The BEST episodes of Spartacus season 1

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

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.

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Kill Them All
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8.63
7394 votes

#1 - 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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Revelations
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8.14
6982 votes

#2 - 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
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8.13
7471 votes

#3 - 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
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8.12
7064 votes

#4 - 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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Old Wounds
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7.95
7060 votes

#5 - 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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Whore
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7.85
7039 votes

#6 - 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
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7.83
7496 votes

#7 - 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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Great and Unfortunate Things
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7.75
7101 votes

#8 - 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
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7.74
7520 votes

#9 - 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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The Thing in the Pit
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7.73
7263 votes

#10 - The Thing in the Pit

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 2/12/2010

Having performed shamefully in the arena against Crixus, Spartacus is forced to fight in the Pits. Batiatus, determined to profit from Spartacus, may be at risk if his debts aren't repaid.

Directors: Jesse Warn
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Sacramentum Gladiatorum
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7.64
7663 votes

#11 - Sacramentum Gladiatorum

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/29/2010

Enslaved in gladiatorial school, the newly christened Spartacus must try to suppress his desire for vengeance when his new master promises to reunite him with his wife.

Directors: Rick Jacobson
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Legends
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7.55
7587 votes

#12 - Legends

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 2/5/2010

Though Spartacus proved himself during training and now wears the attire of a gladiator, his coarse attitude and relentless quest to see his wife isolates him from his fellow gladiators and Doctore.

Directors: Grady Hall
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The Red Serpent
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7.52
9662 votes

#13 - The Red Serpent

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/22/2010

The Romans, in an effort to protect their homeland, seek the help of Thracian warrior Spartacus and his team of fighters. After a violent incident, Spartacus must enter the gladiator ring to face his punishment from the Romans.

Directors: Rick Jacobson
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