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The Best Episodes of The Decameron Season 1

Every episode of The Decameron Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Decameron Season 1!

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As the bubonic plague spreads through Italy, a group of nobles and servants retreats to a villa, where their lavish getaway quickly spirals into chaos.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Decameron Season 1 Episode 1 - The Beautiful, Not-Infected Countryside
    6.7/10(433 votes)

    #1 - The Beautiful, Not-Infected Countryside

    S1:E1

    As pestilence spreads through Florence, a group of self-centered nobles with secrets and hidden agendas flees to the countryside.

    Director:Michael Uppendahl
    Writer:Kathleen Jordan

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  2. The Decameron Season 1 Episode 2 - Holiday State of Mind
    6.6/10(333 votes)

    #2 - Holiday State of Mind

    S1:E2

    Filomena’s arrival threatens Licisca’s plan. Pampinea grows desperate to find Leonardo while Neifile awaits divine intervention.

    Director:Michael Uppendahl
    Writer:Kathleen Jordan

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  3. The Decameron Season 1 Episode 3 - By Homer, It's a Winner's Wreath!
    6.7/10(305 votes)

    #3 - By Homer, It's a Winner's Wreath!

    S1:E3

    Pampinea settles in as the lady of the house, Neifile and Panfilo receive unfortunate news and romance blossoms within the group.

    Director:Andrew DeYoung
    Writer:James Rogers III

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  4. The Decameron Season 1 Episode 4 - The Mood Is Soiled
    6.9/10(296 votes)

    #4 - The Mood Is Soiled

    S1:E4

    A new guest threatens Pampinea’s position. Neifile learns the truth about her husband. Filomena tries to reclaim her identity.

    Director:Andrew DeYoung
    Writer:Anthony Natoli

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  5. The Decameron Season 1 Episode 5 - Switcheroo
    6.7/10(279 votes)

    #5 - Switcheroo

    S1:E5

    The nobles and servants devise a plan to take back the villa from Ruggiero. While in exile, Licisca and Filomena try to reconcile their differences.

    Director:Anya Adams
    Writer:Megan King Kelly

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  6. The Decameron Season 1 Episode 6 - A Stony Brook Away
    6.7/10(263 votes)

    #6 - A Stony Brook Away

    S1:E6

    Neifile and Panfilo open up to each other. Tindaro bonds with Stratilia’s son. Licisca and Filomena encounter a group of mercenaries.

    Director:Anya Adams
    Writer:Marie Hanhnhon Nguyen

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  7. The Decameron Season 1 Episode 7 - This Is Awful, And You'll Never Recover
    6.7/10(255 votes)

    #7 - This Is Awful, And You'll Never Recover

    S1:E7

    Sirisco tries to rid the villa of Pampinea. Licisca comes to terms with her parentage. A new heir lays claim to the villa.

    Director:Michael Uppendahl
    Writer:Zoë Jarman

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  8. The Decameron Season 1 Episode 8 - We’ve Had a Good Cry
    6.5/10(274 votes)

    #8 - We’ve Had a Good Cry

    S1:E8

    The nobles and servants try to ensure their survival by making a deal with the mercenaries who are close to breaching the villa gates.

    Director:Michael Uppendahl
    Writers:Kathleen Jordan, Steve Unckles

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"The Beautiful, Not-Infected Countryside" is the best rated episode of "The Decameron" season 1. It scored 6.7/10 based on 433 votes. Directed by Michael Uppendahl and written by Kathleen Jordan, it aired on 7/25/2024. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Holiday State of Mind".