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The Best Episodes of Empress Ki

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The Best Episodes of Empress Ki

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. 8.5/10(38 votes)

    #1 - The Downfall

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    S1:E37

    Nyang is in the Ice Palace and calls everyone in to start planning to defend the Emperor while Bayan takes the palace. Wangyu complete's his job by opening the gate for Bayan's soldiers to enter.

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  2. 8.4/10(56 votes)

    #2 - Protecting the Future Crown Prince

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    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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  3. 8.4/10(36 votes)

    #3 - Preparation for War

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    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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  4. 8.4/10(34 votes)

    #4 - The Curse

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    S1:E34

    The Emperor comes to save Nyang and her servants from being punished for the Emperor's injury. The Empress decides to use a curse to try and kill Nyang.

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  5. 8.4/10(33 votes)

    #5 - Ayushiridara

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    S1:E35

    After Nyang recovered the talisman and broke the curse, El Temur begins to have nightmares. Wangyu begins to train the bums Wongjin brought as new recruits.

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  6. 8.4/10(32 votes)

    #6 - Eagle Group and the Blood Vow

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    S1:E36

    Bayan begins his plan to go to war with El Temur and marches to the capitol. El Temur receives word from his men that his son is bringing Bayan and won the war.

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  8. 8.4/10(33 votes)

    #7 - The Princes' Fate

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    S1:E46

    Nyang runs to save Maha's life after finding out that he is her real son. Maha's true identity is revealed and he is kicked out of the palace.

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  9. 8.4/10(33 votes)

    #8 - The Fake Coup

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    S1:E48

    Nyang keeps the Emperor locked up in her room so that no one will know that he is awake. Bayan is sent to prison for trying to kill Nyang and her son Ayu.

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  10. 8.4/10(38 votes)

    #9 - The Fall of Tangqishi

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    S1:E49

    Nyang is sent to the temple to repent for her sins and ask for forgiveness. Wang Yu sends all the grains he bought to the palace to distribute to the people.

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  11. 8.4/10(50 votes)

    #10 - Poisoned

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    S1:E50

    Nyang finally becomes the Empress of Yuan and Wang Yu gains his throne. Nyang is trying to find out about the Eagle House and confiscate their assets.

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  12. 8.3/10(61 votes)

    #11 - The Timid Prince

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    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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  13. 8.3/10(40 votes)

    #12 - Fake or Real

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    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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  14. 8.3/10(38 votes)

    #13 - Removing El Temur

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    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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  15. 8.3/10(35 votes)

    #14 - Finally Meeting the Blood Vow

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    S1:E26

    Nyang becomes a consort and begins to fight with the empress with the support of other people from Koryo. Wangyu is fighting to stop counterfeit money from entering Liaoyang.

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  16. 8.3/10(35 votes)

    #15 - A Win for the Emperor

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    S1:E31

    The Emperor speaks in front of El Temur and also shows him that he can read. Tal Tal brings the spies from Eagle House in front of the governors.

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  17. 8.3/10(33 votes)

    #16 - A New Enemy Rising

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    S1:E38

    The Dowager opposes Nayng becoming the empress and makes Bayan bring his niece to run Nyang out. The former empress was hanged from the square for the public to see.

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  18. 8.2/10(44 votes)

    #17 - Separation of Lovers

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    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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  19. 8.2/10(44 votes)

    #18 - Curious

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    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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  20. 8.2/10(40 votes)

    #19 - Personal Maid

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    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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  21. 8.2/10(40 votes)

    #20 - Tangqishi's Plan

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    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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  22. 8.1/10(53 votes)

    #21 - In Hot Pursuit

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    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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  23. 8.1/10(40 votes)

    #22 - The Brilliant Plan

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    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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  24. 8.1/10(37 votes)

    #23 - The Fake Blood Vow

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    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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  25. 8.1/10(34 votes)

    #24 - The Imperial Consort

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    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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  26. 8.1/10(34 votes)

    #25 - The Jealous Empress

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    S1:E27

    Nyang begins to teach the Emperor how to read and write every night by disguising it as a party. The empress decides to lock Nyang in the archives and give her an impossible task to finish.

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Best Episodes Summary

"The Downfall" is the best rated episode of "Empress Ki". It scored 8.5/10 based on 38 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 3/11/2014. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Protecting the Future Crown Prince".