The BEST episodes of Masada
Every episode of Masada ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Masada!
In this Emmy Award-winning dramatization of historical events, Peter O'Toole stars as the Roman general tasked with crushing a group of Jewish rebels who have sought refuge on Masada, a desert fortress, in A.D. 72. Despite superior numbers and supplies, the Romans find themselves endlessly frustrated in their attempts to thwart the rebels' last stand. The star-studded cast also includes Peter Strauss, Barbara Carrera and Anthony Quayle.
#1 - Part IV
Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 4/8/1981
Conclusion. Action builds to a tragic climax as the Romans assault the fortress with a siege engine---a massive ram mounted on a mobile tower.
#2 - Part I
Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 4/5/1981
First up: Raids on Roman garrisons lead to a showdown between the Zealot leader (Peter Strauss) and a Roman commander (Peter O'Toole).
#3 - Part III
Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 4/7/1981
A Zealot plot to demoralize the Romans provokes retaliation against the camp's Jewish slaves by the scheming envoy Falco, who replaces Silva as commander.
#4 - Part II
Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 4/6/1981
While the Romans ready their offensive, Silva (Peter O'Toole) seeks comfort from a beautiful slave (Barbara Carrera) who plucks at his conscience.