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The Best Episodes of Empress Ki Season 1

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

A woman born in Korea navigates her way through love, war, politics and national loyalties to become a powerful empress in China's Yuan dynasty.
Genres:DramaWar & Politics
Network:MBC

Season 1 Ratings Summary

"The Jackal and the Prince" is the best rated episode of "Empress Ki" season 1. It scored 8.7/10 based on 100 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 10/28/2013. This episode is rated 0.4 points higher than the second-best, "The Timid Prince".

  • The Jackal and the Prince
    8.7/10100 votes

    #1 - The Jackal and the Prince

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 10/28/2013

    Sungnyang disguises herself as a man and works to free women who were sent to be Yuan concubines. King Wang Ko orders Sungnyang to get close to Wang Yu to lure him into an ambush.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Timid Prince
    8.3/1058 votes

    #2 - The Timid Prince

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 10/29/2013

    Sungnyang reveals to the Crown Prince that there is a spy among them. Prince Togon is exiled to Koryo.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Protecting the Future Crown Prince
    8.3/1052 votes

    #3 - Protecting the Future Crown Prince

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 11/4/2013

    Sungnyang mistakes the Yuan Prince for a Yuan soldier. For the prince's protection, the Koryo King barricades the prince within the Koryo palace.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • In Hot Pursuit
    8.0/1050 votes

    #4 - In Hot Pursuit

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 11/5/2013

    The Yaun Prince asks Sungnyang to teach him how to defend himself. El Temur plans a full-on attack on Daechong Island in order to kill the prince.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Survival in the Forest
    7.8/1047 votes

    #5 - Survival in the Forest

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 11/11/2013

    Sungnyang and Prince Togon continue their way to Kaegyong to find the Koryo King. Meanwhile, El Temur takes Koryo's palace under his command.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Confrontation and a Sad Goodbye
    7.5/1042 votes

    #6 - Confrontation and a Sad Goodbye

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 11/12/2013

    Yom falls for Sungnyangs trick and brings in Prince Togon's body into the palace. Prince Togon becomes conflicted about choosing to tell the truth or becoming emperor of Yuan.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Separation of Lovers
    8.1/1042 votes

    #7 - Separation of Lovers

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 11/18/2013

    The King of Koryo finds out that Sungnyang is a woman and tires to protect her from Tangqishi. Meanwhile, at the capital of Yuan, Tanasiri is taking lessons to be empress.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Life of a Servant
    8.0/1042 votes

    #8 - The Life of a Servant

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 11/19/2013

    Sungnyang plots to take revenge on Emperor Togon during his wedding ceremony. The King of Koryo and Yom Byongsu are to duel to see who will be commander.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Meeting the Emperor
    7.9/1041 votes

    #9 - Meeting the Emperor

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 11/25/2013

    The Koryo King defeats Yom and takes command, but is given poor resources to prepare for battle. El Temur is enraged when he finds out that the Emperor has taken in a concubine.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Curious
    8.1/1042 votes

    #10 - Curious

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 11/26/2013

    The Koryo King leads his men to their first victory against the Turks. The Emperor makes Sungnyang a part of his retinue.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Spies in the Palace
    8.0/1040 votes

    #11 - Spies in the Palace

    Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 12/2/2013

    The Empress orders Sungnyang to feed Lady Pak a powder that will cause her a miscarriage. The Emperor further suspects Nyang of being Sungnyang.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Brilliant Plan
    8.0/1038 votes

    #12 - The Brilliant Plan

    Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 12/3/2013

    Nyang is ordered to spread rumors that Lady Pak is faking her pregnancy. General Bayan disguises himself as Batolu, but runs into unexpected trouble on the battlefield.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Personal Maid
    8.2/1038 votes

    #13 - Personal Maid

    Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 12/9/2013

    Lady Pak is brought in front of the inquisition to be re-examined. Sungnyang receives a written promise to be let out of the palace, but gets caught by the Emperor.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • He Returns
    7.9/1036 votes

    #14 - He Returns

    Season 1 Episode 14 - Aired 12/10/2013

    Wang Yu brings victory with him to the Yuan Palace. The previous Yuan Emperor is said to have written a blood vow before his death and all are scrambling to find it.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Fake Blood Vow
    8.1/1035 votes

    #15 - The Fake Blood Vow

    Season 1 Episode 15 - Aired 12/16/2013

    Wang Yu comes up with a plan to infuriate El Temur, but needs Sungnyang to accomplish it. The Emperor challenges Wang Yu to a soccer match.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Soluble Vows
    7.9/1036 votes

    #16 - The Soluble Vows

    Season 1 Episode 16 - Aired 12/17/2013

    El Temur tries to find the one who sent the appeal. Wang Yu finds out that Sungnyang was the one to help and decides to not see her again.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Curse Phase 2
    7.9/1037 votes

    #17 - Curse Phase 2

    Season 1 Episode 17 - Aired 12/23/2013

    The Emperor and the Queen Dowager ask Wang Yu if he is interested in marrying one of the princesses. The Emperor opens a shadow play for Yang but uninvited guests decide to join them.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Tangqishi's Plan
    8.1/1038 votes

    #18 - Tangqishi's Plan

    Season 1 Episode 18 - Aired 12/24/2013

    The palace fills with rats and begin the curse of the late Khan. The emperor decides to actively search for the Blood Vow.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Fake or Real
    8.3/1038 votes

    #19 - Fake or Real

    Season 1 Episode 19 - Aired 1/6/2014

    Wangyu and Yeonchul comes up with a plan to fake Yeonchul's death to find out who are loyal to him. Nyang tell the emperor that she does not want him to speak to her again.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Removing El Temur
    8.2/1036 votes

    #20 - Removing El Temur

    Season 1 Episode 20 - Aired 1/7/2014

    Wangyu meets with the Dowager and wins her trust. Wangyu asks Nyang if she wants to be his Queen once he goes back to Koryo.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Truth About Jok Ho
    7.7/1039 votes

    #21 - The Truth About Jok Ho

    Season 1 Episode 21 - Aired 1/13/2014

    WangYu receives permission from the Regent to return to Koguryo to visit his "sick" father. Nyang and two others stay behind to look for Jukho to find the blood vow.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Pregnant Sung Nyang
    7.3/1035 votes

    #22 - Pregnant Sung Nyang

    Season 1 Episode 22 - Aired 1/14/2014

    The emperor decides to hide injured Nyang in the pavilion so the regent's men cannot find her. Nyang's party is attacked by thieves while they were trying to help Nyang escape.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Byul or Maha
    7.8/1034 votes

    #23 - Byul or Maha

    Season 1 Episode 23 - Aired 1/20/2014

    Nyang gives birth to a son with a unique dot on his feet. The emperor and Wang yu finds out about Nyang and plans their revenge against the empress.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Preparation for War
    8.3/1034 votes

    #24 - Preparation for War

    Season 1 Episode 24 - Aired 1/21/2014

    Nyang is found by Bayan in Liaoyang province while she is being sold as a slave. Nyang discovers the blood vow and shows it to Bayan.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Imperial Consort
    8.0/1032 votes

    #25 - The Imperial Consort

    Season 1 Episode 25 - Aired 1/27/2014

    Nyang begins the selection process for the consorts as she fights through the obstacles the empress sets up. Wang Yu continues to find who is behind the counterfeit money.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A