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Rome: Season 1

12 episodes Premiered Aug 28, 2005 Updated Jul 24, 2026

The first season of the television series Rome, which premiered in 2005, presents an account of the lives of both illustrious and ordinary Romans. The narrative begins in 52 B.C. as Gaius Julius Caesar concludes an eight-year war in Gaul. As Caesar prepares to return to Rome with his army, the city’s ruling patricians fear that his arrival will disrupt the existing status quo. Meanwhile, individuals such as Caesar’s

Season overview

The first season of the television series Rome, which premiered in 2005, presents an account of the lives of both illustrious and ordinary Romans. The narrative begins in 52 B.C. as Gaius Julius Caesar concludes an eight-year war in Gaul. As Caesar prepares to return to Rome with his army, the city’s ruling patricians fear that his arrival will disrupt the existing status quo. Meanwhile, individuals such as Caesar’s niece, Atia, and his paramour, Servilia, await his homecoming. As the legions advance toward the city, the allegiances of both soldiers and civilians are tested. These mounting tensions ultimately lead to a full-scale conflict that changes the course of history. The series is set in Rome, a city located in the central-western portion of the Italian Peninsula within the Lazio region along the shores of the Tiber Valley. The program is classified as an action, adventure, and drama series.

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Episodes

S1·E1

The Stolen Eagle

Aug 28, 2005 · 50 min

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 R

S1·E2

How Titus Pullo Brought Down the Republic

Sep 4, 2005 · 48 min

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 fami

S1·E3

An Owl in a Thornbush

Sep 11, 2005 · 42 min

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 unders

S1·E4

Stealing From Saturn

Sep 18, 2005 · 52 min

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 hi

S1·E5

The Ram Has Touched the Wall

Sep 25, 2005 · 52 min

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 bus

S1·E6

Egeria

Oct 2, 2005 · 56 min

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 fr

S1·E7

Pharsalus

Oct 9, 2005 · 56 min

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 S

S1·E8

Caesarion

Oct 16, 2005 · 53 min

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,

S1·E9

Utica

Oct 30, 2005 · 54 min

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 pla

S1·E10

Triumph

Nov 6, 2005 · 53 min

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 soldie

S1·E11

The Spoils

Nov 13, 2005 · 49 min

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.

S1·E12

Kalends of February

Nov 20, 2005 · 48 min

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.