The BEST episodes of Borgia season 1

Every episode of Borgia season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Borgia season 1!

The story of one of the most powerful families of the Renaissance period, which became known as one of its members, Rodrigo Borgia, came to occupy the throne of San Pedro.

Last Updated: 8/13/2024Network: Canal+Status: Ended
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The Serpent Rises
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8.43
96 votes

#1 - The Serpent Rises

Season 1 - Episode 12 - Aired 10/7/2011

Cesare leads an investigative commission into Juan's death, but cannot find the guilty party and soon fears he himself killed his brother.

Directors: Metin Hüseyin
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The Invasion of Rome
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7.98
127 votes

#2 - The Invasion of Rome

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 9/30/2011

Rodrigo has his back against the wall as the French troops occupy the Eternal city, but thanks to his son Cesare, a fragile peace can be negotiated.

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God's Monster
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7.92
96 votes

#3 - God's Monster

Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 10/7/2011

To prove himself worthy of the crown of Naples, Juan proposes to convert the Jews in a mass christening, but accidentally reveals a dark secret.

Directors: Metin Hüseyin
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Maneuvers
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7.82
104 votes

#4 - Maneuvers

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 9/23/2011

Instead of keeping the peace, Rodrigo gives in to Giulia's urging and has his men take up arms, but under Juan's command the campaign fails.

Directors: Metin Hüseyin
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Miracles
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7.80
96 votes

#5 - Miracles

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 9/30/2011

By the intervention of Spain, France is forced to withdraw, but Isabella of Spain demands a purge of the Jews from the Eternal City.

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Prelude to an Apocalypse
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7.71
103 votes

#6 - Prelude to an Apocalypse

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 9/23/2011

With his enemies advancing and his troops deserting Juan's command, Rodrigo has to take a tough decision that puts Cesare's life at stake.

Directors: Metin Hüseyin
Writer: Thomas Kelly
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A Sacred Vow
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7.59
247 votes

#7 - A Sacred Vow

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 9/9/2011

A quarrel starts among the cardinals and old reckonings are being settled, while Cesare offers his son as a sacrifice to God, abandoning the newborn.

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The Bonds of Matrimony
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7.52
141 votes

#8 - The Bonds of Matrimony

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 9/16/2011

The wedding of Lucrezia to Giovanni Sforza is to seal the union between the Borgia and Sforza families, but the marriage will not be consummated.

Directors: Dearbhla Walsh
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1492
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7.52
500 votes

#9 - 1492

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 7/10/2011

Though officially their uncle, Cardinal Rodrigo Borgia gathers his three children, but Juan's and Cesare's lack of control threaten his life's work.

Writer: Tom Fontana
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Legitimacy
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7.30
137 votes

#10 - Legitimacy

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 9/16/2011

As peace remains brittle, Rodrigo publicly acknowledges his paternity of Juan, Cesare, Lucrezia and Goffredo to strengthen the family bonds.

Directors: Dearbhla Walsh
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Ondata di calore
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7.30
202 votes

#11 - Ondata di calore

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 7/10/2011

When a plot to poison the pope is baffled and the pontiff's original testament restored, Cesare watches his brother rise further in Rodrigo's esteem.

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Wisdom of the Holy Spirit
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6.64
175 votes

#12 - Wisdom of the Holy Spirit

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 9/9/2011

Rodrigo promises estates and offices for those voting in his favour, and when white smoke rises, he leaves the conclave as Pope Alexander VI.

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