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The Best Episodes of Spartacus Season 1

Every episode of Spartacus Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Spartacus Season 1!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Spartacus Season 1 Episode 13 - Kill Them All
    9.6/10(8118 votes)

    S1:E13

    In the season finale, Spartacus enlists the help of an accomplice in order to get his revenge.

    Director:Jesse Warn
    Writer:Steven S. DeKnight

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  2. Spartacus Season 1 Episode 10 - Party Favors
    9.0/10(4522 votes)

    S1:E10

    Numerius is honored with an exhibition match for his birthday celebration at the ludus. Ilithyia gives Numerius a surprising gift, but asks for something in return.

    Director:Chris Martin-Jones
    Writers:Miranda Kwok, Brent Fletcher

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  3. Spartacus Season 1 Episode 12 - Revelations
    9.0/10(4267 votes)

    S1:E12

    Lucretia and Batiatus await the arrival of Glaber with the intentions to receive his patronage, while Spartacus focuses his attention on his plan for revenge.

    Director:Michael Hurst
    Writer:Brent Fletcher

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  4. Spartacus Season 1 Episode 5 - Shadow Games
    8.9/10(4769 votes)

    S1:E5

    Batiatus is presented with a gladiatorial opportunity of a lifetime. Spartacus and Crixus must overcome their mutual hostility to fight as a team against a legendary and unbeaten opponent.

    Director:Michael Hurst
    Writer:Miranda Kwok

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  5. Spartacus Season 1 Episode 9 - Whore
    8.7/10(4233 votes)

    S1:E9

    Batiatus breaks the news that Spartacus is to service the richest woman in Rome.

    Director:Michael Hurst
    Writer:Daniel Knauf

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  6. Spartacus Season 1 Episode 11 - Old Wounds
    8.6/10(4004 votes)

    S1:E11

    Spartacus hovers on the brink. Meanwhile, Batiatus plots revenge against his enemies.

    Director:Glenn Standring
    Writer:Daniel Knauf

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  7. Spartacus Season 1 Episode 6 - Delicate Things
    8.5/10(4185 votes)

    S1:E6

    Lies, distrust and duplicity plague the house of Batiatus and impact the hopes of both Barca and Spartacus, who have benefited from good fortune and envision a future away from the grounds. Barca expects to buy his and his male lover's way out, while Spartacus anticipates his promised reunion with his enslaved wife, part of his reward for a monumental victory in the arena. But just in case things go wrong, Spartacus dreams and schemes an escape plan.

    Director:Rick Jacobson
    Writers:Tracy Bellomo, Andrew Chambliss

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  8. Spartacus Season 1 Episode 4 - The Thing in the Pit
    8.3/10(4283 votes)

    S1:E4

    Having performed shamefully in the arena against Crixus, Spartacus is forced to fight in the Pits. Batiatus, determined to profit from Spartacus, may be at risk if his debts aren't repaid.

    Director:Jesse Warn
    Writers:Aaron Helbing, Todd Helbing

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  9. Spartacus Season 1 Episode 7 - Great and Unfortunate Things
    8.2/10(3890 votes)

    S1:E7

    Overcome by the pressure of Batiatus's control, Spartacus must make a choice: leave his past behind and assume the mantle of a champion gladiator, or die.

    Director:Jesse Warn
    Writers:Steven S. DeKnight, Brent Fletcher

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  10. Spartacus Season 1 Episode 8 - Mark of the Brotherhood
    8.2/10(3880 votes)

    S1:E8

    Batiatus purchases a fresh batch of slaves during an auction to be trained as gladiators and ponders the idea of selling Crixus.

    Director:Rowan Woods
    Writers:Aaron Helbing, Todd Helbing

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  11. Spartacus Season 1 Episode 3 - Legends
    8.0/10(4313 votes)

    S1:E3

    Though Spartacus proved himself during training and now wears the attire of a gladiator, his coarse attitude and relentless quest to see his wife isolates him from his fellow gladiators and Doctore.

    Director:Grady Hall
    Writer:Brent Fletcher

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  12. Spartacus Season 1 Episode 2 - Sacramentum Gladiatorum
    7.9/10(4610 votes)

    S1:E2

    Enslaved in gladiatorial school, the newly christened Spartacus must try to suppress his desire for vengeance when his new master promises to reunite him with his wife.

    Director:Rick Jacobson
    Writer:Steven S. DeKnight

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  13. Spartacus Season 1 Episode 1 - The Red Serpent
    7.6/10(6090 votes)

    S1:E1

    The Romans, in an effort to protect their homeland, seek the help of Thracian warrior Spartacus and his team of fighters. After a violent incident, Spartacus must enter the gladiator ring to face his punishment from the Romans.

    Director:Rick Jacobson
    Writer:Steven S. DeKnight

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Kill Them All" is the best rated episode of Spartacus season 1. It scored 9.6/10 from 8,118 votes. Directed by Jesse Warn and written by Steven S. DeKnight, it aired on April 23, 2010. This episode is rated 0.6 points higher than the second-best, "Party Favors".