The Best Episodes of Kings

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   8.6/10(149 votes)

   #1 - The New King: Part 1

   S1:E127/18/2009

   After imprisoning Jack and David for treason, Silas continues with his plan to hand over Port Prosperity to long-time enemy Gath. Meanwhile, Michelle seeks a way to keep David alive.

   Director:Ed Bianchi

   Writer:Kara Lee Corthron

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   Director:Ed Bianchi

   Writer:Kara Lee Corthron
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   8.5/10(136 votes)

   #2 - Javelin

   S1:E117/11/2009

   When David is arrested for treason, Silas hands the trial to Jack to deal with.

   Director:Clark Johnson

   Writer:Unknown

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   Director:Clark Johnson

   Writer:Unknown
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   8.4/10(146 votes)

   #3 - Pilgrimage

   S1:E96/27/2009

   Silas reveals part of his life outside of the palace, after he and David go to the country. Meanwhile, Rose tries to keep Michelle and Jack's secrets under wraps.

   Directors:Ed Bianchi, Akiva Goldsman

   Writers:Michael Green, David Schulner

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   Directors:Ed Bianchi, Akiva Goldsman

   Writers:Michael Green, David Schulner
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   8.3/10(127 votes)

   #4 - The New King: Part 2

   S1:E137/25/2009

   Jack and William make plans for Jack to take his father's place as King of Gilboa. To everyone's surprise, Silas is alive and David escapes Shiloh to warn Silas about the chaos to come.

   Director:Tucker Gates

   Writer:Michael Green

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   Director:Tucker Gates

   Writer:Michael Green
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   8.2/10(307 votes)

   #5 - Goliath: Part 1

   S1:E13/15/2009

   Parts 1 and 2 of the special two hour premiere episode, in which battles between the neighboring nations of Gilboa and Gath rage. One soldier named David Shepherd, takes action when he sees prisoners of war taken. After crossing enemy lines to rescue them, he is told he just saved the king of Gilboa's son. His life forever changes in that moment.

   Director:Francis Lawrence

   Writer:Michael Green

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   Director:Francis Lawrence

   Writer:Michael Green
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   8.2/10(93 votes)

   #6 - Goliath: Part 2

   S1:E23/15/2009

   Parts 1 and 2 of the special two hour premiere episode, in which battles between the neighboring nations of Gilboa and Gath rage. One soldier named David Shepherd, takes action when he sees prisoners of war taken. After crossing enemy lines to rescue them, he is told he just saved the king of Gilboa's son. His life forever changes in that moment.

   Director:Francis Lawrence

   Writer:Michael Green

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   Director:Francis Lawrence

   Writer:Michael Green
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   8.1/10(211 votes)

   #7 - Prosperity

   S1:E33/22/2009

   As Queen Rose gets the mansion ready for the Gath military, King Silas and General Abner begin to plot against David Shepherd. However, when David is not at the peace treaty signing, the Gath leaders begin to question the ceremony. Meanwhile, William works to weaken the King's power; and Jack, angry about his parents' treatment, goes on a shopping spree.

   Directors:Adam Davidson, Francis Lawrence

   Writer:Unknown

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   Directors:Adam Davidson, Francis Lawrence

   Writer:Unknown
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   8.0/10(146 votes)

   #8 - Brotherhood

   S1:E76/13/2009

   When Gath's dangerous request threatens the peace treaty, Jack and David head to Gath to shore it up. Elsewhere, Michelle's health-care bill has caused her problems, and Silas takes steps to keep the city from being ravaged by a plague.

   Director:Tucker Gates

   Writer:Unknown

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   Director:Tucker Gates

   Writer:Unknown
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   8.0/10(138 votes)

   #9 - Chapter One

   S1:E107/4/2009

   David is sent to recover the Charter of Gilboa, and learns some news of his father's death. Jack and Katrina announce their engagement, causing issues within the royal family.

   Director:Adam Kane

   Writer:David Schulner

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   Director:Adam Kane

   Writer:David Schulner
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    7.9/10(164 votes)

    #10 - Judgment Day

    S1:E64/18/2009

    Today is Judgment Day, an annual tradition in which Silas will preside over 10 cases by it's end. David and Michelle are divided when both want the 10th case spot. Elsewhere, the king's nephew is released from exile, and Jack and Katrina find themselves growing closer during their quest for power.

    Director:Clark Johnson

    Writer:Julie Martin

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    Director:Clark Johnson

    Writer:Julie Martin
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    7.8/10(147 votes)

    #11 - The Sabbath Queen

    S1:E86/20/2009

    A blackout interrupts the birthday celebration being held for King Silas, and may put the whole royal family in danger. Michelle and David get a chance to be alone due to this blackout, and gives Jack an opportunity to engage in his secret double life without being noticed. Meanwhile, Silas' future may be threatened by a decision from past.

    Director:Akiva Goldsman

    Writer:Michael Green

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    Director:Akiva Goldsman

    Writer:Michael Green
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    7.6/10(164 votes)

    #12 - Insurrection

    S1:E54/5/2009

    Silas leverages Port Prosperity during negotiations with Gath, testing David's loyalties. Elsewhere, Gilboa's citizens rebel against Silas' decision, causing Michelle to take action, and William tries to convince Jack to disobey his father.

    Director:Adam Davidson

    Writer:Unknown

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    Director:Adam Davidson

    Writer:Unknown
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    7.5/10(176 votes)

    #13 - First Night

    S1:E43/29/2009

    Queen Rose prepares for First Night. She expects Silas to be here for the entire event but Seth, his illegitimate son, has become very ill. Helen begs him to come to his side. Jack invites David to a night on the town with his friends from the army. Michelle on learning that David followed Jack instead of being at the Ballet decides to chat up with a very old friend, Paul Ash.

    Director:Adam Davidson

    Writer:Michael Green

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    Director:Adam Davidson

    Writer:Michael Green