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Spartacus: Season 3

10 episodes Premiered Jan 25, 2013 Updated Sep 20, 2026

Spartacus Season 3 continues the overarching saga across 10 episodes. The television series was inspired by the historical figure Spartacus, a Thracian gladiator who from 73 to 71 BC led a major slave uprising against the Roman Republic departing from Capua. The dramatic series was created by Steven S. DeKnight and features cast members including Andy Whitfield, Lucy Lawless, Manu Bennett, and Daniel Feuerriegel. Spa

Previously on Spartacus

Season 3 Lore Primer

Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.

  • Spartacus is a Thracian gladiator inspired by the historical figure who led a major slave uprising against the Roman Republic from 73 to 71 BC departing from Capua.
  • Spartacus was originally torn from his homeland and the woman he loves before being condemned to the brutal world of the arena where blood and death are pri.
  • The overarching saga is created by Steven S. DeKnight and features cast members including Andy Whitfield, Lucy Lawless, Manu Bennett, and Daniel Feuerriegel.
  • The television series is associated with the network Starz and continues its narrative across multiple seasons and episodes.

Season overview

Spartacus Season 3 continues the overarching saga across 10 episodes. The television series was inspired by the historical figure Spartacus, a Thracian gladiator who from 73 to 71 BC led a major slave uprising against the Roman Republic departing from Capua. The dramatic series was created by Steven S. DeKnight and features cast members including Andy Whitfield, Lucy Lawless, Manu Bennett, and Daniel Feuerriegel. Spartacus is an individual who was torn from his homeland and the woman he loves, and was condemned to the brutal world of the arena where blood and death are primary. The series is distributed by Starz and is associated with creators and actors documented across its broadcast run.

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Season 3 Episodes

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S3·E1 Mytharc

Enemies of Rome

Jan 25, 2013

Spartacus continues to build a formidable army and outwit Romes best commanders. The powers of the Empire are forced to turn to wealthy, ambitious Marcus Crassus to aid the campaig

S3·E2 Core

Wolves at the Gate

Jan 26, 2013

Spartacus leads a daring assault to provide food and shelter for his people. Crassus builds a fearsome army and receives an unexpected visitor.

S3·E3 Core

Men of Honor

Feb 8, 2013

Spartacus considers striking a deal with a band of marauders to ensure his people stay supplied and fed. Crassus's son Tiberius makes a bold and fateful decision.

S3·E4 Core

Decimation

Feb 15, 2013

The possible infiltration of a Roman spy causes tension to mount between Spartacus and his men. Crassus resurrects a long abandoned form of Roman punishment to teach his soldiers a

S3·E5 Mytharc

Blood Brothers

Feb 22, 2013

Spartacus puts a plan in motion to weaken Crassus's forces and gain the upper hand. Betrayal threatens to foil the plan.

S3·E6 Core

Spoils of War

Mar 15, 2013

As Crassus leads an onslaught against the rebel-occupied city, Gannicus finds himself trapped behind enemy lines. Tiberius is tasked by Crassus to hold a celebration in honor of a

S3·E7 Core

Mors Indecepta

Mar 22, 2013

Their forces trapped on an impassable, snowbound ridge, Spartacus and Crixus clash over the method of escape. Crassus discovers it increasingly difficult to control the actions of

S3·E8 Core

Separate Paths

Mar 29, 2013

Spartacus and the rebels arrive at a crossroads. With the relentless Crassus driving his men hard in the pursuit of Spartacus, the conflict between Tiberius and Caeser escalates.

S3·E9 Mytharc

The Dead and the Dying

Apr 5, 2013

Crassus learns that a fellow prominent Roman is attempting to steal the glory of defeating Spartacus. Spartacus aims to secure a bargaining chip he can use against the Romans.

S3·E10 Mytharc

Victory

Apr 12, 2013

Spartacus and his outnumbered rebels make one last attempt to win freedom in an epic final battle against the Romans.