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The Chosen Season 1 Episodes
Season 1 Episode Guide
9 Episodes 2017 - 2019
Episode 0
The Shepherd: A Story of the First Christmas
20 mins
This short episode, made before The Chosen series was conceived, is a take on the birth of Jesus Christ through the eyes of some local shepherds: simple working men. But these simple men, particularly a devout young cripple, had a world-shaking visit--which began to change this world forever.
Episode 1
I Have Called You by Name
Sun, Apr 21, 201954 mins
The premier of the series is a fictional work primarily focused on the backstory of Mary Magdalene. It introduces her as a child and then skips ahead to events right before she meets Jesus. It also introduces five of Jesus' future apostles.
Episode 2
Shabbat
Fri, Apr 19, 201939 mins
In this episode of a tale of the Christ, we are centered on a Jewish tradition of a weekly religious ceremony: Shabbat, or Sabbath. We are touched by its simplicity and its sincerity, and its beauty. We learn more about the characters who will follow the great rabbi from Nazareth, and we learn a little more of Him, as well.
Episode 3
Jesus Loves the Little Children
Fri, Apr 19, 201930 mins
This beautiful episode of The Chosen introduces us to some children, who demonstrate for us how to listen to Jesus. They are naturally entranced by His kindness and gentleness with them; and they learn a great deal from His simple message of love and grace.
Episode 4
The Rock on Which it is Built
Fri, Apr 19, 201949 mins
In this emotional episode some fishermen, who can't pay the heavy Roman taxes, are at the end of their ropes. Business is abysmal; an attempted deal with officials has gone badly, and they know that prison is imminent. They need a miracle--and then they encounter an itinerant teacher. He tells them He will redefine their careers: they will catch no more fish, but men.
Episode 5
The Wedding Gift
Tue, Nov 26, 201954 mins
In this beautiful, happy episode, we first see Jesus in a definitive moment of His childhood, which provides us important clues to His career ahead. Fast-forward to adulthood: He has begun to call followers, but at first they're confused. Yes, they believe; what do they do next? But then they're all invited to a wedding in a nearby town; and, as usual, something amazing happens! Watch for the wine flowing from His hand . . .
Episode 6
Indescribable Compassion
Tue, Nov 26, 201952 mins
In this episode of the greatest adventure in history, Jesus' followers are asking questions, learning about their charismatic rabbi, slowly gaining faith, and witnessing some very incredible things! Their excitement is growing; people are paying attention--and enemies are emerging. Where will He lead them? What will they see next?
Episode 7
Invitations
Tue, Nov 26, 201937 mins
Jesus continues to call His followers, forging a core group of people He will prepare for fantastic works ahead. These disciples have various backgrounds, and many personal issues; but they are prepared to follow their kind, brilliant, miracle-working rabbi anywhere He goes. But, He also calls an important Jewish leader--will this popular influential rabbi follow? Where will their mission take them?
Episode 8
I Am He
Tue, Nov 26, 201959 mins
This episode, which ends Season One of The Chosen on a truly jubilant note, begins with the apostles drawing together, still confused, anxious for the Kingdom to come; and ends with Jesus' encounter with a foreign woman of a very dubious past. And with this encounter, His career finally becomes public.
