The Worst Episodes of Spartacus

#1 Worst Episode
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7.6/10(6090 votes)
#1 - The Red Serpent
S1:E11/22/2010
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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Director:Rick Jacobson
Writer:Steven S. DeKnight
7.9/10(4610 votes)
#2 - Sacramentum Gladiatorum
S1:E21/29/2010
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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Director:Rick Jacobson
Writer:Steven S. DeKnight
8.0/10(4313 votes)
#3 - Legends
S1:E32/5/2010
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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Director:Grady Hall
Writer:Brent Fletcher
8.0/10(4098 votes)
#4 - Fugitivus
S2:E11/27/2012
Spartacus realizes that becoming the leader of a mass of freed slaves can be challenging and he struggles to keep the rebellious group intact when news of Claudius Glaber's arrival in Capua reaches him.
Director:Steven S. DeKnight
Writer:Steven S. DeKnight
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Director:Steven S. DeKnight
Writer:Steven S. DeKnight
8.0/10(3266 votes)
#5 - A Place in This World
S2:E22/3/2012
Spartacus and his men liberate a Roman villa, but its slaves are wary. Oenomaus throws himself into the brutal Pits, and Glaber supports Lucretia’s prophecies, despite Ilithyia’s protests.
Director:Jesse Warn
Writer:Brent Fletcher
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Director:Jesse Warn
Writer:Brent Fletcher
8.0/10(3106 votes)
#6 - Empty Hands
S2:E42/17/2012
Spartacus seeks the safety of the woods for his surviving men while Crixus finds himself revisiting past horrors. Meanwhile, Lucretia spies Ilithyia's affairs.
Director:Mark Beesley
Writer:Allison Miller
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Director:Mark Beesley
Writer:Allison Miller

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8.0/10(3039 votes)
#7 - Chosen Path
S2:E63/2/2012
Spartacus and his rebels train hard to keep their new sanctuary safe while Glaber's forces are made stronger with the enlistment of some new deadly recruits. Lucretia and Ilithyia become close again.
Director:Michael Hurst
Writer:Misha Green
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Director:Michael Hurst
Writer:Misha Green
8.2/10(3890 votes)
#8 - Great and Unfortunate Things
S1:E73/12/2010
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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Director:Jesse Warn
Writers:Steven S. DeKnight, Brent Fletcher
8.2/10(3880 votes)
#9 - Mark of the Brotherhood
S1:E83/19/2010
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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Director:Rowan Woods
Writers:Aaron Helbing, Todd Helbing
8.2/10(3221 votes)
#10 - The Greater Good
S2:E32/10/2012
Spartacus is forced to mediate when the gladiators are close to divide into groups after news of Naevia's fate reaches them. Lucretia exchanges a long-held secret for some information and an attack puts the rebels at risk.
Director:Brendan Maher
Writer:Unknown
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Director:Brendan Maher
Writer:Unknown
8.2/10(3053 votes)
#11 - Men of Honor
S3:E32/8/2013
Spartacus considers striking a deal with a band of marauders to ensure his people stay supplied and fed. Crassus's son Tiberius makes a bold and fateful decision.
Director:John Fawcett
Writer:Brent Fletcher
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Director:John Fawcett
Writer:Brent Fletcher
8.3/10(4283 votes)
#12 - The Thing in the Pit
S1:E42/12/2010
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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Director:Jesse Warn
Writers:Aaron Helbing, Todd Helbing
8.3/10(3073 votes)
#13 - Decimation
S3:E42/15/2013
The possible infiltration of a Roman spy causes tension to mount between Spartacus and his men. Crassus resurrects a long abandoned form of Roman punishment to teach his soldiers a brutal lesson.
Director:Michael Hurst
Writer:Seamus Kevin Fahey
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Director:Michael Hurst
Writer:Seamus Kevin Fahey
8.3/10(3027 votes)
#14 - Balance
S2:E83/16/2012
While Spartacus finds an opportunity to get revenge, Glaber is surrounded by intrigue.
Director:Chris Martin-Jones
Writer:Jed Whedon
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Director:Chris Martin-Jones
Writer:Jed Whedon
8.4/10(3223 votes)
#15 - Sacramentum
S2:E73/9/2012
Spartacus and his group of rebels attempt to free those who became slaves by falling in foreign wars while Lucretia manages to recruit one of her husband's former gladiators.
Director:Jesse Warn
Writer:Seamus Kevin Fahey
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Director:Jesse Warn
Writer:Seamus Kevin Fahey
8.4/10(3193 votes)
#16 - Wolves at the Gate
S3:E21/26/2013
Spartacus leads a daring assault to provide food and shelter for his people. Crassus builds a fearsome army and receives an unexpected visitor.
Director:Jesse Warn
Writers:Aaron Helbing, Todd Helbing
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Director:Jesse Warn
Writers:Aaron Helbing, Todd Helbing
8.4/10(3008 votes)
#17 - Mors Indecepta
S3:E73/22/2013
Their forces trapped on an impassable, snowbound ridge, Spartacus and Crixus clash over the method of escape. Crassus discovers it increasingly difficult to control the actions of those closest to him.
Director:Jesse Warn
Writers:David Kob, Mark Leitner
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Director:Jesse Warn
Writers:David Kob, Mark Leitner
8.5/10(4185 votes)
#18 - Delicate Things
S1:E62/26/2010
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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Director:Rick Jacobson
Writers:Tracy Bellomo, Andrew Chambliss
8.5/10(3906 votes)
#19 - Enemies of Rome
S3:E11/25/2013
Spartacus continues to build a formidable army and outwit Romes best commanders. The powers of the Empire are forced to turn to wealthy, ambitious Marcus Crassus to aid the campaign.
Director:Mark Beesley
Writer:Steven S. DeKnight
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Director:Mark Beesley
Writer:Steven S. DeKnight
8.6/10(3113 votes)
#20 - Spoils of War
S3:E63/15/2013
As Crassus leads an onslaught against the rebel-occupied city, Gannicus finds himself trapped behind enemy lines. Tiberius is tasked by Crassus to hold a celebration in honor of a man he despises.
Director:Mark Beesley
Writer:Jed Whedon
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Director:Mark Beesley
Writer:Jed Whedon
8.6/10(4004 votes)
#21 - Old Wounds
S1:E114/9/2010
Spartacus hovers on the brink. Meanwhile, Batiatus plots revenge against his enemies.
Director:Glenn Standring
Writer:Daniel Knauf
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Director:Glenn Standring
Writer:Daniel Knauf
8.7/10(4233 votes)
#22 - Whore
S1:E93/26/2010
Batiatus breaks the news that Spartacus is to service the richest woman in Rome.
Director:Michael Hurst
Writer:Daniel Knauf
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Director:Michael Hurst
Writer:Daniel Knauf
8.8/10(3297 votes)
#23 - Blood Brothers
S3:E52/22/2013
Spartacus puts a plan in motion to weaken Crassus's forces and gain the upper hand. Betrayal threatens to foil the plan.
Director:T.J. Scott
Writer:Allison Miller
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Director:T.J. Scott
Writer:Allison Miller
8.8/10(3435 votes)
#24 - Monsters
S2:E93/23/2012
Spartacus has to once again use his leadership skills to convince his band of rebels to unite against the Roman assault. Lucretia struggles to get rid of those men standing in the way of her fate.
Director:T.J. Scott
Writer:Brent Fletcher
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Director:T.J. Scott
Writer:Brent Fletcher
8.9/10(3671 votes)
#25 - Separate Paths
S3:E83/29/2013
Spartacus and the rebels arrive at a crossroads. With the relentless Crassus driving his men hard in the pursuit of Spartacus, the conflict between Tiberius and Caeser escalates.
Director:T.J. Scott
Writer:Brent Fletcher
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Director:T.J. Scott
Writer:Brent Fletcher