The Borgias (2011–2013)

1. S01E01The Poisoned ChaliceApril 3, 2011 8.1Extremely ruthless and ambitious cardinal Rodrigo Borgia uses bribery to take advantage of the death of the current Pope and rise to the Pap
2. S01E02The AssassinApril 3, 2011 8.1Micheletto, Orsini's assassin is recruited by Cesare to defect into the service of Della Rovere who is trying to prove Rodrigo has taken on
3. S01E03The MoorApril 10, 2011 7.8Rodrigo seeks funds through a profitable marriage for Lucrezia and charges a fee for safe haven; the Borgias host a Turkish prince.
4. S01E04Lucrezia's WeddingApril 17, 2011 7.2Lucrezia's wedding is a disaster; the Borgia children's mother arrives; Della Rovere seeks the aid of the Medici family.
5. S01E05The Borgias in LoveApril 24, 2011 7.9Lucrezia has an affair with a stable boy; Cesare strikes a bargain with Machiavelli and takes action to rid Ursula of her husband.
6. S01E06The French KingMay 1, 2011 7.7Della Rovere strikes a bargain with King Charles of France; Rodrigo attempts to thwart an invasion.
7. S01E07Season's bestDeath on a Pale HorseMay 8, 2011 8.3The invasion of France proceeds; Giovanni Sforza is poised to join the battle; Leonardo Da Vinci shares drawings and blueprints.
8. S01E08The Art of WarMay 15, 2011 8.1The invaders capture a pregnant Lucrezia who charms King Charles; Pope Alexander VI awaits his fate.
9. S01E09Nessuno (Nobody)May 22, 2011 8.0Alexander meets King Charles with humility; Charles abandons Della Rovere; Lucrezia gives birth in a convent.

Season 1 ranked & reviewed

1. S02E01The Borgia BullApril 8, 2012 7.7Pope Alexander VI takes a new lover; a cache of ancient artifacts is discovered; Cesare and Juan's rivalry spills into the streets; Lucrezia
2. S02E02PaoloApril 15, 2012 7.3The father of Lucrezia's child travels to meet her in Rome; the Pope's lovers take him on a tour of Rome's indigent.
3. S02E03The Beautiful DeceptionApril 22, 2012 7.9Alexander VI refuses to allow a Catholic burial for Paolo; Lucrezia embarks on a hunger strike; the French army heads to Rome; Della Rovere
4. S02E04Stray DogsApril 29, 2012 7.5Cesare recruits mercenaries to exact revenge on French troops; the pope forges strategic alliances; Lucrezia joins Giulia, who strives to ai
5. S02E05Season's bestThe ChoiceMay 6, 2012 8.8The Pope demands allegiance from Catherina Sforza; Alexander hears Savonarola while in disguise in Florence; Della Rovere attempts recruitme
6. S02E06Day of AshesMay 13, 2012 7.3Alexander begins a Lenten fast after fearing a sign from God; Cesare tries to prove his worth; the Pope pressures Lucrezia into another marr
7. S02E07The Siege at ForliMay 20, 2012 7.4Juan returns from Spain; Alexander plans to lay siege to Sforza's castle; Lucrezia scuttles a marriage scheme.
8. S02E08Truth and LiesJune 3, 2012 8.0Juan tries to spin his combat injury as proof of his valor; Lucrezia takes a lover; Della Rovere recruits a young friar.
9. S02E09World of WondersJune 10, 2012 8.1Alexander prepares to end his fast with a celebration; Della Rovere's assassin becomes the Pope's taster; Lucrezia's lover proposes; Cesare
10. S02E10The ConfessionJune 17, 2012 8.1Cesare has a startling revelation; Lucrezia falls for a new suitor; Cesare cannot extract a confession; the assassin strikes.

Season 2 ranked & reviewed

1. S03E01The Face of DeathApril 14, 2013 8.2Pope Alexander fights for his life; the cardinals fight for control of the papacy; Cesare and Micheletto track the assassin; Della Rovere pr
2. S03E02The PurgeApril 21, 2013 8.6Pope Alexander seeks revenge against the cardinals; Rufio is ordered to rally support from the mercenary warlords; Lucrezia becomes annoyed
3. S03E03Season's bestSiblingsApril 28, 2013 8.8The purged Cardinals are stripped of their titles and wealth; King Ferdinand refuses to accept Giovanni; Cesare considers an alliance with t
4. S03E04The Banquet of ChestnutsMay 5, 2013 7.8Cardinal Farnese discovers Versucci's theft; Alexander calls for a Crusade; Giulia arranges an orgy for the new Cardinals; King Ferdinand le
5. S03E05The Wolf and the LambMay 12, 2013 8.3Cesare's diplomatic mission is a success; Bianca takes her own life; Alexander and Sforza conspire to repay Gonzaga; Lucrezia travels to Nap
6. S03E06RelicsMay 19, 2013 7.3Cesare lands in northern Italy; Catherina sends a plague-infested cloth to Alexander; Alexander taxes a newly arrived Jewish communtiy; Matt
7. S03E07Lucrezia's GambitMay 26, 2013 7.1Cesare burns Constanzo's palace to contain the plague; Lucrezia seeks a Neapolitan power base for herself; one of the candidates for Ferdina
8. S03E08Tears of BloodJune 2, 2013 8.0Pilgrims travel to Rome for the Jubilee year celebrations; Catherina wants to hinder the festival; Mattai's contacts destroy a Turkish fleet
9. S03E09The Gunpowder PlotJune 9, 2013 7.8Micheletto kills his lover and disappears; Cesare races to rescue Lucrezia; Alfonso begins to drink heavily; Alexander and Mattai scheme to
10. S03E10The PrinceJune 16, 2013 8.3Alexander and Cesare have reconciled; the Borgias are ready to move against their enemies; Catherina is determined to resist a siege; Cesare

Season 3 ranked & reviewed