The Best Episodes of Elizabeth R Season 1
Every episode of Elizabeth R Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Elizabeth R Season 1!
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, her problems with her cousin Mary, Queen of Scots, and the threatened invasion of the Spanish Armada.
Season 1 Ratings Summary
The best episode of "Elizabeth R" season 1 is "The Lion's Cub", rated 8.2/10 from 135 user votes. It was directed by Claude Whatham and written by John Hale. "The Lion's Cub" aired on 2/17/1971 and is rated 0.1 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "The Marriage Game".
8.2/10 135 votes#1 - The Lion's Cub
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 2/17/1971
A young Elizabeth lives in dangerous times, leading the Protestant rebellion against her Catholic half-sister Mary, and challenging her claim to the throne.
Director: Claude Whatham
Writer: John Hale
- 8.3/10 112 votes
#2 - The Marriage Game
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 2/24/1971
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.
Director: Herbert Wise
Writer: Rosemary Anne Sisson
- 8.4/10 105 votes
#3 - Shadow in the Sun
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 3/3/1971
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.
Director: Richard Martin
Writer: Julian Mitchell
- 8.7/10 101 votes
#4 - Horrible Conspiracies
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 3/10/1971
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?
Director: Roderick Graham
Writer: Hugh Whitemore
- 8.4/10 91 votes
#5 - The Enterprise of England
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 3/17/1971
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.
Director: Donald McWhinnie
Writer: John Prebble
- 8.3/10 94 votes
#6 - Sweet England's Pride
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 3/24/1971
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?
Director: Roderick Graham
Writer: Ian Rodger