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The Best Episodes of Elizabeth R Season 1

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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, including her ascension to the throne, her various marital intrigues,

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Elizabeth R Season 1 Episode 1 - The Lion's Cub
    8.3/10(144 votes)

    #1 - The Lion's Cub

    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.

    Writer:John Hale

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  2. Elizabeth R Season 1 Episode 2 - The Marriage Game
    8.4/10(120 votes)

    #2 - The Marriage Game

    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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  3. Elizabeth R Season 1 Episode 3 - Shadow in the Sun
    8.4/10(112 votes)

    #3 - Shadow in the Sun

    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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  4. Elizabeth R Season 1 Episode 4 - Horrible Conspiracies
    8.8/10(109 votes)

    #4 - Horrible Conspiracies

    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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  5. Elizabeth R Season 1 Episode 5 - The Enterprise of England
    8.5/10(97 votes)

    #5 - The Enterprise of England

    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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  6. Elizabeth R Season 1 Episode 6 - Sweet England's Pride
    8.4/10(100 votes)

    #6 - Sweet England's Pride

    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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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"The Lion's Cub" is the best rated episode of "Elizabeth R" season 1. It scored 8.3/10 based on 144 votes. Directed by Claude Whatham and written by John Hale, it aired on 2/17/1971. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "The Marriage Game".