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The Worst Episodes of The New Pope

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Worst episode
S1E3 Third Episode
7.4944 votes
Best episode
S1E9 Ninth Episode
8.61,038 votes
Top season
Season 1
8.0avg
Binge time
8h 28m
9 episodes
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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    The New Pope Season 1 Episode 3 - Third Episode
    7.4/10(944 votes)

    S1:E3

    As Sir John leaves for the Vatican, everything appears to be going to plan. But the secretary of state could never have predicted Cardinal Spalletta's next move.

    Director:Paolo Sorrentino
    Writers:Paolo Sorrentino, Umberto Contarello, Stefano Bises

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  2. The New Pope Season 1 Episode 4 - Fourth Episode
    7.6/10(926 votes)

    S1:E4

    John Paul III travels to Venice to visit Pius XIII. Meanwhile, a tragedy in Lourdes calls for the presence of the new Pope.

    Director:Paolo Sorrentino
    Writers:Paolo Sorrentino, Umberto Contarello, Stefano Bises

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  3. The New Pope Season 1 Episode 6 - Sixth Episode
    7.6/10(902 votes)

    S1:E6

    Priest Leopold Essence tips off Sofia Dubois to her husband's dark secrets which leads her to a shocking discovery. Meanwhile, Pope John Paul III speaks with Cardinal Spalletta about a financial scandal that could crush the Vatican.

    Director:Paolo Sorrentino
    Writers:Paolo Sorrentino, Umberto Contarello, Stefano Bises

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  4. The New Pope Season 1 Episode 5 - Fifth Episode
    7.6/10(898 votes)

    S1:E5

    John Paul III meets Sharon Stone, who gives him new ideas. Meanwhile, the connection between the Pope and Sofia deepens.

    Director:Paolo Sorrentino
    Writers:Paolo Sorrentino, Umberto Contarello, Stefano Bises

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  5. The New Pope Season 1 Episode 2 - Second Episode
    7.7/10(1116 votes)

    S1:E2

    Voiello, Guiterrez, Assente, Aguirre and Sofia make a trip to the UK to appeal to the alluring but fragile Sir John Brannox.

    Director:Paolo Sorrentino
    Writers:Paolo Sorrentino, Umberto Contarello, Stefano Bises

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  6. The New Pope Season 1 Episode 1 - First Episode
    8.1/10(1237 votes)

    S1:E1

    With Pope Pius XIII in a coma, Cardinal Voiello makes an unpredictable move during the deadlocked papal conclave.

    Director:Paolo Sorrentino
    Writers:Paolo Sorrentino, Umberto Contarello, Stefano Bises

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  7. The New Pope Season 1 Episode 8 - Eighth Episode
    8.5/10(913 votes)

    S1:E8

    Having uncovered John Paul III's secrets, Voiello begins his plan to regain power. Meanwhile, Lenny Belardo secretly returns to the Vatican.

    Director:Paolo Sorrentino
    Writers:Paolo Sorrentino, Umberto Contarello, Stefano Bises

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  8. The New Pope Season 1 Episode 7 - Seventh Episode
    8.5/10(1024 votes)

    S1:E7

    Lenny wakes up and seeks to help a wounded family, while a new threat to the Church draws closer.

    Director:Paolo Sorrentino
    Writers:Paolo Sorrentino, Umberto Contarello, Stefano Bises

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  9. The New Pope Season 1 Episode 9 - Ninth Episode
    8.6/10(1038 votes)

    S1:E9

    Pius XIII and John Paul III are forced to confront one another, as terrorists take a priest and six students hostage in Ventotene.

    Director:Paolo Sorrentino
    Writers:Paolo Sorrentino, Umberto Contarello, Stefano Bises

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Third Episode" is the worst rated episode of The New Pope. It scored 7.4/10 from 944 votes. Directed by Paolo Sorrentino and written by Paolo Sorrentino, Umberto Contarello, Stefano Bises, it aired on January 17, 2020. This episode scored 0.2 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Fourth Episode".

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