The BEST episodes of Roman Empire
Every episode of Roman Empire ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Roman Empire!
This stylish mix of documentary and lavish historical epic chronicles the turbulent, violent reigns of Commodus, Julius Caesar and Caligula.
#1 - Born in the Purple
Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 11/11/2016
Fighting an implacable enemy in Germany, Marcus Aurelius trains his decadent son Commodus to succeed him, while rumor and intrigues brew back in Rome.
#2 - The Making of an Emperor
Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 11/11/2016
The Germanic tribes strike as Marcus Aurelius succumbs to disease, leaving a skeptical Emperor Commodus to prosecute a war that doesn't interest him.
#3 - Enemy of the Senate
Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 11/11/2016
Commodus rises to power as Rome's new emperor, but not everyone supports his ascent. Among those conspiring against him: his older sister Lucilla.
#4 - A New Hope
Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 4/5/2019
The death of Tiberius vaults Caligula to power as Rome's new emperor, a role at which he initially excels -- until an illness unhinges his mind.
#5 - Rome is Burning
Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 11/11/2016
Commodus defeats his sister's coup but withdraws from governing, allowing other to amass power while he engages in an affair and banishes his wife.
#6 - Fight for Glory
Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/11/2016
A disastrous grain shortage reaveals Cleander's treachery and leaves Commodus isolated, inspiring him to trains as a gladiator in a bid to unite Rome.
#7 - 14 Days Of Blood
Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/11/2016
Lavish imperial games at the Colosseum are highlighted by the emperor's bloody victories, but his paranoid abuses of power lead to a final betrayal.
#8 - The Triumvirate
Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 7/27/2018
After success in war makes Caesar a rising star, escalating tension between Rome's two most powerful men creates an opportunity for advancement.
#9 - The Great Conqueror
Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 7/27/2018
Caesar's wealth grows as one-third of the triumvirate, but his brutal tatics make enemies, forcing him to remake his image as a military conqueror.
#10 - Crossing the Rubicon
Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 7/27/2018
Caesar's hard-won victory over Gaul endears him to the Roman people but leads to a military showdown with the Senate and his former ally, Pompey
#11 - Queen of the Nile
Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 7/27/2018
After chasing Pompey to Alexandria, Caesar is victorious I the war, them swiftly makes a powerful ally and lover in Egypt's ruler, Cleopatra.
#12 - The Ides of March
Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 7/27/2018
His reforms win public adoration, but Caesar's imperial ambitions antagonize the Senate and ill health undermines his authority, sparking a conspiracy.
#13 - The Rightful Heir
Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 4/5/2019
After the mysterious death of his popular father, young Caligula grows up in the uncertain shadow of his tyrannical emperor and uncle, Tiberius.
#14 - In Search of an Heir
Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 4/5/2019
Vulnerable without an heir, Caligula decides to secure the throne with a child of royal blood by embroiling himself in affairs with his three sisters.
#15 - Descent into Madness
Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 4/5/2019
Caligula's increasing paranoia and debauchery lead to ruinous bloodshed and spending as Rome, the Senate and even former allies turn against him.