The Young Pope

1 - First Episode (1)

Air Date: October 21, 2016

Newly elected Pope Pius XIII, a.k.a. Lenny Belardo, defies Vatican expectations as he begins his reign.

2 - First Episode (2)

Air Date: October 21, 2016

Lenny sets down the ground rules for his first speech at St. Peter's. Cardinal Spencer spurns an olive branch.

3 - Second Episode

Air Date: October 28, 2016

After his inaugural speech makes it clear that he will not be manipulated, Lenny makes enemies within the Vatican. However, he gains one ardent follower.

4 - Third Episode

Air Date: October 28, 2016

Believing that the only way to end Lenny's papacy is to involve him in a scandal, Cardinal Secretary of State Voiello blackmails Ester to seduce the pontiff.

5 - Fourth Episode

Air Date: November 4, 2016

Lenny enjoys a night away from the Vatican with a childhood friend, whilst Voiello has a crisis of conscience when an opportunity presents itself.

6 - Fifth Episode

Air Date: November 4, 2016

Nine months into Lenny's papacy, he gives his first audience to the Italian prime minister. Dussolier carries out a controversial edict.

7 - Sixth Episode

Air Date: November 11, 2016

Dussollier blames himself after a tragedy and returns to Honduras. With Lenny's supporters dwindling, he questions whether his papacy is coming to an end.

8 - Seventh Episode

Air Date: November 11, 2016

Reeling from a personal loss, Pope Pius XIII makes an impulsive decision to visit Africa, meeting a revered missionary who stirs mixed feelings inside him.

9 - Eighth Episode

Air Date: November 18, 2016

Gutierrez is dejected by his failure to find evidence against Cardinal Kurtwell, but a new witness may be able to give him what he is looking for.

10 - Ninth Episode