The essential episodes of The Chosen
Watch these 15 in order and you've got The Chosen — each pick states its reason.
- 01
Two brothers struggle with their tax debts to Rome while a woman in the Red Quarter wrestles with her demons.
- 02
Nicodemus interrogates John the Baptizer while Jesus and his students make their way to a wedding celebration in Cana. When the wine runs low, Mary asks her son to intervene on behalf of the bridegroom's family.
- 03
Matthew struggles to reconcile the miracles he has witnessed with reality. Nicodemus meets with Jesus by night.
- 04
Jesus and His students complete their preparations and leave Capernaum for Samaria. Jesus meets with a suffering woman at Jacob's Well and announces that He is the Messiah.
- 05
Tension builds among the disciples as they wrestle with the increasing fame of Jesus in Samaria. Jesus rebukes Big James and John for their prejudice and, after a near-violent encounter, gives them a new nickname.
- 06
Thousands arrive to first argue with, then listen to Jesus as he preaches. Shmuel and Atticus hear what’s happening and journey towards the Decapolis to catch Jesus in the act of a possible revolt. Meanwhile, as the preaching extends to the next day, the disciples realize they have a significant problem: the thousands are hungry, and there’s no food.
- 07
Jesus brings Lazarus back to life—and sets off the chain of events that will lead to His own death.
- 08
Jesus rides into the holy city as king, but finds that the rulers have turned His Father’s house from a place of prayer to a corrupt market.
- 09
Why kill Jesus when Rome can do it for you? As the Jewish High Priest schemes to bring Him down, Jesus strikes first: turning the tables.
- 10
Jesus preaches one last time to the massive Passover crowd, and the religious leaders try to trap him in his words.
- 11
Afraid of public outcry—and further embarrassment—Caiaphas resolves to arrest Jesus quietly at night. Only one problem: no one knows how to find Him.
- 12
The decision to arrest Jesus leads to a fiery debate. Roman soldiers track down a troublemaking crowd. Shmuel finds help from an unexpected source.
- 13
As Jesus’ followers gather for the Passover meal, His enemies assemble for a man hunt. Judas holds a secret meeting.
- 14
Jesus arrives at the Last Supper. The disciples fear for their safety as Jesus’ enemies close ranks around them.
- 15
Pilate summons Atticus to read him the riot act. The Sanhedrin boils over. The Last Supper ends.
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