The BEST episodes of Rise of the Nazis season 1

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

How did 20th Century Europe’s most liberal democracy fall into the hands of fascists? From Hitler’s political scheming that turned Germany’s parliament into a House of Cards, his War on Truth leading to book burning, and his scapegoating of minorities, this series explores in extraordinary detail the events leading up to the outbreak of World War II.

Last Updated: 11/25/2024Network: BBC TwoStatus: Continuing
Night of the Long Knives
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8.03
61 votes

#1 - Night of the Long Knives

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 9/16/2019

Threatened by the ambition of SA leader Ernst Röhm, Hitler is persuaded by Himmler to destroy Röhm and his stormtroopers and make the SS Germany’s only paramilitary force.

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The First Six Months in Power
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7.97
63 votes

#2 - The First Six Months in Power

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/9/2019

At the start of 1933, Hitler is the chancellor of Germany but he does not have absolute power. He sets his sights on dismantling the German state.

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Politics
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7.73
92 votes

#3 - Politics

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/2/2019

Delving into the corridors of power where Germany’s top political mastermind sees an opportunity to use the popularity of the Nazis for his own ends.

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