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The Best Episodes of Martin Scorsese Presents: The Saints

Every episode of Martin Scorsese Presents: The Saints ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Martin Scorsese Presents: The Saints!

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Explore the remarkable stories of eight men and women who risked everything to embody humanity's most noble and complex trait — faith.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Martin Scorsese Presents: The Saints Season 2 Episode 2 - Saint Peter
    9.5/10(9 votes)

    #1 - Saint Peter

    S2:E2

    A fisherman called by a carpenter. A failure redeemed by faith. From denial to destiny, Peter rises to lead the Church—proving that even the fallen can become the rock of salvation.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Martin Scorsese Presents: The Saints Season 2 Episode 1 - Saint Patrick
    8.8/10(17 votes)

    #2 - Saint Patrick

    S2:E1

    Born to faith but forged in captivity, Saint Patrick heard God's call in the hills of Hibernia. From slave to bishop, he returned to Ireland to bring faith and light to its people.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Martin Scorsese Presents: The Saints Season 1 Episode 6 - Moses the Black
    8.3/10(22 votes)

    #3 - Moses the Black

    S1:E6

    In 4th century Egypt, Moses, a notorious bandit, undergoes a radical transformation after a moment of faith. At a desert monastery, he renounces violence to follow Christ.

    Director:Matti Leshem
    Writer:Kent Jones

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  4. Martin Scorsese Presents: The Saints Season 1 Episode 1 - Joan of Arc
    8.0/10(90 votes)

    #4 - Joan of Arc

    S1:E1

    Joan of Arc fervently believed that St. Catherine, St. Margaret and St. Michael appeared to her, and told her that she would be the one to deliver her home country of France from the Hundred Years’ War.

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  5. Martin Scorsese Presents: The Saints Season 1 Episode 3 - Sebastian
    7.8/10(42 votes)

    #5 - Sebastian

    S1:E3

    In the twilight years of the Roman Empire a soldier named Sebastian serves in the Praetorian Guard under the Emperor Diocletian; the Empire is declining and Diocletian is looking to restore it to glory.

    Director:Matti Leshem
    Writer:Kent Jones

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  6. Martin Scorsese Presents: The Saints Season 1 Episode 4 - Maximilian Kolbe
    7.8/10(40 votes)

    #6 - Maximilian Kolbe

    S1:E4

    Maximilian Kolbe was born in Poland at the turn of the 20th century to devout parents; as a child he had a vision of a visit from the Virgin Mary set him on a path toward religious service and martyrdom.

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  8. Martin Scorsese Presents: The Saints Season 1 Episode 2 - John the Baptist
    7.5/10(60 votes)

    #7 - John the Baptist

    S1:E2

    John the Baptist is born the son of a Levite, a member of the priestly class, but walks away from his father's traditions; then proclaims the coming of the Messiah, baptizing followers.

    Director:Matti Leshem
    Writer:Kent Jones

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  9. Martin Scorsese Presents: The Saints Season 2 Episode 4 - Carlo Acutis
    7.5/10(1 votes)

    #8 - Carlo Acutis

    S2:E4

    Teen Carlo Acutis combined his computer skills and devotion to the Eucharist to share faith digitally, facing his leukemia with serenity and showing sanctity's eternal reach.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Martin Scorsese Presents: The Saints Season 1 Episode 5 - Francis of Assisi
    7.4/10(24 votes)

    #9 - Francis of Assisi

    S1:E5

    In the early 13th century, Francis, once wealthy and frivolous, is transformed by war. Answering Jesus' call to "rebuild my church," he forms a brotherhood and preaches a life like Christ.

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  11. Martin Scorsese Presents: The Saints Season 1 Episode 7 - Mary Magdalene
    6.7/10(32 votes)

    #10 - Mary Magdalene

    S1:E7

    Mary Magdalene, once tormented, finds healing with Jesus of Nazareth. Freed from demons, she becomes his devoted follower, witnessing his ministry, crucifixion, and resurrection.

    Director:Matti Leshem
    Writer:Kent Jones

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  12. Martin Scorsese Presents: The Saints Season 2 Episode 3 - Thomas Becket
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #11 - Thomas Becket

    S2:E3

    Becket gains power at the king's side, using his influence deliberately. Facing a divine calling, he struggles between his spiritual duty and the worldly authority he once revere

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Saint Peter" is the best rated episode of "Martin Scorsese Presents: The Saints". It scored 9.5/10 based on 9 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 11/23/2025. This episode scored 0.7 points higher than the second highest rated, "Saint Patrick".