The BEST episodes of The Chosen
Every episode of The Chosen ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The Chosen!
A groundbreaking historical drama based on the life of Jesus and those who knew him. Set against the backdrop of Roman oppression in first-century Israel, the series shares an authentic and intimate look at Jesus' revolutionary life and teachings.
#1 - Thunder
Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 4/4/2021
Tension builds among the disciples as they wrestle with the increasing fame of Jesus in Samaria. Jesus rebukes Big James and John for their prejudice and, after a near-violent encounter, gives them a new nickname.
#2 - Invitations
Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/26/2019
Matthew struggles to reconcile the miracles he has witnessed with reality. Nicodemus meets with Jesus under cover of night to talk to him since it is now no longer completely safe for Jesus to be seen in public. Jesus makes a controversial choice for one of his disciples.
#3 - I Am He
Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/26/2019
Jesus makes plans to leave Capernaum because his actions are considered disruptive and he is now wanted for questioning by Roman authorities. Nicodemus is faced with a decision to follow Jesus and become one of his followers or stay in his current lifestyle of wealth and privilege. Jesus prepares to publicly reveal himself as the Messiah.
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#4 - Jesus Loves the Little Children
Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 4/19/2019
Jesus befriends and teaches the group of children who discover His camp on the outskirts of Capernaum.
#5 - Indescribable Compassion
Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/26/2019
Despite trying to keep a low profile, word of Jesus's deeds spread and various people come to him to be healed. Jesus draws a large crowd with his teaching and performs his first public miracle and the resulting chaos endangers him.
#6 - I Saw You
Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 4/13/2021
A mysterious visitor seeks to meet Jesus, but the disciples are hesitant. Tension builds between Simon and Matthew. As the group heads to a new city, word arrives that Jesus’ fame is growing.
#7 - Spirit
Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 5/23/2021
After stirring the water, Jesus is now pursued by Simon the Zealot, Atticus, and Shmuel. John the Baptizer visits the group and tells Jesus his dangerous mission. Meanwhile, back at the camp, Mary Magdalene is devastated by an encounter with a mysterious and dangerous stranger.
#8 - Reckoning
Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 6/30/2021
After learning of Jesus' whereabouts, Quintus sends Gaius to arrest him. The disciples lose control as they argue about how to respond. While seeking information about where Jesus has been taken, Andrew and Philip encounter old friends.
#9 - Beyond Mountains
Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 7/11/2021
While Jesus and Matthew prepare the content of the big sermon, the disciples spread the word while fighting amongst themselves. A high-ranking Sanhedrin member is shocked by Shmuel’s reports on Jesus. Thousands arrive for the sermon, including familiar faces.
#10 - The Rock on Which It Is Built
Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 4/19/2019
Simon's deal with the Roman's reaches a breaking point and he becomes desperate. Matthew witnesses an event that defies reason and logic that his rational mind can neither explain nor accept. Nicodemus meets with an imprisoned John the Baptist.
#11 - The Wedding Gift
Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/26/2019
Nicodemus interrogates John the Baptizer while Jesus and his students make their way to a wedding celebration in Cana. When the wine runs low, Mary asks her son to intervene on behalf of the bridegroom's family.
#12 - The Perfect Opportunity
Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 5/11/2021
As Jesus and the disciples head to Jerusalem to celebrate the Feast of Tabernacles, the Jewish authorities are troubled as they heard of a healing that took place during the Shabbat.
#13 - Unlawful
Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 6/23/2021
Matthew and Simon try to get along as they search for Mary in dark places. The group fears for Mary as they struggle with lack of food and bad news about John the Baptist. Meanwhile, Jesus continues to upset Pharisees across multiple regions.
#14 - Shabbat
Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 4/19/2019
Simon's deal with the Romans goes from bad to worse and Matthew secretly meets with Roman authorities to discuss spying on Simon. Mary of Magdala (formerly Lilith) is seen in public completely healed and her transformation stuns Nicodemus who was powerless to help her. A restored and reformed Mary nervously hosts a traditional Jewish meal with a surprise and welcome guest.
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#15 - Matthew 4:24
Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 4/13/2021
A long, exhausting day turns into night as the disciples help Jesus deal with a large crowd hoping to be healed. Around the campfire, over dinner, the group tried to get to know each other better. But tensions erupt.
#16 - I Have Called You by Name
Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 4/19/2019
In the backdrop of oppressive Roman rule, a Jewish fisherman, saddled with enormous debt agrees to spy on his fellow Jews in a deal to settle his debt with Roman authorities. A Jewish tax collector, deals with the turmoil and fallout from being considered a traitor by his fellow countrymen. A woman known as "Lilith" suffers from severe emotional, mental and spiritual torment that a Jewish religious leader is powerless to help her overcome.
#17 - The Upper Room (2)
Season 5 - Episode 8 - Aired 6/29/2025
Pilate summons Atticus to read him the riot act. The Sanhedrin boils over. The Last Supper ends.
#18 - The Upper Room (1)
Season 5 - Episode 7 - Aired 6/29/2025
Jesus arrives at the Last Supper. The disciples fear for their safety as Jesus’ enemies close ranks around them.
#19 - Reunions
Season 5 - Episode 6 - Aired 6/29/2025
As Jesus’ followers gather for the Passover meal, His enemies assemble for a man hunt. Judas holds a secret meeting.
#20 - Because of Me
Season 5 - Episode 5 - Aired 6/22/2025
The decision to arrest Jesus leads to a fiery debate. Roman soldiers track down a troublemaking crowd. Shmuel finds help from an unexpected source.
#21 - The Same Coin
Season 5 - Episode 4 - Aired 6/22/2025
Afraid of public outcry—and further embarrassment—Caiaphas resolves to arrest Jesus quietly at night. Only one problem: no one knows how to find Him.
#22 - Woes
Season 5 - Episode 3 - Aired 6/22/2025
Jesus preaches one last time to the massive Passover crowd, and the religious leaders try to trap him in his words.
#23 - House of Cards
Season 5 - Episode 2 - Aired 6/15/2025
Why kill Jesus when Rome can do it for you? As the Jewish High Priest schemes to bring Him down, Jesus strikes first: turning the tables.
#24 - Entry
Season 5 - Episode 1 - Aired 6/15/2025
Jesus rides into the holy city as king, but finds that the rulers have turned His Father’s house from a place of prayer to a corrupt market.
#25 - Humble
Season 4 - Episode 8 - Aired 6/30/2024
Jesus refuses to look and act like the Messiah everyone expects — arriving like a lamb instead of a lion and riding a donkey instead of a war horse.