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Kings S1E8 — The Sabbath Queen

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Kings•Season 1•Episode 8

The Sabbath Queen

7.8/10 · 150 votesJun 20, 200943 min

Ranked #11 of 13 in Season 1•−0.3 vs season avg

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

Directed byAkiva Goldsman

Written byMichael Green

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Cast7

Ian McShane

Ian McShane

King Silas Benjamin

Christopher Egan

Christopher Egan

David Shepherd

Susanna Thompson

Susanna Thompson

Queen Rose Benjamin

Allison Miller

Allison Miller

Michelle Benjamin

Eamonn Walker

Eamonn Walker

Reverend Ephram Samuels

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Sebastian Stan

Jack Benjamin

Dylan Baker

Dylan Baker

William Cross

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Akiva Goldsman

Akiva Goldsman

Director

Michael Green

Michael Green

Writer

Julie Martin

Julie Martin

Co-Executive Producer

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Episode Summary

"The Sabbath Queen" is episode 8 of Kings season 1. It scored 7.8/10 from 150 votes, ranking #11 of 13 episodes this season (season average 8.1). Directed by Akiva Goldsman and written by Michael Green, it aired on June 20, 2009.

Next: E9 · Pilgrimage Best of Season 1