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The Best Episodes of The Young Pope Season 1

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

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Young Pope Season 1 Episode 9 - Eighth Episode
    8.7/10(1700 votes)

    S1:E9

    Gutierrez is dejected by his failure to find evidence against Cardinal Kurtwell, but a new witness may be able to give him what he is looking for.

    Director:Paolo Sorrentino
    Writers:Umberto Contarello, Paolo Sorrentino

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  2. The Young Pope Season 1 Episode 10 - Ninth Episode
    8.7/10(1600 votes)

    S1:E10

    Pope Pius XIII prepares to reveal himself publicly for the first time in a pastoral visit to Venice, but not before settling some scores.

    Director:Paolo Sorrentino
    Writers:Umberto Contarello, Paolo Sorrentino

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  3. The Young Pope Season 1 Episode 8 - Seventh Episode
    8.6/10(1582 votes)

    S1:E8

    Reeling from a personal loss, Pope Pius XIII makes an impulsive decision to visit Africa, meeting a revered missionary who stirs mixed feelings inside him.

    Director:Paolo Sorrentino
    Writers:Tony Grisoni, Paolo Sorrentino

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  4. The Young Pope Season 1 Episode 5 - Fourth Episode
    8.5/10(1627 votes)

    S1:E5

    Lenny enjoys a night away from the Vatican with a childhood friend, whilst Voiello has a crisis of conscience when an opportunity presents itself.

    Director:Paolo Sorrentino
    Writer:Paolo Sorrentino

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  5. The Young Pope Season 1 Episode 2 - First Episode (2)
    8.1/10(1913 votes)

    S1:E2

    Lenny sets down the ground rules for his first speech at St. Peter's. Cardinal Spencer spurns an olive branch.

    Director:Paolo Sorrentino
    Writer:Paolo Sorrentino

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  6. The Young Pope Season 1 Episode 6 - Fifth Episode
    8.0/10(1445 votes)

    S1:E6

    Nine months into Lenny's papacy, he gives his first audience to the Italian prime minister. Dussolier carries out a controversial edict.

    Director:Paolo Sorrentino
    Writer:Paolo Sorrentino

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  7. The Young Pope Season 1 Episode 1 - First Episode (1)
    7.9/10(2345 votes)

    S1:E1

    Newly elected Pope Pius XIII, a.k.a. Lenny Belardo, defies Vatican expectations as he begins his reign.

    Director:Paolo Sorrentino
    Writer:Paolo Sorrentino

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  8. The Young Pope Season 1 Episode 3 - Second Episode
    7.9/10(1705 votes)

    S1:E3

    After his inaugural speech makes it clear that he will not be manipulated, Lenny makes enemies within the Vatican. However, he gains one ardent follower.

    Director:Paolo Sorrentino
    Writers:Stefano Rulli, Paolo Sorrentino

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  9. The Young Pope Season 1 Episode 4 - Third Episode
    7.9/10(1605 votes)

    S1:E4

    Believing that the only way to end Lenny's papacy is to involve him in a scandal, Cardinal Secretary of State Voiello blackmails Ester to seduce the pontiff.

    Director:Paolo Sorrentino
    Writers:Stefano Rulli, Paolo Sorrentino

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  10. The Young Pope Season 1 Episode 7 - Sixth Episode
    7.8/10(1391 votes)

    S1:E7

    Dussollier blames himself after a tragedy and returns to Honduras. With Lenny's supporters dwindling, he questions whether his papacy is coming to an end.

    Director:Paolo Sorrentino
    Writers:Tony Grisoni, Paolo Sorrentino

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Eighth Episode" is the best rated episode of The Young Pope season 1. It scored 8.7/10 from 1,700 votes. Directed by Paolo Sorrentino and written by Umberto Contarello, Paolo Sorrentino, it aired on November 18, 2016.