The Chosen is a groundbreaking historical drama based on the life of Jesus, seen through the eyes of those who knew him. Set against the backdrop of Roman oppression in first-century Israel, the series shares an authentic look at Jesus' revolutionary life and teachings.
Season 1
Season One of The Chosen introduces Jesus and the calling of His disciples. A charismatic fisherman drowning in debt, a troubled woman wrestling with real demons. A gifted publican ostracized by his family and his people. A religious leader struggling with his beliefs. See Jesus through the eyes of those that met him.
Episodes
S1E1 | Jesus Heals Mary Magdalene
Jesus heals Mary Magdalene from possession. Scripture References - Luke 8:1-2, Isaiah 43:1
S1E2 | Now I’m Completely Different
Nicodemus hears of the miracle that healed Mary Magdalene and asks her about it.
S1E3 | Jesus Teaches Children
Before calling the disciples and beginning his public ministry, Jesus teaches children. Scripture References - Isaiah 61:1-2, Matthew 18:2-4
S1E4 | A Miraculous Catch of Fish
Jesus calls his first disciples after a miraculous catch of fish. (Based on Luke 5:1-11) Just after Jesus brings about a miraculous catch of fish for Simon, Andrew, James, and ...
S1E4 | Andrew Tells Simon Peter About Jesus
Andrew shares the Good News that the Messiah has finally come. (Based on John 1:40-42) When John the Baptizer points to Jesus as the Lamb of God - the Messiah ...
S1E5 | Miracle of the Wine
Jesus makes his first public miracle as he turns water into wine at the wedding in Cana. Based of off John 2:1-11.
S1E8 | Woman at the Well
Jesus reveals himself as the messiah to a Samaritan woman at Jacob's well. Scripture Reference - John 4:1-26
Season 2
Season Two marks the beginning of Jesus' public ministry. Tension builds among the disciples as they wrestle with the increasing fame of Jesus in Samaria.
Episodes
S2E1 | Sons of Thunder
Jesus teaches John and Big James a lesson about passion and humility. They become the sons of thunder as in Mark 3:17.
S2E2 | Crying Out to God
You’ve no doubt gone through a moment like this. We have. In one of the most talked about moments of The Chosen’s Season 2, Nathanael desperately cries out after seeing ...
S2E4 | Jesus Heals at the Pool of Bethesda
In the midst of the Pharisees, Jesus meets a man with a disability at the pool of Bethesda and heals him. Scripture Reference - John 5:1-15
S2E5 | Healing of the Demonic
Mary Magdelene and the disciples meet a possessed man. Jesus heals him while John the Baptist watches. Scripture References - Matthew 8:28-34, Luke 8:26-39
S2E6 | Jesus Heals a Man With a Withered Hand
Despite it being the Sabbath, Jesus helps someone in need. (Based on Matthew 12:9-14, Mark 3:1-6, and Luke 6:6-11) Jesus notices a man with a withered hand in a local ...
S2E6 | Mary Returns to Jesus
Mary Magdelene is returned to Jesus, and he meets her shame, guilt, and sorrow with redemptive grace.
Season 3
Season Three picks up with Jesus delivering the most famous sermon in history. What follows are the consequences of living out his teachings. The world changes because of this sermon, and the believers in (and enemies of) Jesus increase exponentially. This creates confusion, chaos, and doubt.
Episodes
S3E2 | Two by Two
Jesus meets with his disciples giving them authority to heal, cast out demons, and preach. Scripture Reference - Matthew 10:1-4
S3E2.b | Jesus and Little James
As Jesus goes to send out the twelve disciples, telling them they have the ability to heal, Little James asks, why not him?
S3E3 | Jesus Says He is God
Jesus proclaims that he is God by reading the scroll of Isaiah at the synagog in Nazareth. Scripture Reference - Luke - 4:14-30
S3E5 | Jesus Heals the Bleeding Woman
On his way to see Jairus' daughter, a woman who had been bleeding for years touches Jesus' garment and is healed. Scripture Reference - Luke 8:42-48
S3E8 | Jesus and Peter Walk on Water
The twelve disciples rowing all night, see Jesus walking on water. Simon Peter calls out and is invited to meet Jesus in the midst of the stormy sea. Scripture References ...
S3E8 | Jesus Feeds the 5,000
Jesus feeds a crowd of thousands with just five loaves of bread and two fish. (Based on Matthew 14:13-21, Mark 6:30-44, Luke 9:10-17, and John 6:1-14) Jesus feeds a crowd ...
S3E8 | Jesus Tells Parable of Sower
Jesus tells the parable of the sower from Matthew 13:18-23
Season 4
Clashing kingdoms. Rival rulers. The enemies of Jesus close in while His followers struggle to keep up, leaving Him to carry the burden alone. Threatened by the reality of Jesus’ growing influence, religious leaders do the unthinkable—ally with their Roman oppressors. As the seeds of betrayal are planted and opposition to Jesus’ message turns violent, He’s left with no alternative but demand his followers RISE UP.
Episodes
S4E2 | Disciples Enter Caesarea Philipi
As the disciples enter Caesarea Philippi, they see the pagan idols and gods and discuss the rituals at the "gates of hell".
S4E2 | Simon Peter's Confession at Caesarea Philippi
Simon Peter confesses that Jesus is the Christ. (Based on Matthew 16:13-20) When Jesus asks, ""Who do you say I am?"", Simon Peter declares that Jesus is ""the Christ, the ...
S4E5 | Mary and Martha
While the disciples stay at Lazarus' house, Mary sits with Jesus while Martha grows bitter.
S4E7 | Jesus Resurrects Lazarus
Jesus raises Lazarus from the dead. (Based on John 11:1-44) Jesus shows that he is indeed ""the Resurrection and the Life"" when he returns to Bethany to raise his friend ...
S4E8 | Mary of Bethany Anoints Jesus
Mary anoints the feet of Jesus as an act of worship. (Based on Matthew 26:6-13; Mark 14:1-6; John 12:1-8) Garnering admiration from Jesus - and anger from others - Mary ...
Season 5 - Theatrical Release around Easter, Streaming afterwards
The table is set. The people of Israel welcome Jesus as king while his disciples anticipate his crowning. But, instead of confronting Rome, he turns the tables on the Jewish religious festival. Their power threatened, the country’s religious and political leaders will go to any length to ensure this Passover meal is Jesus’ last.
Season 5 Clips from The Last Supper
S5E1 - Hosana, The Triumphal Entry
Jesus makes his way into Jerusalem atop a donkey, establishing himself as the messianic king by fulfilling an ancient prophecy from Zechariah. Clip Details: Clip Length - 3:07 Scriptural References ...
S5E1 | Upper Room Teaching of John 16:16-32
Jesus tells the disciples their grief will turn to joy. Looking ahead to the Cross, Jesus tells his disciples they will soon be filled with grief - but looking ahead ...
S5E2 | Jesus Predicts Peter's Betrayal
Jesus says all of the disciples will deny him. *Based on Matthew 26:31-35, Mark 14:27-31, Luke 22:31-34, and John 13:37-38 When Jesus says that all of the disciples will deny ...
S5E2 | Upper Room Teaching of John 15:18-25
Jesus warns his disciples that the world will hate them. *Based on John 15:18-25 Just as the world hated Jesus, so it will hate his disciples - a warning that ...
S5E3 | Jesus Tells the Parable of the Tenants
With some playful help from his disciples, Jesus tells the Parable of the Tenants. *Based on Matthew 21:33-46, Mark 12:1-12, and Luke 20:9-19 As Jesus tells the Parable of the ...
S5E3 | Signs That the End Is Near
Jesus speaks with his disciples about the End Times. *Based on Matthew 24 When his disciples ask how they can know when "the End" is near, Jesus offers some general ...
S5E3 | Upper Room Teaching of John 14:1-31
Jesus teaches on the Holy Spirit. *Based on John 14:1-31 As Jesus draws closer not only to his death and resurrection but his departure, he encourages his disciples with news ...
S5E4 | Jesus Curses a Barren Fig Tree
A fruitless tree faces the judgment of Jesus. *Based on Mark 11:12-14 When a fig tree shows all the signs of being fruitful but isn't, it is cursed by Jesus ...
S5E4 | Judas and Jesus Debate the Messiah's Role
In this imagined scene, Judas questions how Jesus is fulfilling his mission. Judas struggles to understand - or even appreciate - the kind of Messiah Jesus seeks to be for ...
S5E4 | Upper Room Teaching of John 13:33-36
Jesus gives his disciples one final commandment. *Based on John 13:33-36 As a part of his final teachings in the Upper Room, Jesus discloses the most important command he has ...
S5E5 | The Disciples Debate Who's the Greatest
A silly debate among the disciples leads to a critical lesson from Jesus. *Based on Luke 22:20-30 An argument in the Upper Room about who is the greatest among the ...
S5E5 | The Lessons of the Cursed Fig Tree
Jesus uses the cursed fig tree to teach on prayer and genuine faith. *Based on Matthew 21:18-22 and Mark 11:12-24 When Jesus and the disciples pass back by the fig ...
S5E6 | Jesus Establishes the Lord's Supper
The Bread and the Cup of old gain new meaning *Based on Matthew 26:26-29, Mark 14:22-25, and Luke 22:14-20 During their final meal together just before Passover, Jesus takes the ...
S5E6 | Upper Room Teaching of John 15:1-17
Jesus insists that the disciples remain in him. *Based on John 15:1-17 In this teaching from the Upper Room, Jesus identifies himself as the Vine - and his disciples as ...
S5E7 | Jesus Washes the Feet of His Disciples
The Son of God takes on the role of a humble servant. *Based on John 13:1-17 When no servant has yet washed the feet of the disciples, Jesus takes it ...
S5E8 | Jesus Asks Peter, James, and John to Keep Watch
Peter, James, and John are given watch duty as Jesus prays. *Based on Matthew 26:36-38 and Mark 14:32-34 When Jesus enters into the Garden of Gethsemane to pray, he enlists ...
S5E8 | Jesus Prays for the Cup to Pass
As the Cross draws closer, Jesus prays for possible deliverance. *Based on Matthew 26:39-44, Mark 14:35-36, and Luke 22:39-44 In the Garden of Gethsemane, Jesus asks the Father if there ...
S5E8 | Jesus Prays in the Garden
A glimpse of prayerful agony in the Garden of Gethsemane. *Based on Matthew 26:39-44, Mark 14:35-36, and Luke 22:39-44 As Jesus prays in the Garden of Gethsemane, he is overcome ...
S5E8 | Judas Arrives with a Mob to Arrest Jesus
Judas arrives to betray Jesus. *Based on Matthew 26:47-49, Mark 14:43-45, Luke 22:47-48, and John 18:1-3 Bringing his betrayal of Jesus to completion, Judas arrives with a mob to ensure ...