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The Best Episodes of Elizabeth R

This historical mini-series documents the reign of Elizabeth I with each episode focusing on one dramatic period in the lengthy reign of the Virgin Queen,...

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  1. 8.7/10(105 votes)

    #1 - Horrible Conspiracies

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    S1:E4

    Queen Elizabeth finds her position increasingly threatened by Mary, Queen of Scots and her loyal supporters. Will Elizabeth have to execute Mary in order to remain Queen?

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  2. 8.4/10(108 votes)

    #2 - Shadow in the Sun

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    S1:E3

    Elizabeth meets an interesting suitor, the Duke of Anjou, much to the Puritans' disapproval. Now Elizabeth must decide whether to follow her head or her heart.

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  3. 8.4/10(92 votes)

    #3 - The Enterprise of England

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    S1:E5

    With the threat of war against Spain suddenly imminent, Elizabeth must place her faith in the strength of the Navy, led by Sir Francis Drake.

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  4. 8.3/10(117 votes)

    #4 - The Marriage Game

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    S1:E2

    The unmarried young Queen is encouraged to find a suitable husband so that she can produce an heir, but she finds that very few suitors interest her.

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  5. 8.3/10(96 votes)

    #5 - Sweet England's Pride

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    S1:E6

    An elderly Queen Elizabeth instructs the Earl of Essex to quell the threat of an Irish uprising, but will she have to deal with a rebellion of her own?

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  6. 8.2/10(140 votes)

    #6 - The Lion's Cub

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    S1:E1

    A young Elizabeth lives in dangerous times, leading the Protestant rebellion against her Catholic half-sister Mary, and challenging her claim to the throne.

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    Writer:John Hale
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Best Episodes Summary

"Horrible Conspiracies" is the best rated episode of "Elizabeth R". It scored 8.7/10 based on 105 votes. Directed by Roderick Graham and written by Hugh Whitemore, it aired on 3/10/1971. This episode scored 0.3 points higher than the second highest rated, "Shadow in the Sun".