Spartacus Episode Rankings
An exhaustive, chronological ranking of all 39 episodes of the groundbreaking Starz historical action series, Spartacus. This comprehensive directory covers the entirety of the bloody saga, spanning the original Blood and Sand (Season 1), the prequel mini-series Gods of the Arena, the thrilling Vengeance (Season 2), and the epic conclusion in War of the Damned (Season 3). Charting the legendary Thracian's journey from enslaved gladiator to the brilliant leader of a massive rebellion that shook the foundation of the Roman Republic, this list captures every brutal arena battle and Machiavellian political betrayal.
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▲ Top 5
#1
Kill Them All (S1E13)
The gladiators rise up in a massive, furiously bloody rebellion, slaughtering their Roman masters and breaking free from the ludus.
+5
#2
Party Favors (S1E10)
Spartacus and Crixus are forced to face off in a brutal exhibition match during a lavish party celebrating Numerius's coming of age.
+4
#3
Victory (S3E10)
In the epic, heartbreaking series finale, Spartacus and his outnumbered rebels make one final, glorious stand against Crassus and the might of Rome.
+3
#4
Wrath of the Gods (S2E10)
Surrounded and starved on the mountain, Spartacus executes a brilliant, daring tactical maneuver to decimate Glaber's forces.
+2
#5
The Dead and the Dying (S3E9)
Spartacus captures prominent Romans and forces them to fight in a makeshift gladiatorial arena to honor their fallen brother, Crixus.
+1
▼ Bottom 5
#1
The Red Serpent (S1E1)
A Thracian warrior is captured by the Romans and condemned to die in the brutal gladiatorial arena in Capua.
-5
#2
Beneath the Mask (GotA E4)
A decadent, hedonistic party is thrown at the ludus to secure political alliances, leading to shocking sexual and violent encounters.
-4
#3
Empty Hands (S2E4)
Spartacus leads a desperate retreat through the woods with a wounded band of survivors, hunted relentlessly by Roman soldiers.
-3
#4
Sacramentum Gladiatorum (S1E2)
Enslaved and brought to the ludus of Batiatus, the newly named Spartacus begins his grueling training as a gladiator.
-2
#5
Legends (S1E3)
Spartacus attempts to prove himself worthy of fighting in the prime gladiatorial festival but struggles with his stubbornly independent nature.
-1
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Kill Them All (S1E13) — The gladiators rise up in a massive, furiously bloody rebellion, slaughtering their Roman masters and breaking free from the ludus.+5
Party Favors (S1E10) — Spartacus and Crixus are forced to face off in a brutal exhibition match during a lavish party celebrating Numerius's coming of age.+4
Victory (S3E10) — In the epic, heartbreaking series finale, Spartacus and his outnumbered rebels make one final, glorious stand against Crassus and the might of Rome.+3
Wrath of the Gods (S2E10) — Surrounded and starved on the mountain, Spartacus executes a brilliant, daring tactical maneuver to decimate Glaber's forces.+2
The Dead and the Dying (S3E9) — Spartacus captures prominent Romans and forces them to fight in a makeshift gladiatorial arena to honor their fallen brother, Crixus.+1
The Thing in the Pit (S1E4) — Cast down to the horrifying underworld pits, Spartacus fights for his survival in savage, unregulated death matches.—
Shadow Games (S1E5) — Spartacus and Crixus are violently forced to fight together in the arena against the legendary, undefeated giant, Theokoles.—
Delicate Things (S1E6) — Batiatus plots vengeance against his political enemies, while Spartacus eagerly anticipates a promised reunion with his enslaved wife, Sura.—
Great and Unfortunate Things (S1E7) — Spartacus struggles to accept his tragic loss and makes the agonizing decision to fully embrace his bloody destiny as the Champion of Capua.—
Mark of the Brotherhood (S1E8) — The seasoned gladiators welcome new recruits to the ludus, while Crixus begins a painful recovery from his devastating arena injuries.—
Whore (S1E9) — Ilithyia visits the ludus to select a personal gladiator, while Spartacus discovers a dark truth about Batiatus's machinations.—
Old Wounds (S1E11) — Batiatus seeks bloody retribution against those who wronged him, while Spartacus finally uncovers the horrifying truth about Sura's death.—
Revelations (S1E12) — Glaber arrives in Capua, and Spartacus carefully orchestrates a deadly plan to exact his ultimate revenge on the House of Batiatus.—
Past Transgressions (GotA E1) — A younger Batiatus takes control of his father's ludus and places his grand ambitions on the highly skilled gladiator Gannicus.—
Missio (GotA E2) — Batiatus schemes to win favor with a powerful nobleman by offering up his gladiators for a deadly, high-stakes combat.—
Paterfamilias (GotA E3) — The sudden return of Batiatus's father threatens to completely dismantle all of his hard-fought social climbing and scheming.—
Reckoning (GotA E5) — Tullius attempts to destroy Batiatus by demanding the formidable Gannicus, resulting in bloody retaliations in the streets of Capua.—
The Bitter End (GotA E6) — The opening of the new arena brings a massive spectacle of blood, where Batiatus exacts his revenge and Gannicus fights for freedom.—
Fugitivus (S2E1) — Spartacus leads his growing band of rebel slaves in guerrilla attacks, while Claudius Glaber is dispatched from Rome to crush the rebellion.—
A Place in This World (S2E2) — The rebels liberate a luxurious villa to secure supplies and free more slaves, while Oenomaus reflects on his past in the pits.—
The Greater Good (S2E3) — The rebels attempt to free Naevia from the brutal mines, forcing Spartacus and Crixus to make harrowing sacrifices.—
Libertus (S2E5) — Spartacus orchestrates a daring, explosive rescue mission during a gladiatorial execution event in the crumbling Capua arena.—
Chosen Path (S2E6) — Gannicus joins the rebel camp but clashes with Spartacus's vision, while Glaber consolidates his political power through murder.—
Sacramentum (S2E7) — Spartacus works to unite a massive influx of newly freed Germanic slaves with his disciplined rebels, culminating in a violent leadership test.—
Balance (S2E8) — The rebels capture Ilithyia, providing Spartacus with a prime hostage to negotiate with Glaber, but personal vendettas complicate the plan.—
Monsters (S2E9) — Tensions reach a boiling point among the rebels on Mount Vesuvius as Spartacus prepares his forces for an inevitable, massive Roman assault.—
Enemies of Rome (S3E1) — Spartacus's army has grown into an unstoppable force, prompting Rome to send the incredibly wealthy Marcus Crassus to stop them.—
Wolves at the Gate (S3E2) — The rebels orchestrate a stealthy, violent infiltration of the walled city of Sinuessa en Valle to secure a permanent winter stronghold.—
Men of Honor (S3E3) — Spartacus strikes a precarious deal with a band of Cilician pirates for food, while Crassus begins to rapidly mobilize his massive Roman legions.—
Decimation (S3E4) — Crassus enforces the brutal, ancient punishment of decimation upon his fleeing soldiers to instill absolute, terrified discipline in his ranks.—
Blood Brothers (S3E5) — Spartacus plans a daring raid to secure grain for his starving people, while hidden Roman spies sow deadly chaos within the rebel-held city.—
Spoils of War (S3E6) — Crassus launches a massive, devastating assault on Sinuessa en Valle, trapping the rebels inside and forcing a desperate, bloody retreat.—
Mors Indecepta (S3E7) — Trapped on a freezing, impassable mountain ridge by Crassus's wall, Spartacus creates a treacherous and brilliant escape plan through the trench.—
Separate Paths (S3E8) — A fundamental disagreement over tactics permanently splits the rebel army, with Crixus marching on Rome while Spartacus heads for the mountains.—
Legends (S1E3) — Spartacus attempts to prove himself worthy of fighting in the prime gladiatorial festival but struggles with his stubbornly independent nature.-1
Sacramentum Gladiatorum (S1E2) — Enslaved and brought to the ludus of Batiatus, the newly named Spartacus begins his grueling training as a gladiator.-2
Empty Hands (S2E4) — Spartacus leads a desperate retreat through the woods with a wounded band of survivors, hunted relentlessly by Roman soldiers.-3
Beneath the Mask (GotA E4) — A decadent, hedonistic party is thrown at the ludus to secure political alliances, leading to shocking sexual and violent encounters.-4
The Red Serpent (S1E1) — A Thracian warrior is captured by the Romans and condemned to die in the brutal gladiatorial arena in Capua.-5