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The Best Episodes of Monarch Season 1

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

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Monarch Season 1 Episode 10 - Mergers & Acquisitions
    8.0/10(54 votes)

    S1:E10

    Media Mogul Skyler Samuels arrives in Austin with a proposal for Luke and the future of Monarch; Tripp gives Albie an ultimatum; Nicky is torn when Wade returns to town; Gigi grows suspicious of Kayla and Luke; Ace and Ana go viral when with a performance.

    Director:Gina Lamar
    Writers:Matt Pyken, Robert Hull

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  2. Monarch Season 1 Episode 11 - The Last Dance
    7.9/10(54 votes)

    S1:E11

    An arrest is made in the murder; Albie is desperate for the family to come together; Jamie opens up about his past to Nicky; Kayla goes into early labor; Gigi airs the Romans' dirty laundry to Skyler and Catt continues to oppose Ace and Ana's friendship. Season finale.

    Director:Chris Grismer
    Writers:Melissa London Hilfers, Jon Harmon Feldman

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  3. Monarch Season 1 Episode 9 - Confessions
    7.4/10(58 votes)

    S1:E9

    Nicky, Gigi and Luke discuss what they should do about Catt; Jamie pushes Albie to finish his album; Nicky blackmails Kayla; Ana is shocked when Catt confesses a secret.

    Director:Milan Cheylov
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Monarch Season 1 Episode 7 - About Last Night
    7.2/10(66 votes)

    S1:E7

    The events leading up to the deadly night are revealed, as is the victim, leaving Albie to clean up a giant mess. Meanwhile, several weeks later, Nicky still tries to prove that she's good enough to headline a solo tour.

    Director:Jay Chandrasekhar
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Monarch Season 1 Episode 6 - The Night Of…
    7.1/10(76 votes)

    S1:E6

    The Romans await the news of the Country Music Legacy Awards nominations, Nicky and Luke meet with District Attorney “Uncle” Tripp DeWitt. Meanwhile, Luke looks into Jamie’s past and Albie learns of a new family connection.

    Director:Chris Grismer
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Monarch Season 1 Episode 8 - The Crown
    7.1/10(57 votes)

    S1:E8

    Nicky confronts Catt and preps Tatum for her Deb Ball; Gigi makes a splash at a press event; Ace and Ana get closer; Albie lies to Tripp to protect Nicky and Luke is concerned Jamie is getting too close to the Roman family.

    Director:Christopher Manley
    Writers:Daniel Beaty, Alexa Junge

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  7. Monarch Season 1 Episode 4 - Not Our First Rodeo
    6.9/10(71 votes)

    S1:E4

    Nicky makes a bold decision as she races to find a new song to perform at the Roman Family Rodeo. Meanwhile, Albie is signed by a new manager, Jamie Burke, angering Luke.

    Director:Elodie Keene
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Monarch Season 1 Episode 3 - Show Them Who You Are, Baby
    6.8/10(85 votes)

    S1:E3

    As Nicky prepares to perform at the "Queens of Country" concert, she learns of Clive's affair and is determined to turn the tables on him. Meanwhile, Luke is told the devastating truth from Nicky; Catt celebrates Ana's signing with Monarch with a party at the Brambles, where Ana and Ace connect.

    Director:Chris Grismer
    Writer:Michael Rauch

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  9. Monarch Season 1 Episode 5 - Death & Christmas
    6.7/10(74 votes)

    S1:E5

    The Romans move forward with their traditional Family Christmas special. Clive blackmails Nicky, and Nicky's publicist pushes her to go public with her romance with Wade. Meanwhile, Ace and Ana go on a date, Gigi rebels and Albie is stunned to learn what Dottie did.

    Director:Valerie Weiss
    Writer:Melissa London Hilfers

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  10. Monarch Season 1 Episode 1 - Stop at Nothing
    6.2/10(179 votes)

    S1:E1

    When dangerous truths bubble to the surface threatening the Roman family's reign as country royalty, Nicky Roman — the heir to the crown — will stop at nothing to protect her legacy.

    Director:Jason Ensler
    Writer:Melissa London Hilfers

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  11. Monarch Season 1 Episode 2 - There Can Only Be One Queen
    6.2/10(112 votes)

    S1:E2

    The Romans rally together after tragedy strikes; Nicky and Gigi grow even more competitive when the press dub Gigi "The New Queen"; sparks fly between Nicky and Wade; Kayla discovers some shocking news.

    Director:Valerie Weiss
    Writer:Melissa London Hilfers

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Mergers & Acquisitions" is the best rated episode of "Monarch" season 1. It scored 8/10 based on 54 votes. Directed by Gina Lamar and written by Matt Pyken, Robert Hull, it aired on 11/29/2022. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "The Last Dance".