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- The House of Batiatus is caught in the power struggle between father and son. Lucretia reluctantly agrees to her husband's risky plan. Gannicus finds himself on unstable ground.
- Young Batiatus finds himself in control of his father's gladiator school. He uses his best fighter to win favor with a cunning nobleman behind the building of the new arena.
- Batiatus conjures up a devious plan and enlists Lucretia, Gaia and a clutch of gladiator recruits to see it through. Oenomaus longs to reclaim the top gladiator rank, but new challenges cross his path.
- Just as his fortunes are on the rise and his future clear, Batiatus is stunned by the return of his father - putting his attempts to gain rank by exploiting those above his class at risk.
- Batiatus's father announces a tournament to determine the worth of his stable of gladiators. Crixus, dedicated to proving himself, is drawn into the power play within the house.
- Batiatus seeks vengeance for all that has befallen him, retaining his gladiators and Solonius in the cause. The new arena opens, promising a spectacle of combat and blood.
- Spartacus discovers the grave responsibilities and costs in his new role as a leader of freed slaves. Claudius Glaber's arrival in Capua forces Spartacus to keep his rebellious band intact.
- The global demand for energy is ever increasing, however the ability to fairly meet this demand now and in the future is rapidly diminishing. This week we tackle the pressing issue of what we can do to break away from our dependence on imported liquid transport fuels. We find out what research Kiwi scientists are doing in the field of new energy technology and what discoveries have been made in our search for alternative energy sources.
- Takes us behind the scenes to look at what kiwi science is doing to tackle air pollution and the effects it is having on our health.
- In this episode host John Watt takes us out of the cafés and kitchens and into the laboratory to discover how science is not only changing but also shaping the foods of the future. He travels up and down the country meeting scientists involved at the sharp end of food research and development in New Zealand. In the blender this week is a scientist developing an anti-anxiety mood-food beverage, an iconic kiwi ice cream company producing an extra special flavour, a bunch of over achieving blackcurrants, and a machine that prints techno-food to your exact personal tastes and nutritional requirements. As usual John will get hands on with a series of tests and experiments including stepping inside a Sensory Booth, getting his very own DNA profile, and snacking on a tasty version of the Ever Wondered? logo!
- In this episode host John Watt tackles the titans of Mother Nature - the earthquakes, tsunamis and volcanoes that have shaped the very bedrock of New Zealand. Through a series of intelligent interviews, explosive field-testing and gritty archival footage we see what science is doing to demystify our biggest natural phenomena. We'll be traveling the length and breadth of the country to discover exactly what the country's finest scientific minds are doing to help predict and prepare for the 'big one'. In doing so we meet geologists, palaeontologists and seismologists at the forefront of research into the most powerful forces of nature and the revolutionary measures being taken to minimize any potentially devastating fall out.
- The gladiators enter a house searching for Naevia and free the slaves. Lucretia wants to have a ritual for the gods and Doctore returns to the place he was before meeting Batiatus.
- Spartacus gets a chance for vengeance when a prominent Roman is captured, but will he satisfy desire at the cost of the greater good? The intrigue amongst Glaber and the women surrounding him heats up.
- Spartacus urges his restless rebels to train for the defense of their new sanctuary. Lucretia and Ilithyia seek comfort from each other, while Glaber's forces swell with some deadly new recruits.
- Spartacus leads survivors through the woods, but Crixus gets separated and returns to a place of past suffering. Lucretia pries into Ilithyia's affairs, seeking influence with a powerful Roman.
- Spartacus leads a bold mission to free Crixus from Roman captivity, but a storied gladiator from the House of Batiatus complicates matters. Ilithyia's scheming puts her marriage to Glaber at risk.
- Spartacus must convince his people to unite against a Roman assault. Lucretia struggles to be free from the commands of men who threaten her fate. Glaber's ruthlessness has consequences.
- Spartacus and his rebels try to increase their numbers by freeing fighters enslaved in foreign wars. Lucretia seeks to recruit one of her husband's former gladiators to outmaneuver powerful Romans.
- When the rebels receive news of someone they care about, Spartacus must decide whether saving one person is worth risking the lives of many.
- Spartacus and a few surviving people are trapped on top of the Vesuvius volcano. Glaber and Ashur guard the entrance.
- Spartacus assembles a formidable army. The desperate powers of Rome are forced to turn to Marcus Crassus to aid in the campaign against the rebellion.
- Spartacus leads a daring assault to provide food and shelter for his people. Crassus builds a fearsome army and receives an unexpected visitor.
- Spartacus considers striking a deal with a band of marauders to ensure his people stay supplied and fed. Crassus' son Tiberius makes a bold and fateful decision.
- The infiltration of a Roman spy causes tension to mount amongst the rebels. Crassus resurrects an abandoned form of Roman punishment to teach his soldiers a brutal lesson.
- Spartacus puts a plan in motion to weaken Crassus' forces and gain the upper hand. Betrayal threatens to foil the plan.
- As Crassus leads an onslaught against the rebel-occupied city, Gannicus is trapped behind enemy lines. Tiberius is tasked by Crassus to hold a celebration in honour of a man he despises.
- Pinned in on a snowbound, impassable ridge, Spartacus and Crixus fight over the method of escape. Crassus discovers it increasingly difficult to control the actions of those closest to him.
- 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 Caesar escalates.
- Crassus learns that a fellow prominent Roman is attempting to steal the glory of defeating Spartacus. Spartacus looks for a bargaining chip he can use against the Romans.
- Spartacus and his outnumbered rebels make one last attempt to win freedom in an epic final battle against the Romans led by Marcus Crassus.