The BEST episodes of Jesus of Nazareth
Every episode of Jesus of Nazareth ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Jesus of Nazareth!
Jesus of Nazareth is a 1977 epic television drama serial directed by Franco Zeffirelli and co-written by Anthony Burgess and Suso Cecchi d'Amico, which dramatizes the birth, life, ministry, crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus. It stars Robert Powell as Jesus, and features an all-star ensemble cast of renowned actors, including eight who had won or would go on to win Academy Awards: Anne Bancroft, Ernest Borgnine, Laurence Olivier, Christopher Plummer, Anthony Quinn, Rod Steiger, James Earl Jones and Peter Ustinov.
#1 - Part 4
Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 4/10/1977
The drama concludes with powerful scenes of Christ's condemnation, His agony on the cross, and the Resurrection.
#2 - Part 2
Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 3/27/1977
Christ's teachings and miracles bring Him new followers, and John the Baptist is imprisoned by Herod Antipas.
#3 - Part 3
Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 4/10/1977
Judas implores Zerah to let Jesus appear before the Sanhedrin in Jerusalem, where "He will be handed over to the unbelievers."
#4 - Part 1
Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 3/27/1977
The life of Christ is chronicled in this 1977 TV biography directed by Franco Zeffirelli, who imbues the drama with sensitivity and reverence.