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The Best Episodes Directed By Paolo Sorrentino

Every TV Episode Directed by Paolo Sorrentino Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 1 Episode 10 - Ninth Episode
    8.6/10(18 votes)

    S1:E10

    Pope Pius XIII prepares to reveal himself publicly for the first time in a pastoral visit to Venice, but not before settling some scores.

    Director:Paolo Sorrentino
    Writer:N/A

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  2. undefined Season 1 Episode 9 - Eighth Episode
    8.3/10(18 votes)

    S1:E9

    Gutierrez is dejected by his failure to find evidence against Cardinal Kurtwell, but a new witness may be able to give him what he is looking for.

    Director:Paolo Sorrentino
    Writer:N/A

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  3. undefined Season 1 Episode 2 - First Episode (2)
    7.9/10(23 votes)

    S1:E2

    Lenny sets down the ground rules for his first speech at St. Peter's. Cardinal Spencer spurns an olive branch.

    Director:Paolo Sorrentino
    Writer:N/A

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  4. undefined Season 1 Episode 8 - Eighth Episode
    7.9/10(16 votes)

    S1:E8

    Having uncovered John Paul III's secrets, Voiello begins his plan to regain power. Meanwhile, Lenny Belardo secretly returns to the Vatican.

    Director:Paolo Sorrentino
    Writer:N/A

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  5. undefined Season 1 Episode 3 - Second Episode
    7.7/10(20 votes)

    S1:E3

    After his inaugural speech makes it clear that he will not be manipulated, Lenny makes enemies within the Vatican. However, he gains one ardent follower.

    Director:Paolo Sorrentino
    Writer:N/A

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  6. undefined Season 1 Episode 4 - Third Episode
    7.6/10(21 votes)

    S1:E4

    Believing that the only way to end Lenny's papacy is to involve him in a scandal, Cardinal Secretary of State Voiello blackmails Ester to seduce the pontiff.

    Director:Paolo Sorrentino
    Writer:N/A

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  7. undefined Season 1 Episode 9 - Ninth Episode
    7.5/10(18 votes)

    S1:E9

    Pius XIII and John Paul III are forced to confront one another, as terrorists take a priest and six students hostage in Ventotene.

    Director:Paolo Sorrentino
    Writer:N/A

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  8. undefined Season 1 Episode 5 - Fourth Episode
    7.4/10(21 votes)

    S1:E5

    Lenny enjoys a night away from the Vatican with a childhood friend, whilst Voiello has a crisis of conscience when an opportunity presents itself.

    Director:Paolo Sorrentino
    Writer:N/A

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  9. undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - First Episode
    7.3/10(20 votes)

    S1:E1

    With Pope Pius XIII in a coma, Cardinal Voiello makes an unpredictable move during the deadlocked papal conclave.

    Director:Paolo Sorrentino
    Writer:N/A

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  10. undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - First Episode (1)
    7.2/10(28 votes)

    S1:E1

    Newly elected Pope Pius XIII, a.k.a. Lenny Belardo, defies Vatican expectations as he begins his reign.

    Director:Paolo Sorrentino
    Writer:N/A

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  11. undefined Season 1 Episode 8 - Seventh Episode
    7.2/10(19 votes)

    S1:E8

    Reeling from a personal loss, Pope Pius XIII makes an impulsive decision to visit Africa, meeting a revered missionary who stirs mixed feelings inside him.

    Director:Paolo Sorrentino
    Writer:N/A

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  12. undefined Season 1 Episode 7 - Seventh Episode
    7.1/10(17 votes)

    S1:E7

    Lenny wakes up and seeks to help a wounded family, while a new threat to the Church draws closer.

    Director:Paolo Sorrentino
    Writer:N/A

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  13. undefined Season 1 Episode 7 - Sixth Episode
    7.1/10(23 votes)

    S1:E7

    Dussollier blames himself after a tragedy and returns to Honduras. With Lenny's supporters dwindling, he questions whether his papacy is coming to an end.

    Director:Paolo Sorrentino
    Writer:N/A

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  14. undefined Season 1 Episode 6 - Fifth Episode
    7.0/10(21 votes)

    S1:E6

    Nine months into Lenny's papacy, he gives his first audience to the Italian prime minister. Dussolier carries out a controversial edict.

    Director:Paolo Sorrentino
    Writer:N/A

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  15. undefined Season 1 Episode 4 - Fourth Episode
    6.9/10(17 votes)

    S1:E4

    John Paul III travels to Venice to visit Pius XIII. Meanwhile, a tragedy in Lourdes calls for the presence of the new Pope.

    Director:Paolo Sorrentino
    Writer:N/A

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  16. undefined Season 1 Episode 2 - Second Episode
    6.7/10(18 votes)

    S1:E2

    Voiello, Guiterrez, Assente, Aguirre and Sofia make a trip to the UK to appeal to the alluring but fragile Sir John Brannox.

    Director:Paolo Sorrentino
    Writer:N/A

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  17. undefined Season 1 Episode 3 - Third Episode
    6.7/10(17 votes)

    S1:E3

    As Sir John leaves for the Vatican, everything appears to be going to plan. But the secretary of state could never have predicted Cardinal Spalletta's next move.

    Director:Paolo Sorrentino
    Writer:N/A

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  18. undefined Season 1 Episode 6 - Sixth Episode
    6.6/10(17 votes)

    S1:E6

    Priest Leopold Essence tips off Sofia Dubois to her husband's dark secrets which leads her to a shocking discovery. Meanwhile, Pope John Paul III speaks with Cardinal Spalletta about a financial scandal that could crush the Vatican.

    Director:Paolo Sorrentino
    Writer:N/A

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  19. undefined Season 1 Episode 5 - Fifth Episode
    6.6/10(17 votes)

    S1:E5

    John Paul III meets Sharon Stone, who gives him new ideas. Meanwhile, the connection between the Pope and Sofia deepens.

    Director:Paolo Sorrentino
    Writer:N/A

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Paolo Sorrentino Ratings Summary

"Ninth Episode" is the best rated episode directed by Paolo Sorrentino. It scored 8.6/10 from 18 votes. It was written by N/A. It aired on November 18, 2016. It is rated 0.3 points higher than their second-best episode, "Eighth Episode".