Episode guide
Rome: Season 1
12 episodes · first aired Aug 28, 2005
Season one begins in 52 B.C. as Gaius Julius Caesar completes his quest of Gaul after eight years of war and prepares to return with his army to Rome. But while Caesar's self-interested niece Atia and long-lost paramour Servilia anxiously await his return, the ruling patricians despair that Caesar's homecoming will disrupt the status quo. As Caesar's legions move closer to Rome, allegiances are put to the test for both soldiers and civilians — and the escalating tensions climax with a full-scale conflict destined to change history.
- 1 The Stolen Eagle Aug 28, 2005 · 50m · TMDB 7.5 Eager to return to Rome after eight long years of war, Gaius Julius Caesar ends his campaign with a resounding triumph in Gaul, and news of a shattering personal loss at home. In Rome…
- 2 How Titus Pullo Brought Down the Republic Sep 4, 2005 · 48m · TMDB 7.7 Anointed People's Tribune by Caesar, Mark Antony returns to Rome with Octavian's liberators, Vorenus and Pullo. After being feted by a grateful Atia, Vorenus heads home to his family, for…
- 3 An Owl in a Thornbush Sep 11, 2005 · 42m · TMDB 7.6 With Caesar quickly advancing toward Rome, Pompey begins ordering a retreat and forces his citizens to pick sides. Timon is forced to do Atia's dirty work and Vorenus cannot understand why…
- 4 Stealing From Saturn Sep 18, 2005 · 52m · TMDB 7.3 As Pompey "maneuvers" outside the city, Caesar seeks to consolidate his hold on Rome. Atia throws a party to welcome Caesar home, while Vorenus throws one of his own to usher in his new…
- 5 The Ram Has Touched the Wall Sep 25, 2005 · 52m · TMDB 8.1 Caesar weighs Pompey's counteroffer against Antony's recommendation to chase down Pompey's vulnerable army. Vorenus is forced to reconsider his career choices after a series of business…
- 6 Egeria Oct 2, 2005 · 56m · TMDB 7.6 When Caeser finds himself outnumbered by Pompey's legions, he asks Antony to join the fight. Marc Antony is having fun in his new political life while he ponders a counter-offer from…
- 7 Pharsalus Oct 9, 2005 · 56m · TMDB 7.6 Pompey attacks an outnumbered Caesar. Vorenus and Pullo are stranded at sea. Atia continues to seek out Servilla's friendship in order to ensure her protection, while Octavia and…
- 8 Caesarion Oct 16, 2005 · 53m · TMDB 7.9 Having pursued Pompey into Egypt, Caesar arrives in Alexandria and meets the boy king Ptolemy XIII, who offers the general a surprise gift. Vorenus and Pullo play liberators again, freeing…
- 9 Utica Oct 30, 2005 · 54m · TMDB 7.7 With Scipio and Cato defeated, Caesar returns home to a hero's welcome. Vorenus and Pullo's showdown with local thug Erastes gets an unexpected reprieve from Caesar. Servilia's plan to use…
- 10 Triumph Nov 6, 2005 · 53m · TMDB 8.1 Unanimously proclaimed Dictator by the Senate, Caesar pronounces the war over, and prepares for five days of feasting and games honoring his "triumph." No longer an enlisted soldier, Pullo…
- 11 The Spoils Nov 13, 2005 · 49m · TMDB 8.6 Vorenus sees to it that veteran soldiers receives severance on behalf of Caesar, and is then invited along with Niobe to one of Atia's parties.
- 12 Kalends of February Nov 20, 2005 · 48m · TMDB 8.6 Pullo and Vorenus are now heroes in the eyes of the Roman rank and file because of their arena feats. This causes Caesar to bestow rewards to those he might normally punish.