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The Best Episodes of The New Pope

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

Best episode
S1E9 Ninth Episode
8.61,036 votes
Worst episode
S1E3 Third Episode
7.4943 votes
Top season
Season 1
7.9avg
Binge time
8h 28m
9 episodes
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Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    The New Pope Season 1 Episode 9 - Ninth Episode
    8.6/10(1036 votes)

    S1:E9

    Pius XIII and John Paul III are forced to confront one another, as terrorists take a priest and six students hostage in Ventotene.

    Director:Paolo Sorrentino
    Writers:Paolo Sorrentino, Umberto Contarello, Stefano Bises

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  2. The New Pope Season 1 Episode 7 - Seventh Episode
    8.5/10(1022 votes)

    S1:E7

    Lenny wakes up and seeks to help a wounded family, while a new threat to the Church draws closer.

    Director:Paolo Sorrentino
    Writers:Paolo Sorrentino, Umberto Contarello, Stefano Bises

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  3. The New Pope Season 1 Episode 8 - Eighth Episode
    8.5/10(911 votes)

    S1:E8

    Having uncovered John Paul III's secrets, Voiello begins his plan to regain power. Meanwhile, Lenny Belardo secretly returns to the Vatican.

    Director:Paolo Sorrentino
    Writers:Paolo Sorrentino, Umberto Contarello, Stefano Bises

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  4. The New Pope Season 1 Episode 1 - First Episode
    8.1/10(1237 votes)

    S1:E1

    With Pope Pius XIII in a coma, Cardinal Voiello makes an unpredictable move during the deadlocked papal conclave.

    Director:Paolo Sorrentino
    Writers:Paolo Sorrentino, Umberto Contarello, Stefano Bises

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  5. The New Pope Season 1 Episode 2 - Second Episode
    7.7/10(1115 votes)

    S1:E2

    Voiello, Guiterrez, Assente, Aguirre and Sofia make a trip to the UK to appeal to the alluring but fragile Sir John Brannox.

    Director:Paolo Sorrentino
    Writers:Paolo Sorrentino, Umberto Contarello, Stefano Bises

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  6. The New Pope Season 1 Episode 5 - Fifth Episode
    7.6/10(897 votes)

    S1:E5

    John Paul III meets Sharon Stone, who gives him new ideas. Meanwhile, the connection between the Pope and Sofia deepens.

    Director:Paolo Sorrentino
    Writers:Paolo Sorrentino, Umberto Contarello, Stefano Bises

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  7. The New Pope Season 1 Episode 4 - Fourth Episode
    7.6/10(925 votes)

    S1:E4

    John Paul III travels to Venice to visit Pius XIII. Meanwhile, a tragedy in Lourdes calls for the presence of the new Pope.

    Director:Paolo Sorrentino
    Writers:Paolo Sorrentino, Umberto Contarello, Stefano Bises

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  8. The New Pope Season 1 Episode 6 - Sixth Episode
    7.5/10(900 votes)

    S1:E6

    Priest Leopold Essence tips off Sofia Dubois to her husband's dark secrets which leads her to a shocking discovery. Meanwhile, Pope John Paul III speaks with Cardinal Spalletta about a financial scandal that could crush the Vatican.

    Director:Paolo Sorrentino
    Writers:Paolo Sorrentino, Umberto Contarello, Stefano Bises

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  9. The New Pope Season 1 Episode 3 - Third Episode
    7.4/10(943 votes)

    S1:E3

    As Sir John leaves for the Vatican, everything appears to be going to plan. But the secretary of state could never have predicted Cardinal Spalletta's next move.

    Director:Paolo Sorrentino
    Writers:Paolo Sorrentino, Umberto Contarello, Stefano Bises

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Best Episodes Summary

"Ninth Episode" is the best rated episode of The New Pope. It scored 8.6/10 from 1,036 votes. Directed by Paolo Sorrentino and written by Paolo Sorrentino, Umberto Contarello, Stefano Bises, it aired on February 7, 2020. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Seventh Episode".

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