The Young Pope

Season

2016

Spain

8.3

TV-MA

The beginning of the pontificate of Lenny Belardo, alias Pius XIII, the first American Pope in history.

Episode List

S1 • E1

Episode One

While Lenny Belardo begins his pontificate as Pius XIII, he calls on Sister Mary, his childhood guardian for help, and begins to familiarize himself with the Vatican.

S1 • E2

Episode Two

Cardinal Voiello continues his investigations, while tensions arise between the Pope and Sister Mary.

S1 • E3

Episode Three

In the wake of the Pope's controversial homily, Sister Mary is thrust into the spotlight, and Voiello is determined to discover the Pope's weaknesses.

S1 • E4

Episode Four

As Voiello continues his secret campaign against the Pope, he manipulates another into joining his plot, while the Pope himself reveals radical new plans for the Church.

S1 • E5

Episode Five

The Pope takes an unscheduled trip away from the Vatican, Voiello has a crisis of conscience, and the Cardinals are finally given their audience with the pontiff.

S1 • E6

Episode Six

Nine months after the Pope's ascension to power, the Church faces a financial crisis, there is joy for Esther, while Dussolier is put in a difficult position.

S1 • E7

Episode Seven

In the wake of a tragedy, Dussolier experiences doubt in his abilities, while the Pope begins to question his own decisions as a fresh plot against him emerges.