The WORST episodes of Spartacus
Every episode of Spartacus ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of Spartacus!
Spartacus, the gladiator who lead a rebellion against the Romans. From his time as an ally of the Romans, to his betrayal and becoming a gladiator, to the rebellion he leads and its ultimate outcome.
#1 - The Red Serpent
Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/22/2010
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.
#2 - Legends
Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 2/5/2010
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.
#3 - Sacramentum Gladiatorum
Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/29/2010
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.
#4 - Fugitivus
Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/27/2012
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.
#5 - A Place in This World
Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 2/3/2012
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.
#6 - Decimation
Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 2/22/2013
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.
#7 - Wolves at the Gate
Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 2/1/2013
Spartacus leads a daring assault to provide food and shelter for his people. Crassus builds a fearsome army and receives an unexpected visitor.
#8 - The Thing in the Pit
Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 2/12/2010
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.
#9 - Delicate Things
Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 2/26/2010
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.
#10 - Great and Unfortunate Things
Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 3/5/2010
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.
#11 - The Greater Good
Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 2/10/2012
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.
#12 - Chosen Path
Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 3/2/2012
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.
#13 - Men of Honor
Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 2/8/2013
Spartacus considers striking a deal with a band of marauders to ensure his people stay supplied and fed. Crassus son Tiberius makes a bold and fateful decision.
#14 - Mark of the Brotherhood
Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 3/12/2010
Batiatus purchases a fresh batch of slaves during an auction to be trained as gladiators and ponders the idea of selling Crixus.
#15 - Empty Hands
Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 2/17/2012
Spartacus seeks the safety of the woods for his surviving men while Crixus finds himself revisiting past horrors. Meanwhile, Lucretia spies Ilithyia's affairs.
#16 - Whore
Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 3/19/2010
Batiatus breaks the news that Spartacus is to service the richest woman in Rome.
#17 - Balance
Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 3/16/2012
While Spartacus finds an opportunity to get revenge, Glaber is surrounded by intrigue.
#18 - Enemies of Rome
Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/25/2013
The rebellion Spartacus has created has turned into thousands and now with Crixus and Gannicus they begin to take on Rome. Unknowingly to them, the powers of the Empire are forced to turn to wealthy, ambitious Marcus Crassus to aid the campaign, along with a young Julius Caesar.
#19 - Spoils of War
Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 3/8/2013
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.
#20 - Old Wounds
Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 4/2/2010
Spartacus hovers on the brink. Meanwhile, Batiatus plots revenge against his enemies
#21 - Sacramentum
Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 3/9/2012
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.
#22 - Blood Brothers
Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 3/1/2013
Spartacus puts a plan in motion to weaken Crassus forces and gain the upper hand. Betrayal threatens to foil the plan.
#23 - Monsters
Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired 3/23/2012
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.
#24 - Mors Indecepta
Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired 3/15/2013
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.
#25 - Shadow Games
Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 2/19/2010
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.