Season 1
Episode: 1x01 | Airdate: Oct 10, 2011
After a heated argument with della Rovere, Rodrigo convinces Pope Innocent to name King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella of Spain, "Most Catholic Majesty". The Medici give a bankrupted Pope Innocent a loan to pay off his son's gambling debts, in return for Giovanni de Medici's seat as a Cardinal. Rodrigo reveals his intention to restore the Saint Peter's Basilica, if he becomes Pope.
Episode: 1x02 | Airdate: Oct 10, 2011
Alessandro and Cesare visit a Striga to predict Cesare's future. She foresees five deaths over the course of the summer that will change Cesare's life. The Borgia, Orsini, Medici and Cibo dine together to celebrate their new alliance: Giovanni de Medici is now a Cardinal, Juan is Duke of Gandia and Maddalena de Medici is married to the Pope's son, Franceschetto Cibo.
Episode: 1x03 | Airdate: Oct 17, 2011
Bells toll as the rioting has ended temporarily. Cesare returns to Pisa, where he meets in secret with a pregnant Fiametta, fearful of Rodrigo discovering his unborn son.
Episode: 1x04 | Airdate: Oct 17, 2011
The Conclave continues, as no single Cardinal has received enough votes to be elected Pope. Rodrigo visits della Porta, hoping to gain his votes, and outlines the consequences of what will happen depending on who is elected Pope -- war with Naples or Milan, Rome slaughtered. Rodrigo emphasizes his neutrality on these issues, making him best suited to be elected.
Episode: 1x05 | Airdate: Oct 24, 2011
Cesare and Alessandro arrive in Spoleto, where Rodrigo has told them to remain, indefinitely. They meet Cesare's new secretary, Agapito Geraldini. Rodrigo is crowned Pope, announcing plans to rebuild St. Peter's, funded by an annual tithe from each Cardinal. At a celebration at the Apostolic Palace, reserved for men, Giulia enters, much to Burchard's dismay.
Episode: 1x06 | Airdate: Oct 24, 2011
Spanish Ambassador De Haro announces the discovery of a New World by the legendary explorer, Cristofero Colombo. If Rodrigo grants Spain's claim legitimate, King Ferdinand will offer Princess Maria Enriques de Luna's hand in marriage to Juan. Rodrigo uses a compass, to divide the New World between Spain and Portugal, clearly favoring Spain, while appearing neutral.
Episode: 1x07 | Airdate: Oct 31, 2011
At the Consistory, Carafa announces King Ferrante of Naples is dead. The Cardinals debate the rightful ruler of Naples: Ferrante's son, Prince Alfonso d'Aragona or King Charles of France. Cardinal della Rovere argues in favor of Charles, despite Rodrigo's new ties to Alfonso. The Consistory concludes, as Della Rovere leaves to inform King Charles of Rodrigo's plans to study both claims.
Episode: 1x08 | Airdate: Oct 31, 2011
Milan, della Rovere, the Colonna and the Orsini have all allied with France. Venice, Spain, and the Holy Roman Empire remain uncommitted.
Episode: 1x09 | Airdate: Nov 7, 2011
As Giulia gives birth, Rodrigo and the remaining Cardinals discuss the state of war. Della Rovere is poised to take over as pope. Switching strategies, Rodrigo gives Charles permission to pass through Rome.
Episode: 1x10 | Airdate: Nov 7, 2011
At the French encampment, Djem learns of his son's murder by his brother, Bajazet. Distraught, he falls ill. Cesare uses the opportunity to escape and informs Lucrezia that d'Este is in a hospital in Rome. Lucrezia goes to visit him, where she learns that he is suffering from the "French Disease." Heartbroken that he has been with other women, she asks Rodrigo for permission to join the convent.
Episode: 1x11 | Airdate: Nov 14, 2011
Having learned that his wife died in childbirth, an angry Juan confronts Lucrezia about her role in Maria Enriques' escape. Lucrezia is devastated, firm in her resolve to remain a nun she visits Lucia to ask how she may be "blessed" with stigmata. Cardinal Carafa reveals the people of Naples have chosen Federigo d'Aragona to be their king.
Episode: 1x12 | Airdate: Nov 14, 2011
Rodrigo addresses the Cardinals. Upon receiving a letter of condolence from della Rovere, Rodrigo invites him back to Rome and dismisses Giulia. After Cesare informs him that Juan killed their halfbrother Pedro Luis, Rodrigo sends him back to Valencia. Rodrigo denies Lucrezia's request to marry Pedro Caldes. He orders her to become a nun and care for Juan's orphaned children.
Season 2
Episode: 2x01 | Airdate: Mar 18, 2013
Rodrigo Borgia, Pope Alexander XI, is not yet over the loss of his son, Juan. His powers are threatening to slip from his hands.
Episode: 2x02 | Airdate: Mar 18, 2013
When Rodrigo has a man executed for his homosexuality, Della Rovere comes up with a perfidious scheme to eliminate Rodrigo's secretary, Gacet.
Episode: 2x03 | Airdate: Mar 25, 2013
By the end of Lent, torrential rains have flooded Rome. Furthermore, the ordinary people feel threatened by a mythical creature with a mule's head.
Episode: 2x04 | Airdate: Mar 25, 2013
In Florence, Savonarola has a Dominican friar stand in for him in the ordeal by fire, while Cesare's place is taken by a Franciscan.
Episode: 2x05 | Airdate: Apr 1, 2013
When Cesare returns to Rome, the city offers him a triumphant welcome. He regards his success against Savonarola as a turning point in his destiny.
Episode: 2x06 | Airdate: Apr 1, 2013
Rodrigo has to rely on his secretary, Gacet, more than ever. In order to end Rodrigo's papacy, Della Rovere wants to procure a compromising document.
Episode: 2x07 | Airdate: Apr 8, 2013
Under the influence of poison, Rodrigo suffers from hallucinations and embarrasses himself in public, so he elects to undergo withdrawal treatment.
Episode: 2x08 | Airdate: Apr 8, 2013
The Pope is attacked during a public morality play and his outraged cardinals assume that the House of Borgia's alliance with France is the cause.
Episode: 2x09 | Airdate: Apr 15, 2013
Bored at the French royal court in Lyons, Cesare asks King Louis to give him an army that will pressure the Italian provinces to come to an agreement.
Episode: 2x10 | Airdate: Apr 15, 2013
Cesare prepares to march against Milan and forces the Venetian ambassador into a commitment to stop German troops if they should rush to Milan's aid.
Episode: 2x11 | Airdate: Apr 22, 2013
Cesare trains a private army in case Louis doesn't send his promised troops; Lucrezia listens as her mother recites the rosary at Juan's tomb.
Episode: 2x12 | Airdate: Apr 22, 2013
Cesare celebrates his victory in Milan by summoning Leonardo da Vinci, whom he wishes to employ as a designer of innovative new war machines.
Season 3
Episode: 3x01 | Airdate: Sep 15, 2014
Rodrigo returns from his monastery and makes Lucrezia First Counselor, while Cesare remains on a military campaign to subjugate the rebel provinces.
Episode: 3x02 | Airdate: Sep 15, 2014
Cesare awaits an answer to his ultimatum to Florence, while Rodrigo is stricken ill and Lucrezia becomes embroiled in sexual politics.
Episode: 3x03 | Airdate: Sep 22, 2014
Cesare's new mistress could trigger a diplomatic indecent, and public allegations of debauchery are made against the Borgia family.
Episode: 3x04 | Airdate: Sep 22, 2014
When one of his commanders captures a city without authorization, Cesare must appease a ruler. Lucrezia's son suffers a potentially mortal fall.
Episode: 3x05 | Airdate: Sep 29, 2014
While Rodrigo engages in delicate politics, Leonardo da Vinci offers Cesare a powerful weapon and murder visits the Borgia family.
Episode: 3x06 | Airdate: Sep 29, 2014
Outside of Italy, rebellion stirs and the Cardinals fear they'll lose their power, while plans begin for Lucrezia's next marriage.
Episode: 3x07 | Airdate: Oct 6, 2014
Cesare loses his lover and his daughter, leading to a painful defeat, and Lucrezia's betrothal becomes politically and emotionally complex.
Episode: 3x08 | Airdate: Oct 6, 2014
Cesare's renegade generals mount a rebellion against him, while those close to Rodrigo conspire against him, all on the eve of Lucrezia's wedding.
Episode: 3x09 | Airdate: Oct 13, 2014
Lucrezia meets her new family with mixed results, while at home a malaria outbreak has historic consequences for the Borgias.
Episode: 3x10 | Airdate: Oct 13, 2014
Rodrigo's death sets chaos in motion on many fronts and forces Cesare to practice his most sophisticated politics yet as stakes are raised.
Episode: 3x11 | Airdate: Oct 20, 2014
With a new pope crowned and order breaking down, Cesare finds himself with more and stronger enemies than ever.
Episode: 3x12 | Airdate: Oct 20, 2014
Cesare stands trial for treason against the Holy See and the Ten Commandments, with his old friend Niccolo Machiavelli as prosecutor.
Episode: 3x13 | Airdate: Oct 27, 2014
Cesare is brought to La Mancha and goes on trial before the Inquisition, while Lucrezia must use extreme measures to save her marriage.
Episode: 3x14 | Airdate: Oct 27, 2014
Cesare's ultimate judgment is realized while Lucrezia struggles to make sense of her family's history and its future.