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The Best Episodes of Catherine the Great Season 1

Every episode of Catherine the Great Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Catherine the Great Season 1!

The Best Episodes of Catherine the Great Season 1

This four-part historical drama follows the end of Catherine the Great's reign and her affair with Russian military leader Grigory Potemkin that helped shape the...

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    4.4/10(5 votes)

    #1 - Episode 1

    S1:E1

    Russian Empress Catherine the Great faces challenges to her throne on all sides, as she meets the forthright and bold Lieutenant Grigory Potemkin.

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    5.2/10(4 votes)

    #2 - Episode 2

    S1:E2

    A victorious Potemkin returns from war to find Catherine preoccupied, leading the two to speak candidly about their pasts and future, while a Cossack stirs discontent among peasants in the countryside.

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    5.8/10(4 votes)

    #3 - Episode 3

    S1:E3

    Catherine and Potemkin experience growing pains in their relationship, as Potemkin's push for expansion puts him at odds with Minister Panin.

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    4.8/10(5 votes)

    #4 - Episode 4

    S1:E4

    Pressure from foreign powers leads to a bitter argument between Catherine and an ailing Potemkin. Catherine works to change the line of succession as her reign draws to an end.

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Episode 1" is the best rated episode of "Catherine the Great" season 1. It scored 4.4/10 based on 5 votes. Directed by Philip Martin and written by Nigel Williams, it aired on 10/3/2019. This episode is rated 0.8 points higher than the second-best, "Episode 2".