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Blood and Sand

Season 1

Blood and Sand

Blood and Sand

Season 1

Blood and Sand

  • Air date:2010-01-22
  • User score:
    7.9
  • Number of episodes:13
Torn from his homeland and the woman he loves, Spartacus is condemned to the brutal world of the arena where blood and death are primetime entertainment. But not all battles are fought upon the sands. Treachery, corruption, and the allure of sensual pleasures will constantly test Spartacus. To survive, he must become more than a man. More than a gladiator. He must become a legend.

List of Episodes

The Red Serpent
S1E1
7.5

Air date: 2010-01-22

Runtime: 53 min

The Romans, in an effort to protect their homeland, seek the help of Thracian warrior Spartacus and his team of fighters. After a violent incident, Spartacus must enter the gladiator ring to face his punishment from the Romans.

Sacramentum Gladiatorum
S1E2
7.5

Air date: 2010-01-29

Runtime: 53 min

Enslaved in gladiatorial school, the newly christened Spartacus must try to suppress his desire for vengeance when his new master promises to reunite him with his wife.

Legends
S1E3
7.1

Air date: 2010-02-05

Runtime: 53 min

Though Spartacus proved himself during training and now wears the attire of a gladiator, his coarse attitude and relentless quest to see his wife isolates him from his fellow gladiators and Doctore.

The Thing in the Pit
S1E4
7.4

Air date: 2010-02-12

Runtime: 53 min

Having performed shamefully in the arena against Crixus, Spartacus is forced to fight in the Pits. Batiatus, determined to profit from Spartacus, may be at risk if his debts aren't repaid.

Shadow Games
S1E5
8.1

Air date: 2010-02-19

Runtime: 53 min

Batiatus is presented with a gladiatorial opportunity of a lifetime. Spartacus and Crixus must overcome their mutual hostility to fight as a team against a legendary and unbeaten opponent.

Delicate Things
S1E6
8.0

Air date: 2010-02-26

Runtime: 53 min

Lies, distrust and duplicity plague the house of Batiatus and impact the hopes of both Barca and Spartacus, who have benefited from good fortune and envision a future away from the grounds. Barca expects to buy his and his male lover's way out, while Spartacus anticipates his promised reunion with his enslaved wife, part of his reward for a monumental victory in the arena. But just in case things go wrong, Spartacus dreams and schemes an escape plan.

Great and Unfortunate Things
S1E7
7.5

Air date: 2010-03-12

Runtime: 53 min

Overcome by the pressure of Batiatus's control, Spartacus must make a choice: leave his past behind and assume the mantle of a champion gladiator, or die.

Mark of the Brotherhood
S1E8
7.6

Air date: 2010-03-19

Runtime: 53 min

Batiatus purchases a fresh batch of slaves during an auction to be trained as gladiators and ponders the idea of selling Crixus.

Whore
S1E9
8.0

Air date: 2010-03-26

Runtime: 53 min

Batiatus breaks the news that Spartacus is to service the richest woman in Rome.

Party Favors
S1E10
8.1

Air date: 2010-04-02

Runtime: 53 min

Numerius is honored with an exhibition match for his birthday celebration at the ludus. Ilithyia gives Numerius a surprising gift, but asks for something in return.

Old Wounds
S1E11
8.0

Air date: 2010-04-09

Runtime: 53 min

Spartacus hovers on the brink. Meanwhile, Batiatus plots revenge against his enemies

Revelations
S1E12
8.0

Air date: 2010-04-16

Runtime: 53 min

Lucretia and Batiatus await the arrival of Glaber with the intentions to receive his patronage, while Spartacus focuses his attention on his plan for revenge.

Kill Them All
S1E13
9.0

Air date: 2010-04-23

Runtime: 53 min

In the season finale, Spartacus enlists the help of an accomplice in order to get his revenge.

Top Cast

Andy Whitfield

Andy Whitfield

Spartacus

John Hannah

John Hannah

Batiatus

Manu Bennett

Manu Bennett

Crixus

Viva Bianca

Viva Bianca

Ilithyia

Lucy Lawless

Lucy Lawless

Lucretia

Erin Cummings

Erin Cummings

Sura

Peter Mensah

Peter Mensah

Oenomaus / "Doctore"

Craig Parker

Craig Parker

Gaius Claudius Glaber

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