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The Best Episodes of The Decameron

Every episode of The Decameron ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of The Decameron!

Binge this in 7h 25m•Peaking at 6.8/10

As the bubonic plague spreads through Italy, a group of nobles and servants retreats to a villa, where their lavish getaway quickly spirals into chaos.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    The Decameron Season 1 Episode 4 - The Mood Is Soiled
    6.8/10(334 votes)

    S1:E4

    A new guest threatens Pampinea’s position. Neifile learns the truth about her husband. Filomena tries to reclaim her identity.

    Director:Andrew DeYoung
    Writer:Anthony Natoli

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  2. The Decameron Season 1 Episode 1 - The Beautiful, Not-Infected Countryside
    6.7/10(500 votes)

    S1:E1

    As pestilence spreads through Florence, a group of self-centered nobles with secrets and hidden agendas flees to the countryside.

    Director:Michael Uppendahl
    Writer:Kathleen Jordan

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  3. The Decameron Season 1 Episode 3 - By Homer, It's a Winner's Wreath!
    6.7/10(347 votes)

    S1:E3

    Pampinea settles in as the lady of the house, Neifile and Panfilo receive unfortunate news and romance blossoms within the group.

    Director:Andrew DeYoung
    Writer:James Rogers III

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  4. The Decameron Season 1 Episode 5 - Switcheroo
    6.7/10(312 votes)

    S1:E5

    The nobles and servants devise a plan to take back the villa from Ruggiero. While in exile, Licisca and Filomena try to reconcile their differences.

    Director:Anya Adams
    Writer:Megan King Kelly

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  5. The Decameron Season 1 Episode 6 - A Stony Brook Away
    6.7/10(296 votes)

    S1:E6

    Neifile and Panfilo open up to each other. Tindaro bonds with Stratilia’s son. Licisca and Filomena encounter a group of mercenaries.

    Director:Anya Adams
    Writer:Marie Hanhnhon Nguyen

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  6. The Decameron Season 1 Episode 7 - This Is Awful, And You'll Never Recover
    6.7/10(285 votes)

    S1:E7

    Sirisco tries to rid the villa of Pampinea. Licisca comes to terms with her parentage. A new heir lays claim to the villa.

    Director:Michael Uppendahl
    Writer:Zoë Jarman

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  7. The Decameron Season 1 Episode 2 - Holiday State of Mind
    6.6/10(377 votes)

    S1:E2

    Filomena’s arrival threatens Licisca’s plan. Pampinea grows desperate to find Leonardo while Neifile awaits divine intervention.

    Director:Michael Uppendahl
    Writer:Kathleen Jordan

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  8. The Decameron Season 1 Episode 8 - We’ve Had a Good Cry
    6.6/10(306 votes)

    S1:E8

    The nobles and servants try to ensure their survival by making a deal with the mercenaries who are close to breaching the villa gates.

    Director:Michael Uppendahl
    Writers:Steve Unckles, Kathleen Jordan

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Best Episodes Summary

"The Mood Is Soiled" is the best rated episode of "The Decameron". It scored 6.8/10 based on 334 votes. Directed by Andrew DeYoung and written by Anthony Natoli, it aired on 7/25/2024. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Beautiful, Not-Infected Countryside".