Season 1
8.3/10649 votesPart 1
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 3/27/1977
After Joseph and Mary's betrothal, Mary is visited by the angel Gabriel, who tells her she will bear the Son of God. Mary and Joseph travel to Bethlehem to take part in Herod's census, where Jesus is born.
Director: Franco Zeffirelli
Writer: Suso Cecchi d'Amico, Franco Zeffirelli, Anthony Burgess, David Butler
8.5/10609 votesPart 2
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 3/27/1977
Jesus meets Mary Magdalene and John the Baptist and continues to perform miracles among his people.
Director: Franco Zeffirelli
Writer: Suso Cecchi d'Amico, Franco Zeffirelli, Anthony Burgess, David Butler
8.4/10274 votesPart 3
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 4/10/1977
Judas implores Zerah to let Jesus appear before the Sanhedrin in Jerusalem, where 'He will be handed over to the unbelievers.'
Director: Franco Zeffirelli
Writer: Suso Cecchi d'Amico, Franco Zeffirelli, Anthony Burgess, David Butler
8.6/10290 votesPart 4
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 4/10/1977
Christ is condemned and crucified, dying on the cross, but He is resurrected on the third day.
Director: Franco Zeffirelli
Writer: Suso Cecchi d'Amico, Franco Zeffirelli, Anthony Burgess, David Butler