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The Best Episodes of The Bible

Every episode of The Bible ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of The Bible!

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The story of God's creation of the Earth and the landmark events leading up to the Crucifixion of Jesus Christ.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    The Bible Season 1 Episode 4 - Mission
    7.4/10(418 votes)

    #1 - Mission

    S1:E4

    Jesus feeds the crowds in Galilee and brings a dead man, Lazarus, back to life; Jesus enters Jerusalem riding on a donkey–a declaration that he is the Messiah; Jesus turns on the money-changers in the Temple; Caiphas coaxes Judas into betraying Jesus; Jesus throws the disciples into turmoil at the Last Supper; Jesus is arrested and condemned to death as the disciples scatter.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Bible Season 1 Episode 5 - Passion
    7.4/10(349 votes)

    #2 - Passion

    S1:E5

    Peter denies Jesus and Judas hangs himself; the crowd clamors for Jesus's death; Jesus is crucified, but when Mary Magdalene goes to his tomb, a figure walks towards her–he is back; Jesus commissions the disciples to "go and preach to all creation," but their godly mission meets with hatred and even death; Paul has a vision and experiences a miraculous change of faith on a journey to Damascus; John receives a revelation–Jesus is coming back, and all who keep the faith will be rewarded.

    Director:Unknown
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  3. The Bible Season 1 Episode 2 - Homeland
    7.3/10(530 votes)

    #3 - Homeland

    S1:E2

    Joshua conquers Jericho; Delilah betrays Samson as the Israelites battle the Philistines; Samuel anoints David king, a move that could throw the nation into civil war; Saul is consumed with jealousy when David defeats Goliath; King David ushers in a golden age for Israel, but is soon seduced by power and lust for Bathsheba; God forgives David, and his son, Solomon, builds God's temple in Jerusalem.

    Director:Unknown
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  4. The Bible Season 1 Episode 3 - Hope
    7.2/10(437 votes)

    #4 - Hope

    S1:E3

    The Jews are enslaved in Babylon; Daniel is thrown into the lions' den, but when his faith endures and God spares him, the Jews are allowed to return to Jerusalem; the Angel Gabriel tells Mary she will bear a child; Joseph takes Mary to Bethlehem for the census, where Jesus is born; the Holy family escapes Herod's order to kill Bethlehem's male babies; Judea comes under the ruthless rule of Pilate; John baptizes Jesus, who is now ready to take on his mission–and his revolution.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Bible Season 1 Episode 1 - Beginnings
    7.1/10(677 votes)

    #5 - Beginnings

    S1:E1

    Noah endures God's wrath; Abraham reaches the Promised Land but still must prove his faith in God; Moses leads the Israelites out of Egypt, and his faith in God is rewarded when the Red Sea parts to allow the Israelites to escape Pharaoh's chariots; Moses delivers his final message from God–the Ten Commandments.

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Best Episodes Summary

"Mission" is the best rated episode of "The Bible". It scored 7.4/10 based on 418 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 3/24/2013. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Passion".