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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!

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.

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  1. Background image for The Jackal and the Prince
    7.9/10(108 votes)

    #1 - The Jackal and the Prince

    S1:E1

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  2. Background image for The Timid Prince
    8.3/10(61 votes)

    #2 - The Timid Prince

    S1:E2

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

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  3. Background image for Protecting the Future Crown Prince
    8.4/10(57 votes)

    #3 - Protecting the Future Crown Prince

    S1:E3

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

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    Director:Unknown
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  4. Background image for In Hot Pursuit
    8.1/10(53 votes)

    #4 - In Hot Pursuit

    S1:E4

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
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  5. Background image for Survival in the Forest
    7.8/10(50 votes)

    #5 - Survival in the Forest

    S1:E5

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

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  6. Background image for Confrontation and a Sad Goodbye
    7.6/10(44 votes)

    #6 - Confrontation and a Sad Goodbye

    S1:E6

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
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  8. Background image for Separation of Lovers
    8.2/10(44 votes)

    #7 - Separation of Lovers

    S1:E7

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  9. Background image for The Life of a Servant
    8.1/10(44 votes)

    #8 - The Life of a Servant

    S1:E8

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
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  10. Background image for Meeting the Emperor
    8.0/10(43 votes)

    #9 - Meeting the Emperor

    S1:E9

    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.

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  11. Background image for Curious
    8.2/10(44 votes)

    #10 - Curious

    S1:E10

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

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    Director:Unknown
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  12. Background image for Spies in the Palace
    8.1/10(42 votes)

    #11 - Spies in the Palace

    S1:E11

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

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    Director:Unknown
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  13. Background image for The Brilliant Plan
    8.1/10(40 votes)

    #12 - The Brilliant Plan

    S1:E12

    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.

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  14. Background image for Personal Maid
    8.2/10(40 votes)

    #13 - Personal Maid

    S1:E13

    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.

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  15. Background image for He Returns
    8.0/10(38 votes)

    #14 - He Returns

    S1:E14

    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.

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  16. Background image for The Fake Blood Vow
    8.1/10(37 votes)

    #15 - The Fake Blood Vow

    S1:E15

    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.

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  17. Background image for The Soluble Vows
    8.0/10(38 votes)

    #16 - The Soluble Vows

    S1:E16

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
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  18. Background image for Curse Phase 2
    7.9/10(39 votes)

    #17 - Curse Phase 2

    S1:E17

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
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  19. Background image for Tangqishi's Plan
    8.2/10(40 votes)

    #18 - Tangqishi's Plan

    S1:E18

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

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  20. Background image for Fake or Real
    8.4/10(40 votes)

    #19 - Fake or Real

    S1:E19

    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.

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  21. Background image for Removing El Temur
    8.3/10(38 votes)

    #20 - Removing El Temur

    S1:E20

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
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  22. Background image for The Truth About Jok Ho
    7.8/10(41 votes)

    #21 - The Truth About Jok Ho

    S1:E21

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
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  23. Background image for Pregnant Sung Nyang
    7.4/10(37 votes)

    #22 - Pregnant Sung Nyang

    S1:E22

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
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  24. Background image for Byul or Maha
    7.9/10(36 votes)

    #23 - Byul or Maha

    S1:E23

    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.

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  25. Background image for Preparation for War
    8.4/10(36 votes)

    #24 - Preparation for War

    S1:E24

    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.

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  26. Background image for The Imperial Consort
    8.1/10(34 votes)

    #25 - The Imperial Consort

    S1:E25

    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.

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"The Jackal and the Prince" is the best rated episode of "Empress Ki" season 1. It scored 7.9/10 based on 108 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 10/28/2013. This episode is rated 0.4 points higher than the second-best, "The Timid Prince".