  22. Spartacus Season 1 Episode 9 - Whore
    8.7/10(3996 votes)

    #22 - Whore

    S1:E9

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

    Director:Michael Hurst
    Writer:Daniel Knauf

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  23. Spartacus Season 2 Episode 9 - Monsters
    8.8/10(3258 votes)

    #23 - 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
    Writer:Brent Fletcher

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  24. Spartacus Season 3 Episode 5 - Blood Brothers
    8.8/10(3135 votes)

    #24 - Blood Brothers

    S3:E5

    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

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  25. Spartacus Season 1 Episode 5 - Shadow Games
    8.9/10(4501 votes)

    #25 - 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.

    Director:Michael Hurst
    Writer:Miranda Kwok

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Worst Episodes Summary

"The Red Serpent" is the worst rated episode of "Spartacus". It scored 7.6/10 based on 5744 votes. Directed by Rick Jacobson and written by Steven S. DeKnight, it aired on 1/22/2010. This episode scored 0.3 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Sacramentum Gladiatorum".