The BEST episodes of The Chosen season 1
Every episode of The Chosen season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The Chosen season 1!
The Chosen is a historical drama based on the life of Jesus and those who knew him. Set against the backdrop of Roman oppression in first-century Palestine, the series shares an authentic look at Jesus' revolutionary life and teachings.
#1 - 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.
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#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.
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#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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#5 - 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.
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#7 - 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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#8 - 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.