Season 1
Episode Guide
The Poisoned Chalice
S1
E1
Apr 4, 2011
Season 1 premiere. Rodrigo bribes and intimidates his way into the Papacy.
The Assassin
S1
E2
Apr 4, 2011
Season 1. The new Pope quickly elevates his children to powerful positions.
The Moor
S1
E3
Apr 11, 2011
Season 1. The Pope hosts a Turkish prince and negotiates Lucrezia's hand.
Lucrezia's Wedding
S1
E4
Apr 18, 2011
Season 1. The Borgias tawdry behavior sullies Lucrezia's lavish nuptials.
The Borgias In Love
S1
E5
Apr 25, 2011
Season 1. Lucrezia has a torrid affair while Cesare makes diabolical plans.
The French King
S1
E6
May 2, 2011
Season 1. The Pope proposes a marital alliance to thwart France's invasion.
Death, On A Pale Horse
S1
E7
May 9, 2011
Season 1. Victory looms for France as Italian nobles flee to their banner.
The Art of War
S1
E8
May 16, 2011
Season 1. The Pope awaits his fate as the French enter the city unopposed.