The BEST episodes of Spartacus

Every episode of Spartacus ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Spartacus!

Spartacus, the gladiator who lead a rebellion against the Romans. From his time as an ally of the Romans, to his betrayal and becoming a gladiator, to the rebellion he leads and its ultimate outcome.

Last Updated: 11/27/2024Network: STARZStatus: Ended
Victory
star
8.68
3671 votes

#1 - Victory

Season 3 - Episode 10 - Aired 4/12/2013

Spartacus and his outnumbered rebels make one last attempt to win freedom in a final battle against the Romans led by Marcus Crassus.

Directors: Rick Jacobson
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Kill Them All
star
8.63
7413 votes

#2 - Kill Them All

Season 1 - Episode 13 - Aired 4/16/2010

In the season finale, Spartacus enlists the help of an accomplice in order to get his revenge.

Directors: Jesse Warn
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Wrath of the Gods
star
8.38
4465 votes

#3 - Wrath of the Gods

Season 2 - Episode 10 - Aired 3/30/2012

When a shortage in supplies has the rebellion about to fail, Spartacus tries his best to give his men hope.

Writer: Jesse Warn
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Libertus
star
8.26
4772 votes

#4 - Libertus

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 2/24/2012

In an ironic twist of fate, a gladiator from the house of Batiatus will stand in the way of Spartacus trying to free Crixus from Roman captivity. Ilithyia's scheming puts her marriage to Glaber at risk.

Directors: Rick Jacobson
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The Dead and the Dying
star
8.19
3549 votes

#5 - The Dead and the Dying

Season 3 - Episode 9 - Aired 4/5/2013

Crassus learns that a fellow prominent Roman is attempting to steal the glory of defeating Spartacus; Spartacus aims to secure a bargaining chip he can use against the Romans.

Directors: Michael Hurst
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Separate Paths
star
8.17
3508 votes

#6 - Separate Paths

Season 3 - Episode 8 - Aired 3/22/2013

Spartacus and the rebels arrive at a crossroads. With the relentless Crassus driving his men hard in the pursuit of Spartacus, the conflict between Tiberius and Caesar escalates.

Directors: T.J. Scott
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Revelations
star
8.14
7001 votes

#7 - Revelations

Season 1 - Episode 12 - Aired 4/9/2010

Lucretia and Batiatus await the arrival of Glaber with the intentions to receive his patronage, while Spartacus focuses his attention on his plan for revenge.

Directors: Michael Hurst
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Party Favors
star
8.13
7489 votes

#8 - Party Favors

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 3/26/2010

Numerius is honored with an exhibition match for his birthday celebration at the ludus. Ilithyia gives Numerius a surprising gift, but asks for something in return.

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Shadow Games
star
8.12
7085 votes

#9 - Shadow Games

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 2/19/2010

Batiatus is presented with a gladiatorial opportunity of a lifetime. Spartacus and Crixus must overcome their mutual hostility to fight as a team against a legendary and unbeaten opponent.

Directors: Michael Hurst
Writer: Miranda Kwok
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Mors Indecepta
star
8.08
3248 votes

#10 - Mors Indecepta

Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired 3/15/2013

Their forces trapped on an impassable, snowbound ridge, Spartacus and Crixus clash over the method of escape. Crassus discovers it increasingly difficult to control the actions of those closest to him.

Directors: Jesse Warn
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Monsters
star
8.07
4550 votes

#11 - Monsters

Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired 3/23/2012

Spartacus has to once again use his leadership skills to convince his band of rebels to unite against the Roman assault. Lucretia struggles to get rid of those men standing in the way of her fate.

Directors: T.J. Scott
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Blood Brothers
star
8.01
3603 votes

#12 - Blood Brothers

Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 3/1/2013

Spartacus puts a plan in motion to weaken Crassus forces and gain the upper hand. Betrayal threatens to foil the plan.

Directors: T.J. Scott
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Sacramentum
star
7.95
4604 votes

#13 - Sacramentum

Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 3/9/2012

Spartacus and his group of rebels attempt to free those who became slaves by falling in foreign wars while Lucretia manages to recruit one of her husband's former gladiators.

Directors: Jesse Warn
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Old Wounds
star
7.95
7078 votes

#14 - Old Wounds

Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 4/2/2010

Spartacus hovers on the brink. Meanwhile, Batiatus plots revenge against his enemies

Directors: Glenn Standring
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Spoils of War
star
7.90
3574 votes

#15 - Spoils of War

Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 3/8/2013

As Crassus leads an onslaught against the rebel-occupied city, Gannicus finds himself trapped behind enemy lines. Tiberius is tasked by Crassus to hold a celebration in honor of a man he despises.

Directors: Mark Beesley
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Enemies of Rome
star
7.86
4414 votes

#16 - Enemies of Rome

Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/25/2013

The rebellion Spartacus has created has turned into thousands and now with Crixus and Gannicus they begin to take on Rome. Unknowingly to them, the powers of the Empire are forced to turn to wealthy, ambitious Marcus Crassus to aid the campaign, along with a young Julius Caesar.

Directors: Mark Beesley
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Balance
star
7.86
4371 votes

#17 - Balance

Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 3/16/2012

While Spartacus finds an opportunity to get revenge, Glaber is surrounded by intrigue.

Writer: Jed Whedon
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Whore
star
7.84
7060 votes

#18 - Whore

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 3/19/2010

Batiatus breaks the news that Spartacus is to service the richest woman in Rome.

Directors: Michael Hurst
Writer: Daniel Knauf
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Mark of the Brotherhood
star
7.83
7515 votes

#19 - Mark of the Brotherhood

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 3/12/2010

Batiatus purchases a fresh batch of slaves during an auction to be trained as gladiators and ponders the idea of selling Crixus.

Directors: Rowan Woods
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Empty Hands
star
7.83
4925 votes

#20 - Empty Hands

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 2/17/2012

Spartacus seeks the safety of the woods for his surviving men while Crixus finds himself revisiting past horrors. Meanwhile, Lucretia spies Ilithyia's affairs.

Directors: Mark Beesley
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Men of Honor
star
7.78
3683 votes

#21 - Men of Honor

Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 2/8/2013

Spartacus considers striking a deal with a band of marauders to ensure his people stay supplied and fed. Crassus son Tiberius makes a bold and fateful decision.

Directors: John Fawcett
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Chosen Path
star
7.75
4626 votes

#22 - Chosen Path

Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 3/2/2012

Spartacus and his rebels train hard to keep their new sanctuary safe while Glaber's forces are made stronger with the enlistment of some new deadly recruits. Lucretia and Ilithyia become close again.

Directors: Michael Hurst
Writer: Misha Green
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The Greater Good
star
7.75
5122 votes

#23 - The Greater Good

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 2/10/2012

Spartacus is forced to mediate when the gladiators are close to divide into groups after news of Naevia's fate reaches them. Lucretia exchanges a long-held secret for some information and an attack puts the rebels at risk.

Directors: Brendan Maher
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Great and Unfortunate Things
star
7.75
7124 votes

#24 - Great and Unfortunate Things

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 3/5/2010

Overcome by the pressure of Batiatus's control, Spartacus must make a choice: leave his past behind and assume the mantle of a champion gladiator, or die.

Directors: Jesse Warn
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Delicate Things
star
7.74
7542 votes

#25 - Delicate Things

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 2/26/2010

Lies, distrust and duplicity plague the house of Batiatus and impact the hopes of both Barca and Spartacus, who have benefited from good fortune and envision a future away from the grounds. Barca expects to buy his and his male lover's way out, while Spartacus anticipates his promised reunion with his enslaved wife, part of his reward for a monumental victory in the arena. But just in case things go wrong, Spartacus dreams and schemes an escape plan.

Directors: Rick Jacobson
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