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The Best Episodes of The Young Pope

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

Best episode
S1E9 Eighth Episode
8.71,699 votes
Worst episode
S1E7 Sixth Episode
7.81,390 votes
Top season
Season 1
8.2avg
Binge time
9h 32m
10 episodes
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Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    The Young Pope Season 1 Episode 9 - Eighth Episode
    8.7/10(1699 votes)

    S1:E9

    Gutierrez is dejected by his failure to find evidence against Cardinal Kurtwell, but a new witness may be able to give him what he is looking for.

    Director:Paolo Sorrentino
    Writers:Umberto Contarello, Paolo Sorrentino

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  2. The Young Pope Season 1 Episode 10 - Ninth Episode
    8.7/10(1600 votes)

    S1:E10

    Pope Pius XIII prepares to reveal himself publicly for the first time in a pastoral visit to Venice, but not before settling some scores.

    Director:Paolo Sorrentino
    Writers:Umberto Contarello, Paolo Sorrentino

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  3. The Young Pope Season 1 Episode 8 - Seventh Episode
    8.6/10(1581 votes)

    S1:E8

    Reeling from a personal loss, Pope Pius XIII makes an impulsive decision to visit Africa, meeting a revered missionary who stirs mixed feelings inside him.

    Director:Paolo Sorrentino
    Writers:Tony Grisoni, Paolo Sorrentino

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  4. The Young Pope Season 1 Episode 5 - Fourth Episode
    8.5/10(1627 votes)

    S1:E5

    Lenny enjoys a night away from the Vatican with a childhood friend, whilst Voiello has a crisis of conscience when an opportunity presents itself.

    Director:Paolo Sorrentino
    Writer:Paolo Sorrentino

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  5. The Young Pope Season 1 Episode 2 - First Episode (2)
    8.1/10(1914 votes)

    S1:E2

    Lenny sets down the ground rules for his first speech at St. Peter's. Cardinal Spencer spurns an olive branch.

    Director:Paolo Sorrentino
    Writer:Paolo Sorrentino

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  6. The Young Pope Season 1 Episode 6 - Fifth Episode
    8.0/10(1444 votes)

    S1:E6

    Nine months into Lenny's papacy, he gives his first audience to the Italian prime minister. Dussolier carries out a controversial edict.

    Director:Paolo Sorrentino
    Writer:Paolo Sorrentino

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  7. The Young Pope Season 1 Episode 4 - Third Episode
    7.9/10(1605 votes)

    S1:E4

    Believing that the only way to end Lenny's papacy is to involve him in a scandal, Cardinal Secretary of State Voiello blackmails Ester to seduce the pontiff.

    Director:Paolo Sorrentino
    Writers:Stefano Rulli, Paolo Sorrentino

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  8. The Young Pope Season 1 Episode 3 - Second Episode
    7.9/10(1706 votes)

    S1:E3

    After his inaugural speech makes it clear that he will not be manipulated, Lenny makes enemies within the Vatican. However, he gains one ardent follower.

    Director:Paolo Sorrentino
    Writers:Stefano Rulli, Paolo Sorrentino

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  9. The Young Pope Season 1 Episode 1 - First Episode (1)
    7.9/10(2345 votes)

    S1:E1

    Newly elected Pope Pius XIII, a.k.a. Lenny Belardo, defies Vatican expectations as he begins his reign.

    Director:Paolo Sorrentino
    Writer:Paolo Sorrentino

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  10. The Young Pope Season 1 Episode 7 - Sixth Episode
    7.8/10(1390 votes)

    S1:E7

    Dussollier blames himself after a tragedy and returns to Honduras. With Lenny's supporters dwindling, he questions whether his papacy is coming to an end.

    Director:Paolo Sorrentino
    Writers:Tony Grisoni, Paolo Sorrentino

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Best Episodes Summary

"Eighth Episode" is the best rated episode of The Young Pope. It scored 8.7/10 from 1,699 votes. Directed by Paolo Sorrentino and written by Umberto Contarello, Paolo Sorrentino, it aired on November 18, 2016.

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