1. The Poisoned Chalice
Air date: 2011-04-03 · 60 min
Extremely ruthless and ambitious cardinal Rodrigo Borgia uses bribery to take advantage of the death of the current Pope and rise to the Papacy.
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Season 1.
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2. The Assassin
Air date: 2011-04-03 · 60 min
Micheletto, Orsini's assassin is recruited by Cesare to defect into the service of Della Rovere who is trying to prove Rodrigo has taken on a mistress.
Open episode 2 ↗3. The Moor
Air date: 2011-04-10 · 60 min
Rodrigo seeks funds through a profitable marriage for Lucrezia and charges a fee for safe haven; the Borgias host a Turkish prince.
Open episode 3 ↗4. Lucrezia's Wedding
Air date: 2011-04-17 · 60 min
Lucrezia's wedding is a disaster; the Borgia children's mother arrives; Della Rovere seeks the aid of the Medici family.
Open episode 4 ↗5. The Borgias in Love
Air date: 2011-04-24 · 60 min
Lucrezia has an affair with a stable boy; Cesare strikes a bargain with Machiavelli and takes action to rid Ursula of her husband.
Open episode 5 ↗6. The French King
Air date: 2011-05-01 · 60 min
Della Rovere strikes a bargain with King Charles of France; Rodrigo attempts to thwart an invasion.
Open episode 6 ↗7. Death on a Pale Horse
Air date: 2011-05-08 · 60 min
The invasion of France proceeds; Giovanni Sforza is poised to join the battle; Leonardo Da Vinci shares drawings and blueprints.
Open episode 7 ↗8. The Art of War
Air date: 2011-05-15 · 60 min
The invaders capture a pregnant Lucrezia who charms King Charles; Pope Alexander VI awaits his fate.
Open episode 8 ↗9. Nessuno (Nobody)
Air date: 2011-05-22 · 60 min
Alexander meets King Charles with humility; Charles abandons Della Rovere; Lucrezia gives birth in a convent.
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