The BEST Episodes of A.D. The Bible Continues
Every episode ever - ranked by fan votes!
Last Updated: Sep 25, 2021
Network: NBC
As most of the world knows, the Crucifixion was only the beginning of the story. The immediate aftermath of Christ's death had a massive impact on his disciples, his mother Mary, and key political and religious leaders of the era, completely altering the entire world in an instant. Watch as the disciples struggle to survive and share their beliefs, guiding us from the sorrow of Christ's ultimate sacrifice to the awe-inspiring wonder of the Resurrection and beyond.
#1 - Rise Up
Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired Jun 14, 2015
James confronts Caiaphas and wins concessions for the disciples. The Zealot army grows but their Ethiopian backer turns to Jesus. When Peter resurrects Tabitha many more are drawn to His message.
8.27 
#2 - Brothers in Arms
Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired Jun 7, 2015
Saul preaches in Jerusalem and Caiaphas is enraged. James the Just comes to help Peter tackle Caiaphas. The Zealots and Ethiopians plot against Rome.
8.22 
#3 - The Persecution
Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired May 10, 2015
Having failed to silence the disciples, Caiaphas is challenged for the position of High Priest. He authorizes Saul to begin a bitter campaign of persecution against Jesus' followers.
8.11 
#4 - The Spirit Arrives
Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired Apr 19, 2015
Zealot revolutionaries try to assassinate Pilate during the festival of Pentecost. Empowered by the Holy Spirit, the disciples start to preach the Gospel. Caiaphas arrests Peter and John.
8.11 
#5 - The Wrath
Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired Apr 26, 2015
Pilate avenges the murder of a Roman soldier with mass crucifixions. Caiaphas fails to convict Peter and John. The church grows, attracting some with impure intentions who are punished by the Holy Spirit.
8.09 
#6 - Saul's Return
Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired May 31, 2015
Emperor Caligula demands that his statue be placed in the Temple. Pilate and Caiaphas know such desecration will cause rebellion. Saul returns a changed man.
8.09 
#8 - The First Martyr
Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired May 3, 2015
Pilate closes in on the Zealot assassin and the disciples stand trial again. Stephen speaks out against the temple and pays the ultimate price.
8.01 
#9 - The Body is Gone
Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired Apr 12, 2015
Jesus' tomb is empty. Pilate and Caiaphas believe the disciples stole the body and search in vain to find it. The disciples flee to Galilee where Jesus gives them their mission.
8.00 
#10 - The Visit
Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired May 17, 2015
Saul's persecution intensifies as he targets Peter. Many flee the city, spreading the Word as they go. With Jerusalem in chaos the Roman Emperor arrives to decide Pilate's fate.
7.98 
#11 - The Road to Damascus
Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired May 24, 2015
Saul continues to hunt Peter, but has a life changing vision on the road to Damascus. When Claudia's nightmares come true, Pilate's fate takes a turn for the worse.
7.92 
#12 - The Tomb is Open
Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired Apr 5, 2015
Peter and the disciples experience their darkest hour in the premiere of this miniseries that dramatizes the impact of Christ's death on his disciples and the era's political and religious leaders.
7.90